''Magnetized'' is the third studio

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released on May 24, 2013. This album was the band's first album in 22 years, after '' Tall Stories'' and the departure of members Calvin Hayes and

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, and the return of founding vocalist Clark Datchler. The album, was followed by the release of the same-titled lead single, along with a corresponding music video. The album peaked at #102 in the UK sales chart and #23 in the UK indie albums chart.

Critical reception

Upon release ''Magnetized'' received highly favorable reviews from critics. Radio Creme Brulee stated that the album might be 2013's "pop album of the year". Nick Pett of ''Backseat Mafia'' gave the album a more mixed review, but later said that the album "isn't all bad.." Ivan Nikitin ("Musecube") wrote that ''Magnetized'' "is definitely worth

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Track listing

All songs written by Datchler and produced by Nocito.

Personnel

Johnny Hates Jazz * Clark Datchler – vocals, keyboards, acoustic piano, synth bass (1-5, 7-10) * Mike Nocito – programming Additional musicians *

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– keyboards (1-4, 8) * Pete Watson – keyboards (1, 4) * Berenice Scott – keyboards (2, 5), backing vocals (3, 7) *

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– keyboards (3, 7, 10), string arrangements (3, 7, 10) * Marcus Bonfanti – guitars (1, 4, 7) * David Munday – guitars (1-5, 7, 10) * Neil Taylor – guitars (5, 6) * David Rhodes – guitars (8, 9) * Alex Reeves – drums * Lily Gonzalez – percussion (1, 4, 7) *

Frank Ricotti Frank Ricotti (born 31 January 1949) is an English jazz vibraphonist and percussionist. Early life and education Ricotti was born in London, England. His father was a drummer. Bill Ashton, founder of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJ ...

– percussion * Vince de la Cruz – tambourine (1, 4, 7), bass guitar (6) * Alex Cooper – chant (8) * Phil Nichol – chant (8) * Steve Stewart – chant (8)

Production

* Mike Nocito – producer, engineer * Stephen M. Tayler – mixing * Tony Cousins – mastering * Rob O'Connor – art direction * Mark Higenbottam – design, illustration *

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– design, illustration * Simon Fowler – photography * Alyson Fennell – stylist * Karen Mason – hair, make-up * John Wooler – management

References

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