THE SERPENT RINGS

Nearly 50 years into their career, British rockers Magnum sound more invigorated than they have ever been. Blasting out of the gates, the opener 'Where Are You Eden?' sets the tone for the album with 'Kashmir' style strings, serpentine guitar shredding and an urgency that is palpable. 'You Can't Run Faster Than Bullets' is another highlight while the title track is vintage Magnum with an atmospheric middle 8 worthy of Marillion or Rick Wakeman. Continuing this thoroughly consistent album are ballsy, 'in your face' rockers like 'House of Kings' which slips into an impressive display of Chick Corea jazz piano and even features a burst of saxophone in the out-tro worthy of Ornette Coleman. Elsewhere, 'Man' has an atmospheric synth intro before launching into the snarling riff. This is an exceptionally energised version of Magnum with some old stalwarts having moved on and replaced by younger blood. 'The Serpent Rings' is full of fist-pumping anthems from start to finish.

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