Magnetism by Mint

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Modern Rock | with Live-band Production

11 tracks | 41 minutes

Released May 2006
on Funzalo Records

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sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:05 The lake lyrics BUY MP3 01:05 The lake lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:05 The lake

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:25 Ah, you left me lyrics BUY MP3 04:25 Ah, you left me lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:25 Ah, you left me

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:56 Your shopping lists are poetry lyrics BUY MP3 03:56 Your shopping lists are poetry lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:56 Your shopping lists are poetry

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:21 Everything is wrong lyrics BUY MP3 03:21 Everything is wrong lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:21 Everything is wrong

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:50 The magnetism of pure gold lyrics BUY MP3 03:50 The magnetism of pure gold lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:50 The magnetism of pure gold

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:29 Dead weight lyrics BUY MP3 03:29 Dead weight lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:29 Dead weight

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:38 I'm a traffic light lyrics BUY MP3 02:38 I'm a traffic light lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:38 I'm a traffic light

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:24 Shoot the darkness lyrics BUY MP3 04:24 Shoot the darkness lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:24 Shoot the darkness

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:56 Here it comes again lyrics BUY MP3 04:56 Here it comes again lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:56 Here it comes again

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:06 The winter of 1985 lyrics BUY MP3 05:06 The winter of 1985 lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:06 The winter of 1985

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:19 Im in love, etc. lyrics BUY MP3 04:19 Im in love, etc. lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:19 Im in love, etc.

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Lush, thick production with undeniable songs, that's what MINT is. Beautiful vocals framed by swirling guitars, keyboards, etc.. Overall, a completely satisfying musical experience.

Editorial review

Falling under the same area as perhaps Bright Eyes, lead singer and songwriter Erwin Marcisz wears his heart on his sleeve and also at times in his thoughtful, whispered lyrics. This is evident on Magnetism's opening track "The Lake," and also during the fully developed "I'm a Traffic Light," that resembles an Oasis B-side. The songs are often pop-oriented in nature, with a seasoned supporting cast making tracks like "Ah, You Left Me" shine and soar instantly. Fans of Belle & Sebastian and especially the Delgados would lap up this at-times lush orchestral track immediately. Mint creates rich, emotional pieces of work that would hold their own against bands like Rialto or a mainstream Pulp, especially with the tight and bubbly "Your Shopping Lists Are Poetry" that has some large, bombastic moments within. The keyboards also play an important part, with keyboardist Kim Windmolders adding some great touches on "Everything Is Wrong" that sounds like a midtempo mash-up of the Killers and Metric. Perhaps the first ?ber-highlight of this consistently strong record is the confidence and polish oozing from "The Magnetism of Pure Gold" which on many levels is, well, pure gold. It simply hits the ground running and never falters once. Mint manage to shift gears and moods with the melancholic folk-pop of "Dead Weight," which recalls Neil Finn or the late Elliott Smith. But for the most part, it's the uptempo to midtempo nuggets that make the album work, especially "Shoot the Darkness" as it resembles the Doves. And rather than letting up a bit with the final one-two punch, Mint create two more memorable tracks, beginning with the foot-stomping pizzazz of "The Winter of 1985" that is easily on par with the pomp and pageantry of Arcade Fire. An alt country or Americana lullaby entitled "I'm in Love Etc." wraps it all up just as elegantly as it started. Magnetism's quality and the band's name are one and the same without question. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide

Bio / Background

Currently tearing up American radio, MINT, a five-piece from Hasselt (Belgium indeed!) deliver soulful indie-rock tunes. These are songs that stick in your head for days and make you want to drive real fast with the top down!!

This is the perfect summertime record, cool and refreshing, that keeps one warm when listening to it in winter, as well!

After their very well received debut album ‘Echoes from the engine room’, a busload of rave reviews and great shows on big Benelux summerfestivals they’re back with their follow-up album dubbed ‘Magnetism’. The song 'Your Shopping Lists are Poetry' has been heard on such bastions of American Radio as KROQ and KCRW. Currently charting on Music Choice, and kicking ass at alternative, college and specialty radio, 'Magnetism' is magnetic.

Produced by Richmond’s John Morand (Sparklehorse, Cracker) in his SOM-studio, ‘Magnetism’ feels fresh and classic at the same time.