Heart - Magazine (1978)

Problems with the Mushroom label delayed the release of Magazine, which eventually went platinum and peaked at number 17 on the album charts. Only the hard-rocking "Heartless" made it into the Top 40, and the album didn't really live up to Heart's last few efforts. 1976's Dreamboat Annie showed stronger songwriting, while Little Queen had a lot more bite to it. Magazine lacks in energy and, to a much greater extent, fluency.

The songs sound careless and scrambled together, and while some of the blame can be placed on the label controversy, it's apparent that the Wilsons seem unconcerned, for the most part. "Here Song," "Just the Wine," and the predictable "Without You" all have weak seams in both the writing and the articulateness of the tracks as a whole. 1978's Dog & Butterfly shows more interest and rock & roll vitality than its predecessor, making Magazine an album even the band likes to forget about. (by Mike DeGagne)

Taken from the original liner notes:
"Mushroom Records regrets that a contractual dispute has made it necessary to complete this record without the cooperation or endorsement of the group Heart, who have expressly disclaimed artistic involvement in completing this record.
We dit not feel that a contractual dispute should prevent the public from hearing and enjoying these incredible tunes and recordings."

Personnel:
Michael DeRosier (drums)
Roger Fisher (guitar)
Steve Fossen (bass, percussion)
Howard Leese (guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, vocals)
Ann Wilson (guitar, keyboards, violin, vocals)
Nancy Wilson (guitar, piano, vocals)

Tracklist:
01. Heartless (A.Wilson/N.Wilson) 5.01
02. Devil Delight (A.Wilson/N.Wilson) 5.00
03. Just The Wine (A.Wilson/N.Wilson) 4.16
04. Without You (Evans/Ham) 4.43
05. Magazine (A.Wilson/N.Wilson) 6.22
06. Here Song (A.Wilson) 1.34
07. Mother Earth Blues (including "You Shook Me") (Chapman) 5.59
08. I've Got the Music in Me (Boshell) 6.17

ARMU 1992
ARMU 1992 (zippyshare)