''The Gathering'' is a five-disc, career-spanning

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by British

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band Magnum, released in 2010 by

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. It features previously unreleased live recordings, rare demos, b-sides and a live recording from

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, from 1988's ''

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'' tour. "It wasn't enormous", said guitarist

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of his involvement. "I wanted a few tracks taken off, and I came up with the title… It turned out to be a really nice package."Ling, Dave, "Live! Magnum"; ''

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'' #148, August 2010, p105

Track listing

Personnel

*Tony Clarkin – Guitar *Bob Catley – Vocals *Wally Lowe – Bass *Richard Bailey – Keyboards, Flute *Kex Gorin – Drums *Mark Stanway – Keyboards *Robin George – Guitar *Mickey Barker – Drums *Jim Simpson – Drums *Harry James – Drums *Al Barrow – Bass *Jimmy Copley – Drums

References

External links

www.magnumonline.co.uk
– Official Magnum site {{DEFAULTSORT:Gathering Magnum (band) compilation albums 2010 compilation albums Sanctuary Records compilation albums