| Gambling with God | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 15 September 2009 | |||
| Genre | Indie Rock, Alternative Rock | |||
| Length | 37:34 | |||
| Label |
Last Gang (Canada) Universal Records (US) [1] | |||
| Producer | Jon Drew [2] | |||
| Magneta Lane chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| CHARTattack |  
[3] |
| Off the Dial | (favorable) [4] |
| Pitchfork Media | (6.8/10.0) [5] |
| The Torontoist | (favorable) [6] |
Gambling with God is the second studio album by the Canadian indie-rock girl group Magneta Lane, released September 15, 2009 on Last Gang Records in Canada. Gambling with God is available in the United States for download as of November 9, 2010.
Background
Lead singer Lexi Valentine said that the album "is about finding out exactly where you want to go and getting there without stopping for anything — but taking those things that matter along the way" when asked about the record. She also stated that "It's also about power, strength and heart. And being honest with yourself. The sound is hopeful, bright, and at peace with life's twists and turns." [2]
Track listing
- "Lady Bones" - 3:14
- "Violet's Constellations" - 4:20
- "House of Mirrors" - 3:06
- "Castles" - 4:14
- "September Came" - 3:52
- "Bloody French" - 3:42
- "Love and Greed" - 4:00
- "Gambling With God" - 3:09
- "All the Red Feelings" - 3:53
- "Queen of Hearts" - 4:04
- "Shatter" - 3:22 (US Bonus Track)
Tour
 | This section needs to be updated. (August 2018) |
Magneta Lane is set to hit the road in the United States in 2011 to support the release on November 9, 2010. [8]
References
- ^ "Gambling With God". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^
a
b
c Harper, Kate.
"Magneta Lane Are Gambling With God (And Last Gang)".
CHARTattack. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( link) -
^ McLean, Steve.
"Magneta Lane — Gambling With God".
CHARTattack. Archived from the original on 26 November 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( link) - ^ Gouveia, Nic. "CD Review: Magneta Lane ~ Gambling With God". Off the Dial. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry. "Magneta Lane — Gambling With God". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
- ^ Villeneuve, Nicole. "Sound Advice: Gambling with God by Magneta Lane". The Torontoist. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ "Gambling With God". Last.fm. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ "Magneta Lane Official Myspace". Myspace.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
| Gambling with God | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 15 September 2009 | |||
| Genre | Indie Rock, Alternative Rock | |||
| Length | 37:34 | |||
| Label |
Last Gang (Canada) Universal Records (US) [1] | |||
| Producer | Jon Drew [2] | |||
| Magneta Lane chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| CHARTattack |
[3] |
| Off the Dial | (favorable) [4] |
| Pitchfork Media | (6.8/10.0) [5] |
| The Torontoist | (favorable) [6] |
Gambling with God is the second studio album by the Canadian indie-rock girl group Magneta Lane, released September 15, 2009 on Last Gang Records in Canada. Gambling with God is available in the United States for download as of November 9, 2010.
Background
Lead singer Lexi Valentine said that the album "is about finding out exactly where you want to go and getting there without stopping for anything — but taking those things that matter along the way" when asked about the record. She also stated that "It's also about power, strength and heart. And being honest with yourself. The sound is hopeful, bright, and at peace with life's twists and turns." [2]
Track listing
- "Lady Bones" - 3:14
- "Violet's Constellations" - 4:20
- "House of Mirrors" - 3:06
- "Castles" - 4:14
- "September Came" - 3:52
- "Bloody French" - 3:42
- "Love and Greed" - 4:00
- "Gambling With God" - 3:09
- "All the Red Feelings" - 3:53
- "Queen of Hearts" - 4:04
- "Shatter" - 3:22 (US Bonus Track)
Tour
| This section needs to be updated. (August 2018) |
Magneta Lane is set to hit the road in the United States in 2011 to support the release on November 9, 2010. [8]
References
- ^ "Gambling With God". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^
a
b
c Harper, Kate.
"Magneta Lane Are Gambling With God (And Last Gang)".
CHARTattack. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( link) -
^ McLean, Steve.
"Magneta Lane — Gambling With God".
CHARTattack. Archived from the original on 26 November 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( link) - ^ Gouveia, Nic. "CD Review: Magneta Lane ~ Gambling With God". Off the Dial. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry. "Magneta Lane — Gambling With God". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
- ^ Villeneuve, Nicole. "Sound Advice: Gambling with God by Magneta Lane". The Torontoist. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ "Gambling With God". Last.fm. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
- ^ "Magneta Lane Official Myspace". Myspace.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2009.