Vigilante (Magnum album)
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Vigilante is the sixth
Capitalising on the success of
Tracks such as "Lonely Night", "Need a Lot of Love", "Midnight (You Won't Be Sleeping)" and "Vigilante" laid the groundwork for the group to reach their commercial and creative peak on their follow-up UK Top 5 album, Wings of Heaven.
Vigilante entered the UK national charts at No. 24,[3] and No. 11 in the Heavy Metal charts. The album was well received in Europe, charting at No. 16 in Sweden[4] and No. 59 in Germany,[5] along with a worldwide release in Japan, USA and Canada.
While the band had wanted Rodney Matthews to paint the artwork, the record company chose a different cover against the band's wishes.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Tony Clarkin
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Lonely Night" | 3:48 |
2. | "Need a Lot of Love" | 4:46 |
3. | "Sometime Love" | 4:20 |
4. | "Midnight (You Won't Be Sleeping)" | 4:01 |
5. | "Red on the Highway" | 4:14 |
6. | "Holy Rider" | 5:17 |
7. | "When the World Comes Down" | 5:20 |
8. | "Vigilante" | 6:40 |
9. | "Back Street Kid" | 5:01 |
Singles
Lonely Night 7" (July 1986)
- "Lonely Night" [LP version] — 3:48
- "Les Mort Dansant" [Live] — 5:30
Lonely Night 12" (July 1986)
- "Lonely Night" [Extended version] — 5:05
- "Les Mort Dansant" [Live] — 5:19
- "Hold Back Your Love" [Live] — 5:00
Lonely Night Double 7" (July 1986)
- "Lonely Night" [LP version] — 3:48
- "Les Mort Dansant" [Live] — 5:30
- "All England's Eyes" [Live] — 5:07
- "Hit And Run" [Live] — 4:06
Midnight (You Won't Be Sleeping) 7" (October 1986)
- "Midnight (You Won't Be Sleeping)" [edited remix] — 4:24
- "Back Street Kid" [LP version] — 4:59
Midnight (You Won't Be Sleeping) 12" (October 1986)
- "Midnight (You Won't Be Sleeping)" [Remix] — 0:00
- "Back Street Kid" [LP version] — 5:01
- "Midnight (You Won't Be Sleeping)" [LP version] — 4:01
Midnight (You Won't Be Sleeping) 12" picture disc (October 1986)
- "Midnight (You Won't Be Sleeping)" [LP version] — 4:01
- "Back Street Kid" [LP version] — 5:01
- "Kingdom of Madness" [Live] — 0:00
When the World Come Down 7" (February 1987)
- "When the World Comes Down" [LP version] — 5:20
- "Vigilante" [LP Version] — 6:40
When the World Come Down 12" (February 1987)
- "When the World Comes Down" [Extended] — 0:00
- "Vigilante" [LP version] — 6:40
When the World Come Down CD (July 1987)
- "When the World Comes Down" [Extended] — 0:00
- "Vigilante" [LP version] — 6:40
All Live B-Sides produced and engineered by Kit Woolven.
Personnel
- Bob Catley – vocals
- Tony Clarkin – guitar
- Wally Lowe – bass guitar
- Mark Stanway – keyboards
- Mickey Barker – drums
Additional musicians
- Roger Taylor– backing vocals on "When The World Comes Down" and "Sometime Love"
- Daniel Bourquin – saxophone on "Midnight (You Won't Be Sleeping)"
Charts
Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[6] | 59 |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[7] | 16 |
UK Albums (OCC)[8] | 24 |
References
- ^ "Magnum Vigilante review". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ Oliver, Derek (2 October 1986). "Magnum 'Vigilante'". Kerrang!. Vol. 130. London, UK: United Magazines ltd. p. 19.
- ^ "Vigilante The Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- Media Control Charts. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- Media Control Charts. Retrieved 11 September 2011.[dead link]
- GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Magnum – Vigilante". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
External links
- www.magnumonline.co.uk – Official Magnum site