The Magic Position
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Patrick Wolf
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Feb 26 2007

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The Magic Position is the third studio album by English singer-songwriter Patrick Wolf. It was released on February 26, 2007. The album features collaborations with Marianne Faithfull and Edward Larrikin of Larrikin Love as well as backing vocals by Wolf's sister Jo Apps and also bass and alto clarinet instrumentation by Derek Apps. The album was preceded by the singles "Accident & Emergency" and "Bluebells". Video performances of "Augustine" and "Bluebells" can be freely downloaded, along with older songs and interviews, on the Patrick Wolf podcast in the iTunes Store.

The Magic Position peaked at #46 on the UK Albums Chart.

The single "The Magic Position" was released on 26 March 2007.

Music critics and Wolf himself have noted that this album marks a departure from the musical style of his previous two albums, with this one being more pop-oriented. He cites Boney M and Giorgio Moroder as influences. Slant Magazine named The Magic Position the best album of 2007.

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  • May 1 2007

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Chamber Pop, Singer-Songwriter, Visionary. Vote on Genres

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The Magic Position 13 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: 170 488-6
release dates: Feb 26 2007 in Europe
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The Magic Position 13 tracks format: 1 x CD
release dates: Jan 6 2009
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The Magic Position 13 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: 170 488-6
release dates: Feb 26 2007 in United Kingdom
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