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The Magnolias

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The Magnolias formed in 1984 in Minneapolis, fronted by singer/guitarist/songwriter John Freeman. They played their first gig in early 1985 and by the end of that decade they had released 3 full-length LP's on local Minneapolis label Twin/Tone Records.

With a twin buzz-saw guitar attack, sturdy yet flexible rhythm section, John Freeman's inimitable caterwauling and top-notch song writing, the band created a sound that was instantly identifiable, as well as enduring. The Magnolias' high-energy American punk is consistently compared favorably to the band's influences, including The Clash, The Only Ones, The Undertones, The Real Kids and Buzzcocks.

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released: August 24, 1986 Twin/Tone Records - TTR 8683 (album) (cassette)

released: August 24, 1986
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 8683
(album) (cassette)

 The Magnolias
Concrete Pillbox

  • John Freeman - Guitar, Vocals

  • Tom Lischmann - Lead Guitar

  • John Paul Joyce - Bass Guitar

  • Ron Anderson - Drums

Produced by Grant Hart, The Magnolias
Engineered by Steve Fjelstad
Recorded at Nicollet Studios, Minneapolis

1. Reach Out
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2. Keep It Inside
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3. High Class
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4. Don't Know You Anymore
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5. Didn't Want It
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6. Together Again
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7. Got No Place
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8. Entertaining
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9. My Own Life
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10. Goin' Down
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11. She Cracked
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12. One More Reason
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released: April 21, 1988 Twin/Tone Records - TTR 88129 (album) (cassette) (CD)

released: April 21, 1988
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 88129
(album) (cassette) (CD)

 The Magnolias
For Rent

  • John Freeman - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals

  • Tom Lischmann - Lead Guitar

  • Kyle Killorin - Bass Guitar

  • Ron Anderson - Drums

Produced by Monty Lee Wilkes, Tom Herbers and The Magnolias
Engineered by Tom Herbers at Creation Studios and Blackberry Way
Mixed at Creation Studios - January 1988

1. Walk A Circle
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2. Glory Hop
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3. Goodbye For Now
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4. Down And Out
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5. Gangs In My Town
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6. Halfway Down The Road
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7. When I'm Not
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8. Illusion
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9. Bring It Back
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10. East Coast, West Coast Girl
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11. A Little More
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12. Pale Horse
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13. Nothin' Much To Do
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released: 30 October 1989 Twin/Tone Records - TTR 89159 (album) (cassette) (CD)

released: 30 October 1989
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 89159
(album) (cassette) (CD)

 The Magnolias
Dime Store Dream

  • John Freeman - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals

  • Tom Lischmann - Lead Guitar

  • Kyle Killorin - Bass Guitar

  • Tom Cook - Drums

Produced and engineered: Jim Rondinelli
Assistant engineer: Mike Koppleman
Recorded and mixed at Paisley Park Studios, July '89

1. Asking the Time
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2. Pardon Me
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3. Flowin' Thru
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4. Shirley's Looking Down
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5. Don't See That Girl
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6. Coming On Too Strong
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7. Folks On the Block
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8. Fathers & Sins
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9. I've Been Game
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10. In My Nightmare
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11. Red Light District
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12. Leave Ya at the Morgue
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13. Bouncing Ball
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released: 24 September 1996 Twin/Tone Records - TTR 89339 (CD)

released: 24 September 1996
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 89339
(CD)

 The Magnolias
Street Date Tuesday

  • John Freeman - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals

  • Eric Kassel - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

  • Johnny O'Halloran - Bass

  • Dave Wiegart - Drums

Produced by Tom Herbers and John Freeman
Engineered by Tom Herbers at 3rd Ear Studios
Mastered by Doug Wild at Wild Sound

1. Hello Belinda
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2. Beat Skip Jump & Wink
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3. Dropping Blood And Names
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4. Old News
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5. Bullet For A Badman
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6. Polecat Creek
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7. Weather Couldn't Get Any Better
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8. Even Without You
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9. Sara The Driver
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10. In Your Eye
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11. Trashbin
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12. My Heart
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13. On & On
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"Walk A Circle" video supporting the 1988 release of the album "For Rent".

"Pardon Me" video supporting the 1989 release of the album "Dime Store Dream".

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