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Secondhand Daylight

by Magazine

Released: March 30, 1979

Post-punk

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

"Secondhand Daylight" is the second studio album by English post-punk band Magazine. Released in March 1979 by Virgin Records, the album marked a departure from their debut "Real Life", with a shift towards a more experimental sound with significant focus on keyboards and synthesizers. "Secondhand Daylight" included some of Magazine's more popular tracks such as "Rhythm of Cruelty", "Back to Nature," and "Believe That I Understand".

Inside the Recording

The album was produced by the band and renowned engineer, producer, and musician Colin Thurston.

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Essential Tracks

Rhythm Of Cruelty

"Secondhand Daylight" included some of Magazine's more popular tracks such as "Rhythm of Cruelty", "Back to Nature," and "Believe That I Understand".

Back To Nature

"Secondhand Daylight" included some of Magazine's more popular tracks such as "Rhythm of Cruelty", "Back to Nature," and "Believe That I Understand".

Believe That I Understand

"Secondhand Daylight" included some of Magazine's more popular tracks such as "Rhythm of Cruelty", "Back to Nature," and "Believe That I Understand".

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Reception

Its critical reception was mixed at the time of its release, with some critics considering the stylistic shift a misstep. The album peaked at number 38 on the UK Albums Chart. However, over the years, it has grown significantly in critical estimation and is now seen as a landmark album in the post-punk genre.

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Legacy

However, over the years, it has grown significantly in critical estimation and is now seen as a landmark album in the post-punk genre.

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The Complete Album Story

"Secondhand Daylight" is the second studio album by English post-punk band Magazine. Released in March 1979 by Virgin Records, the album marked a departure from their debut "Real Life", with a shift towards a more experimental sound with significant focus on keyboards and synthesizers. The album was produced by the band and renowned engineer, producer, and musician Colin Thurston.

"Secondhand Daylight" included some of Magazine's more popular tracks such as "Rhythm of Cruelty", "Back to Nature," and "Believe That I Understand". The album peaked at number 38 on the UK Albums Chart. Its critical reception was mixed at the time of its release, with some critics considering the stylistic shift a misstep. However, over the years, it has grown significantly in critical estimation and is now seen as a landmark album in the post-punk genre.