Moonbaby (album)
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| Moonbaby | |
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| Released | January 22, 2012 |
| Genre | Alternative rock, indie rock |
| Length | 48:42 |
| Label | Snotface Records |
| Producer | Michael Flanders |
Moonbaby is the debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Siobhan Magnus. The album was released on January 1, 2012.[1]
Background
[edit]After the end of the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2010, Magnus returned to her alternative rock band Lunar Valve, and recorded a three-track EP which was released in February 2011.
The album was originally announced for release on October 31, 2011, but was postponed after interest from a major label. The album was eventually released on Snotface Records, after being recorded with Pacific International Music, and was produced by Michael Flanders, who also co-wrote five of the album's songs.
1,000 pre-release signed copies were made available through her official website in December 2011.[2] Six song teasers were released on December 5, 2011 to SoundCloud.[3]
Album art
[edit]The art and packaging were designed by Magnus and Tony Raine. The art on the CD is of the lunar phase.
Singles
[edit]- Beatrice Dream was released on May 1, 2011.[4] The song is named after Shakespeare's character from "Much Ado About Nothing".[4] The official YouTube video has 17,250 views.[5]
- Black Doll was released on October 3, 2011.[6] The song is inspired by Edward Gorey.[6] The official YouTube video has 89,000 views.[7]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Black Doll" | Siobhan Magnus, Michael Flanders, M. Dawn | 4:02 |
| 2. | "Escape Goat" | Magnus, Chaise Flanders | 2:59 |
| 3. | "Hollywood Carousel (Under-Underground)" | Magnus, M. Flanders, Dawn | 4:49 |
| 4. | "Eulogy" | Magnus, C. Flanders, B. Flanders | 4:22 |
| 5. | "Pure Inspiration" | Magnus, C. Flanders | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Little Blue Pill" | Magnus, C. Flanders, Dawn | 4:33 |
| 7. | "Beatrice Dream" | Magnus, C. Flanders, Dawn | 3:37 |
| 8. | "Big Collapse" | Magnus, M. Flanders, Dawn | 4:14 |
| 9. | "Moonbaby" | Magnus, M. Flanders | 5:36 |
| 10. | "Always Thinking" | Magnus, M. Flanders | 5:13 |
| 11. | "Nothing Compares 2 U" | Prince | 5:25 |
| Total length: | 48:42 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Entertainment in Hyannis, MA". Capecodonline.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-10.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "Moonbaby Teasers". Soundcloud.com.
- ^ a b "Ex-Idol Siobhan Magnus to release 'Beatrice Dream' single May 1". Content.usatoday.com.
- ^ "SIOBHAN MAGNUS - Beatrice Dream OFFICIAL VIDEO" – via YouTube.
- ^ a b "Siobhan Magnus releases 'Black Doll' single". Content.usatoday.com.
- ^ "Siobhan Magnus - Black Doll (Official Video)" – via YouTube.