ON A STORYTELLER'S NIGHT

I'm currently listening to Magnum's latest release - The Serpent Rings (and worth a listen I might add) and realised that I never did provide a review for what, I believe, is their best album 'On a Story Teller's Night' - how remiss...

I can still remember buying this (vinyl) when it was released, it spent far too much time on the turntable (or perhaps I had too much time to spend listening to what is a 'tour-de'force'). Conversely, the only track that didn't pique my interest was the very successful single from this album (it still doesn't).

How Far Jerusalem, On a Story Teller's Night, Les Morts Dansant, All England's Eyes and The Last Dance were (for me) the stand out tracks (and still are).

I can't believe it was 35 years ago that this was released! Magnum also have the personal accolade of the band I've seen live the most - 10 times and potentially counting...