Review
Magdalena Bay’s album *Imaginal Disk* is a dazzling journey through the duo’s kaleidoscopic vision of pop’s future. Building on their signature blend of hyperpop, synthwave, and Y2K nostalgia, the album pushes sonic boundaries while remaining irresistibly catchy. Each track feels meticulously crafted yet refreshingly experimental, with lush textures and infectious hooks that showcase the band’s artistic growth. Lyrically, *Imaginal Disk* balances playful surrealism with introspective themes, inviting listeners into a dreamlike digital realm. With this release, Magdalena Bay cements their place as one of the most innovative acts in modern pop.
Info
**Imaginal Disk** is the third studio album by American synth-pop duo Magdalena Bay, released on August 23, 2024, via Luminelle Recordings in both the UK and US. The album showcases the band's signature blend of futuristic pop, glitchy production, and introspective lyrics, building on the momentum of their previous releases. "Imaginal Disk" peaked at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart and reached number 22 on the US Billboard 200, marking the duo’s highest chart positions to date in both regions. The album was recorded primarily in Los Angeles, California, where Magdalena Bay—comprising Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin—have their home studio. The production was handled entirely by the duo themselves, continuing their tradition of self-producing their music to maintain full creative control. Known for their DIY visuals and genre-blurring sound, Magdalena Bay further solidified their reputation as one of the most innovative acts in modern pop with "Imaginal Disk".
Tracklisting
- She Looked Like Me!
- Killing Time
- True Blue Interlude
- Image
- Death & Romance
- Fear, Sex
- Vampire in the Corner
- Watching T.V.
- Tunnel Vision
- Love Is Everywhere
- Feeling DiskInserted?
- That's My Floor
- Cry for Me
- Angel on a Satellite
- The Ballad of Matt & Mica