''The Circle Is Round'' is the sixth studio album by American
alternative rock
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/
pop punk
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band
Magnapop
Magnapop is an American rock band based in Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1989, the band has consistently included songwriting duo Linda Hopper as vocalist and Ruthie Morris on guitar. Magnapop first achieved recognition in the Benelux countries of ...
.
Reception
For ''
Clash'', Will Fitzpatrick gave the album seven out of 10.
The editorial staff of
AllMusic Guide
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gave the release 3.5 out of five stars, with reviewer Heather Phares, writing that the band sounds as good as ever and of this music, "all of this looking back never feels too bogged down by nostalgia, even when they revisit their earliest days".
Track listing
All songs written by
Linda Hopper
Linda Elizabeth Hopper is the vocalist for the Atlanta, Georgia-based rock group Magnapop. Her pop punk/power pop vocal style helped to define the band's sound and she has co-written their minor hit singles " Slowly, Slowly" and " Open the Door" ...
and
Ruthie Morris
Ruth Mary "Ruthie" Morris (born March 5, 1964) is the guitarist for the rock band Magnapop. Her pop punk/power pop guitar style helped to define the band's sound and she has co-written their minor hit singles " Slowly, Slowly" and " Open the Door ...
#"Dog on the Door" – 3:18
#"Change Your Hair" – 2:44
#"A Simple Plan" – 3:28
#"Super Size Me" – 3:05
#"Need to Change" – 2:11
#"What Can I Do" – 2:51
#"Rain Rain" – 3:38
#"Disabled" – 3:52
#"
Rip the Wreck" – 2:53
#"Leo" (Demo) – 3:00
#"Pretty Awful" (Demo) – 2:26
Personnel
Magnapop
*
Linda Hopper
Linda Elizabeth Hopper is the vocalist for the Atlanta, Georgia-based rock group Magnapop. Her pop punk/power pop vocal style helped to define the band's sound and she has co-written their minor hit singles " Slowly, Slowly" and " Open the Door" ...
– vocals
*David McNair – drums
*
Ruthie Morris
Ruth Mary "Ruthie" Morris (born March 5, 1964) is the guitarist for the rock band Magnapop. Her pop punk/power pop guitar style helped to define the band's sound and she has co-written their minor hit singles " Slowly, Slowly" and " Open the Door ...
– guitar, vocals
*Shannon Mulvaney – bass guitar, vocals
Additional personnel
*Ed Burdell – guitars,
production
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*Vyvyan Hughes – photography
*Bruce King – keyboards
*Henry Owings – design
*Jeffrey Shipman – photography
References
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2019 albums
Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records albums
Magnapop albums