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Magik were a Winnipeg, Manitoba hard rock trio made up of Phil O’Connell, Ray Auld, and Wade Gargan. Gargan had earlier roots in Manitoba’s late-1960s psychedelic rock scene as drummer for The Lyme, whose 1969 single “Measles” / “I’m Only Dreaming” was produced by Randy Bachman. Magik’s own recorded output appears to centre on their 1981 self-titled LP for Rayne Records and the related single “Just Like Yesterday” / “You’re The One.” Recorded at Wayne Finucan Studios and engineered by Howard Rissin, the album presented eleven original songs written and arranged by the band, placing Magik among the lesser-documented but musically substantial Canadian hard rock acts of the early 1980s.
Engineer Howard Rissin was also part of a much broader Canadian recording story, with credits extending across rock, pop, folk, children’s music, and major-label releases. His work on Magik connects the album to the active Winnipeg and western Canadian studio scene of the period.
-Robert Williston
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Credits
Musicians
Phil O’Connell: guitars
Ray Auld: bass, lead vocals
Wade Gargan: drums, vocals
Songwriting
“Just Like Yesterday” written by Magik
“Right Before My Eyes” written by Magik
“So Young” written by Magik
“Bank Manager” written by Magik
“The Tunnel” written by Magik
“Don’t Kick Me When I’m Down” written by Magik
“Look Ahead” written by Magik
“Never Again” written by Magik
“You’re The One” written by Magik
“Belly Dancer” written by Magik
“Going Insane” written by Magik
All songs arranged by Magik
Published by Rayne Music
Production
Produced by Barry MacLeod and Magik
Engineered by Howard Rissin
Recorded at Wayne Finucan Studios
Artwork
Album design by Moe Hogue
Photography by Rob MacLennan
Matrix/runout
Side A label: RA-1012 / RA-1012-A
Side B label: RA-1012 / RA-1012-B
MAPL logo on labels and back cover
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Manufactured and distributed in Canada by RCA Inc.
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