Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. How Far Jerusalem
2. Just Like An Arrow
3. On A Storyteller's Night
4. Before First Light
5. Les Morts Dansant
6. Endless Love
7. Two Hearts
8. Steal Your Heart
9. All England's Eyes
10. The Last Dance

Disc 2:

1. How Far Jerusalem
2. Endless Love
3. Before First Light
4. All England's Eyes
5. Come On Young Love
6. Come On Young Love
7. Les Morts Dansant
8. The Last Dance
9. Interview

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1845 in Music
• Released on: 2008-02-26
• Number of discs: 2
• Format: Extra tracks
• Dimensions: .22 pounds
• Running time: 106 minutes

Customer Reviews

CHAMPAGNE STUFF
The original cd recording of this album was somewhat poor, so it's about time this classic 80's rock album was given a service and MOT. As a result the album sounds as crisp and fresh as if it had just been released. My only complaint is that I'm not a real fan of bonus discs of previously unreleased demos. Nevermind though.
This album is generally regarded by fans as Magnum's zenith although I've always felt that it has some competition with 'Chase The Dragon', 'Wings Of Heaven' and 'Sleepwalking', however, '...Storytellers Night' is still something of a masterpiece.
Right from the opening track, 'How Far Jerusalem', you know your in for a good time, and the first half of the album flies by with memorable singalonga numbers, 'Just Like An Arrow' and the title track, plus the popular showstopping, get the fag lighters out, 'Les Morts Dansant'. The second half struggles to live up to the first, but 'Two Hearts' and 'All England's Eyes' certainly make up for it, with catchy choruses and great guitar work.
Tony Clarkin has always been the worlds most underrated and underappreciated guitarist and songwriter, and the quality of the material on offer here, more than backs up my point. Singer Bob Catley is always entertaining and he doesn't let the side down either. He has memorable phrasing and an awesome delivery, especially for a little fellah!!!
Some may find Magnum's music a little corny at times, but anyone who fails to be entertained by '...Storytellers Night', or Magnum's music in general, has to seriously brighten up.
Enjoy.

One Of My Top 5 All-Time Albums!
The cover art for this album is priceless, and the music on the CD equally so. Magnum always seemed to be also-ran's and in the 2nd Division rather than the 1st in the Rock Hierarchy, where they belong. Tony Clarkin is a Master Songwriter and guitarist, and on this album it's as if every element has pulled together at the right time and in the right place. Albums prior to this seemed to lack good production, but this is much better. Whilst every band member is a valuable commodity, try, if you can, to listen to Clarkin's guitar as a seperate entity rather than as a part of the whole sound; the man is phenomenal, often, more by the notes he doesn't play rather than those he does. That might sound a bit weird, but often the spaces between the notes are as important as the notes themselves, and Tony seems to have the gift of getting it right. His lyrics, especially on the title track and 'Les Morts Dansant' plant massive, cinematic images into your mind - listen to those tracks loud and with the lights out and you'll see what I mean! A cracking album, and I am privileged to have attended their gig at Poole Art's Centre on the tour promoting the album, where I stood in front of Mr. Clarkin through the whole show watching him play - which was, again, priceless! This album should be in every true rock fan's collection, if not, then 100 lines on the Headmaster's desk by tomorrow morning!

All England's Ears!!!
There are certain albums that every self respecting fan of British rock should own and this is one of them.
Magnum rose like a phoenix from the flames after being dumped by their record label, Jet following the disappointing response to 1983's 'The Eleventh Hour'. Drummer Kex Gorin had left the band, keyboardist Mark Stanway looked all set to join Phil Lynott's Grand Slam project and vocalist Bob Catley was looking for alternative work, fearing Magnum was at an end.
However, guitarist/songsmith Tony Clarkin had other ideas and brought both Catley and Stanway back to the fold, whilst recruiting future UFO drummer Jim Simpson. The group signed a deal with independent label FM, entered the studio with producer Kit Woolven and recorded this masterpiece.
'On A Storyteller's Night' is the bands second masterwork after 1982's successful 'Chase The Dragon', and what Tony Clarkin manages to do on this album is marry the 'medievally cloaked' feel of the aforementioned 'Chase...' with a more streamlined, accessible rock approach, thus pleasing hard core Magnumaniacs and winning over new fans, as it got the band some much needed chart respectability reaching number 24 at the time. A sellout tour, and an appearance at Donington would follow, proving that you can't keep a good band down. In fact the success of 'Storyteller...' would ultimately lead to a lucrative deal with Polydor.
Opening track 'How Far Jerusalem' is a true classic in every sense of the word. It's very traditional Magnum fare in terms of it's atmosphere and mood, but with a big pomp chorus, gives an indicator of what the listener has to look forward to on this record. It's very much a fan's favourite and continues to be a perennial live track with lots of improv in the middle section.
'Just Like An Arrow' is toe tapping commercial rock at it's finest. It's a feelgood song played with bags of enthusiasm, with a chorus hook that won't let go.
The title track comes next, and like 'How Far Jerusalem' is a fan's favourite. Again, the mood is reminiscent of early Magnum, but with another of those barnstorming choruses.
'Before First Light' is a solid rocker, with some great guitar from Clarkin and 'Les Morts Dansant' is yet another showstopper with thought provoking subject matter and another big chorus, beautifully sung by Bob Catley. Sublime stuff.
The second 'side' of 'On A Storytellers Night' is arguably not as strong as the first, but still has some top tracks on offer.
'Endless Love' is a good slice of 'chugga chugga' rock with a good riff and a steady rhythm.
'Two Hearts' is a very underrated track with Tony Clarkin's guitar once again the driving force behind the number.
'Steal Your Heart' is probably the weakest track on the album. Just a touch too cheesy for me.
'All England's Eyes' brings things back with a good dose of riffy rock and a tongue in cheek lyric.
Album closer 'The Last Dance' like 'The Light's Burned Out' on the 'Chase The Dragon' album is a nice low key finale to what is a quite breathtaking album.
I can't think of another British rock album with so many memorable tunes and choruses, played with so much energy. The band seem to be enjoying themselves on every track and the indivivdual performances from each member are truly terrific, especially messrs Catley and Clarkin.
The cover artwork is somewhat iconic, and has to be one of Rodney Matthews most popular paintings.
This remastered 20th Anniversary package once again comes complete with bonus cd and great sleevenotes. It's about time Polydor Records got their act together and did something special with 'Vigilante', 'Wings Of Heaven' and 'Goodnight L.A.', because there's a bit of renewed interest in Magnum at the moment and an army of fans only too willing to roll back the years.
'On A Storyteller's Night' kick started Magnum's career once again, and in some style.
What an album. An absolute must, not just for fans of eighties rock, but for fans of quality rock full stop.