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Smash Mouth: Magic

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Label: 429 Records
Released: 2012.09.04
Time:
 33:24
Category: Alternative Rock
Producer(s): Mike Komprass
Rating:
Media type: CD
Web address: www.smashmouth.com
Appears with:
Purchase date: 2012
Price in €: 1,00





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[1] Perfect Planet (S.Harwell/M.Krompass/S.Peiken) - 2:36
[2] Live to Love Another Day (R.Cooke/S.Harwell/M.Krompass/J.McCormick) - 2:41
[3] Magic (R.Cooke/J. Dash/S.Harwell/M.Krompass/T.Ottoh/J.Paige) - 2:59
[4] Justin Bieber (S.Harwell/M.Krompass/Peiken) - 2:33
[5] Out of Love (A.Fromm/S.Harwell/M.Krompass/Peiken) - 3:35
[6] Flippin' Out (J. Dash/A.Fromm/S.Harwell/M.Krompass) - 3:00
[7] Future Ex Wife (A.Fromm/S.Harwell/M.Krompass/Peiken) - 2:29
[8] Better with Time (S.Harwell/M.Krompass/Peiken) - 3:14
[9] The Game (A.Fromm/S.Harwell/M.Krompass/Peiken) - 2:36
[10] She's Into Me (S.Harwell/S.Krippayne/R.Robinson/B.Stewart) - 3:20
[11] Don't You [Forget About Me] (K.Forsey/S.Schiff) - 4:21

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Steve Harwell - Vocals
Paul De Lisle - Bass, Backing Vocals
Michael Klooster - Keyboards, Programming, Backing Vocals
Randy Cooke - Drums, Percussion
Mike Krompass - Guitars, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Drum Programming, Live Drums & Bass

J. Dash - Vocals on [3,6]
Stephen Vickers - Backing Vocals
Andrew Fromm - Backing Vocals
Jennifer Paige - Backing Vocals
Shawn Mayer - Backing Vocals
Storm Gardiner - Backing Vocals

Juan Portela - Keyboards
Greg Camp - Guitars, Background Vocals on [11]
Michael Urbano - Drums on [11]

Mike Komprass - Producer
Eric Valentine - Engineer, Mixing, Executive Producer
Steve Murr - Engineer
Terry Sawchuk - Mixing
Ben Harrington - Assistant Engineer, Mixing Assistant
Dave McNair - Mastering
David Alan Kogut - Art Direction
Jared Levine - A&R
Robert Hayes - Management
Brian Swanson - Booking

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Smash Mouth's fondness of - and talent for - novelties tends to obscure their other sunkissed gifts, how they have a knack for creating a soundtrack for an endless summer. Magic, the group's first album since 2006 - they split after the release of Summer Girl but it sounds like they never went away - is hampered ever so slightly by those novelties, as the group takes an easy swipe at "Justin Bieber" (it's never a good idea for a group pegged by some as a one-hit wonder to take a potshots at another) and does a by-the-numbers cover of Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me)," a couple of cuts that play into all the negative stereotypes of the bands. And that's what makes the rest of Magic a bit of a surprise: it's as effortlessly effervescent as anything else Smash Mouth has ever released, filled with grooving, organ-fueled beach party anthems. Smash Mouth may stumble slightly when they strive for a power ballad - "Out of Love," arriving halfway through the record, has a solid, sweeping chorus that the band doesn't quite pull off - but their traditional blend of '60s garage rock and '80s new wave still provides a breezy good time on "Perfect Planet," "Live to Love Another Day," "Magic," and "Future X Wife." Perhaps it won't change the mind of the haters, but those fans who have stayed true to the SoCal popsters will undoubtedly be pleased.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine - All Music Guide



It’s been over six years since their last release, but California rockers Smash Mouth are back with a bang with their latest CD “Magic”.

Best known for their late 90s hit singles “Walkin’ On The Sun” and “All Star”, Smash Mouth has been out of the spotlight since their 2006 full-length “Summer Girl”.  But with “Magic”, which features 10 new original tracks and a cover of Simple Minds’ 1985 classic “Don’t You (Forget About Me”), the music world can expect to be hearing much more from the famous pop-rock band in the near future.

The album’s title track “Magic” is one of its strongest.  Vocalist Steve Harwell again proves that he can carry one of the best hooks in music, and guest hip-hop artist J-Dash provides a burst of fresh talent in a clever rap at the end of the song.

The aforementioned Simple Minds cover is equally dynamic.  Smash Mouth, known for their popular renditions of the Monkees’ “I’m a Believer,” have a talent unlike any other band in putting their own fun spin on classic songs.  This version of “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” is fast, fun, and dance-worthy.

The CD’s best song is “Flippin Out” — a goofy tune that makes fun of road ragers.  The song’s composition is put together brilliantly, and Michael Klooster’s keys are utterly fantastic.

“Magic” will no doubt go down as one of Smash Mouth’s strongest releases.  Drummer Randy Cooke, as always, provides an energetic backbone to the 11 songs, and bassist Paul De Lisle is as strong as ever on bass.

TheAwesomeCave.com



Top-selling hit makers, Smash Mouth, return with Magic, an album of original material that reflects their signature hi-octane sound. First single, "Magic" captures the band's infectious grooves and irreverent lyrics. Already climbing the radio charts, "Magic" is top 20 at Mainstream AC! With a tour in 2012, Smash Mouth is taking their monster hits, unique covers, and new jams to audiences nationwide. The Amazon Exclusive version of Magic contains 6 remixes of songs unavailable elsewhere.

Amazon.com



Magic is the sixth studio album by American rock band Smash Mouth, released on September 4, 2012 through 429 Records. It is their first album in six years since the release of Summer Girl in 2006. The first single on the album, "Magic", peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Allmusic gave the album 3 1/2 stars, saying it was "as effortlessly effervescent as anything else Smash Mouth has ever released, filled with grooving, organ-fueled beach party anthems".

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