Lay It Down (Magnapop song)

"Lay It Down" is a 1994 single by Magnapop from the album Hot Boxing, released by Play It Again Sam Records on CD (catalogue number 450.0267.22 - BIAS 267 CD) and 12" gramophone record (450.0267.30 - BIAS 267.) A promo CD edition was released by Priority Records as DPRO 50820. A live recording of the song appears on the German edition of 2005's Mouthfeel and the song also appears on 1993's Kiss My Mouth. A music video was created for the song in 1994.

"Lay It Down"
Single by Magnapop
from the album Hot Boxing
A-side	"Lay It Down"
B-side	"Slowly, Slowly" "The Crush" "Piece of Cake"
Released	1994 (1994)
Recorded	August 1993
Studio	Pedernales Recording (Spicewood, Texas) Bosstown (Atlanta, Georgia) (mixing)
Genre	Pop punk
Length	3:03
Label	Play It Again Sam
Songwriter(s)	Linda Hopper, Ruthie Morris
Producer(s)	Bob Mould
Magnapop singles chronology
"Slowly, Slowly" (1994) "Lay It Down" (1994) "Open the Door" (1996)
Promotional cover
Audio sample
The chorus of "Lay It Down" is emblematic of Magnapop's combination of aggressive guitar mixed with pop-influenced harmony vocals. file help

The song topped the De Afrekening poll in 1994.

Track listing

All songs written by Linda Hopper and Ruthie Morris

1. "Lay It Down" – 3:03
2. "Slowly, Slowly" – 3:41
3. "The Crush" – 3:20
4. "Piece of Cake" – 2:48

Personnel

Magnapop

• Linda Hopper – lead vocals
• David McNair – drums
• Ruthie Morris – lead guitar
• Shannon Mulvaney – bass guitar

Production staff

• David Collins – remastering at A&M Studios
• Valerie Raimonde – design
• Ruth Leitman – art direction, photography
• Bob Mould – production
• Jim Wilson – engineering

External links

• "Lay It Down" at MusicBrainz
• "Lay It Down" at Discogs