A richly crafted progressive rock album from The Strawbs, The Magic Of It All showcases the band’s enduring musicianship through expressive guitar work, atmospheric keyboards, and layered storytelling. Recorded between South Africa and the UK, this first‑edition 2023 LP delivers high‑fidelity sound and a blend of English and French vocals that highlight the group’s evolving creative voice. Pressed on black vinyl and housed in a sealed cardboard sleeve, it stands as a collector‑focused release for fans of modern progressive rock.
Track Listing
- Ready (Are We Ready)
- The Magic Of It All
- All Along The Bay
- Everybody Means Something To Someone
- Our World
- The Time Has Come (For Giving Back)
- Slack Jaw Alice
- Paris Nights
- Wiser Now
Features
- First edition 2023 vinyl release
- High‑fidelity progressive rock production
- Black vinyl
- Cardboard sleeve
- Sealed copy
- English and French vocals
Information
Artist: The Strawbs
Title: The Magic Of It All
Format: Vinyl, LP
Genre: Progressive Rock / Rock
Year: 2023
Label: Esoteric Antenna
Country: United Kingdom
Speed: 33 RPM
Colour: Black
Recording Notes:
– Tracks recorded at the Academy of Sound Engineering, Cape Town, SA (Sept 14–23, 2022), engineered by Peter Pearlson
– David Cousins’ vocals recorded at The Joplin House, Stowting, Kent, UK (Oct 27–29, 2022), engineered by Dan Lucas