The only alternative to Drögen original cover

In the 80's wanted and allowed several labels repressing the early albums of Magnum. No wonder, since Bob Catley, Tony Clarkin and his associates were at that time at the peak of their popularity. As a collector with a penchant for old CDs you are spoiled for choice: On Castle there is anything more than once, next you will find possibly a version of Jet (very rare), Bellaphon or FM. In "Magnum II" but I immediately knew what I needed to have, namely the '88s output with the spaceship motif of Rodney Matthews!

And I was not disappointed: the CD sounds properly, may not be as "bold" as any Remaster, but I can do without it. The booklet contains only the catalog FM Revolver and advertise more Magnum discs. So what about the music of other reviewers have already written a lot of good and right. In my opinion, the mix is ​​just perfect here. The album is never boring and in contrast to the previous "Kingdom of Madness" is the listener serves not only cucumber (I say only "baby rock me").

Conclusion: In a just world, "Magnum II" would have in 1979 at least as good as sold the mediocre produced swan song of Led Zeppelin.