| On Your Side | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 28 May 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2002–2003 | |||
| Studio | ||||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 49:37 | |||
| Label | Ultimate Dilemma | |||
| Producer | Even Johansen | |||
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| Singles from On Your Side | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Drowned in Sound | 8/10[1] |
| PopMatters | neutral[2] |
| Slant Magazine |   [3] |
On Your Side is the second studio album by Norwegian musician Magnet. The album was first released in Japan on 28 May 2003, on 23 June 2003 in Norway, 7 July 2003 in the United Kingdom, and 28 September 2004 in the United States. It contains a cover of Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay" featuring Gemma Hayes, which was featured in the 2005 film Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
Three EPs preceded the album's release: Where Happiness Lives in June 2002, Chasing Dreams in September 2002, and The Day We Left Town in April 2003. Additionally, two singles followed to promote the album: "Last Day of Summer" in November 2003, and the aforementioned "Lay Lady Lay" in March 2004.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Even Johansen, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Everything's Perfect" | 3:58 | |
| 2. | "Last Day of Summer" | 4:41 | |
| 3. | "Where Happiness Lives" | 3:36 | |
| 4. | "On Your Side" | 5:26 | |
| 5. | "The Day We Left Town" | 3:59 | |
| 6. | "Nothing Hurts Now" | 3:47 | |
| 7. | "Lay Lady Lay" (featuring Gemma Hayes) | Bob Dylan | 4:37 |
| 8. | "Overjoyed" | 4:30 | |
| 9. | "I'll Come Along" | 4:23 | |
| 10. | "My Darling Curse" | 4:32 | |
| 11. | "Smile to the World" | 6:03 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Chasing Dreams" | 4:22 |
| 13. | "Little Miss More or Less" | 3:49 |
| 14. | "Wish Me Well" | 3:09 |
- The US release of the album includes the same bonus tracks, but switches the placement of tracks 13 and 14.
Singles
- "Where Happiness Lives" on the Where Happiness Lives EP (3 June 2002)
- "Chasing Dreams" on the Chasing Dreams EP (23 September 2002)
- "The Day We Left Town" on The Day We Left Town EP (21 April 2003)
- "Last Day of Summer" (24 November 2003)
- "Lay Lady Lay" (22 March 2004)
- "On Your Side" (remixes by Optimo) (promo only, 2004)
References
- ↑ Lovejoy, Sara (1 July 2003). "Album Review: Magnet – On Your Side". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ↑ Lundy, Zeth. "Magnet: On Your Side". Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ↑ Cinquemani, Sal (9 September 2004). "Review: Magnet, On Your Side". Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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