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Magical: The Gift Of Today (Love Earth Music)

A visceral plunge into the depths of experimental noise from Massachusetts sound artist Magical, this release juxtaposes brief, deceptively titled tracks with relentless sonic assaults and divisive vocal moments, creating a disorienting yet compelling experience that shifts between the brutal and the mysterious.
 

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Label: Love Earth Music
Catalog ID: LEM-370
Squidco Product Code: 35898

Format: CDR
Condition: New
Released: 2025
Country: USA
Packaging: Digipack
Recorded in Sudbury MA, in 2024.

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The Gift Of Today by Magical is a formidable exploration of harsh noise and experimental soundscapes. Recorded in Sudbury, Massachusetts, in 2024, the album comprises eleven tracks, each delivering a concentrated burst of sonic intensity. Titles like "I See Love" and "Sleeping" offer a stark contrast to the abrasive textures and unyielding energy that define the album's core. Released on CDr by Love Earth Music, this work stands as a testament to Magical's commitment to pushing the boundaries of auditory art.


Artist Biographies

"Paul r. Harding was born in New York and attended college in Buffalo, NY, where he was tutored by saxophonists Archie Shepp and Charles Gayle. He moved to the West Coast, where he got to know bassist Michael Bisio in the mid-1980s. They did many performances in galleries, bars, and performance spaces."

4/23/2025

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Track Listing:



1. Introspective 01:38

2. I See Love 01:24

3. Miles Ahead 00:51

4. Sleeping 02:09

5. A Heaviness 00:42

6. Moonrise Over Salem 01:09

7. The Dirt Here 00:44

8. Under A Canopy 01:12

9. Far 00:42

10. Four Years 01:26

11. To New Beginnings 04:32

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