Love Is Magic
Love Is Magic is the fourth studio album by American musician John Grant. It was released on October 12, 2018, by Bella Union. The songs were recorded at Echo Lab in Denton, Texas, and Meme Tune Studio in London. The album is synth-pop and runs 57 minutes and 43 seconds. It was produced by John Grant, Paul Alexander, and Craig Silvey.
Singles and release timeline:
- "Love Is Magic" released July 10, 2018
- "He’s Got His Mother's Hips" and "Touch & Go" released August 28, 2018
- "Is He Strange" released October 3, 2018
A UK tour followed from October 2018 to February 2019.
Grant described the album as an amalgamation of who he is, saying he trusts himself more with each record and gets closer to his inner vision.
Reception:
- The album received generally favorable reviews. Metacritic scored it 78/100 based on 18 reviews, and Album of the Year gave it 77/100 from 22 reviews.
- Critics praised its mix of intimate, direct lyrics with bold electronic sounds and Grant’s distinctive voice.
Chart performance:
- UK Official Albums Chart: #17 on October 25, 2018
- Scottish Albums Chart: #9
Context:
- It follows Grey Tickles, Black Pressure (2015) and precedes Boy from Michigan (2021).
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