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The Magic Numbers (CD)Album Notes
| Miscellaneous |
| The Magic Numbers: Romeo Stodart (vocals, guitars); Angela Gannon (vocals, melodica, glockenspiel); Michele Stodart (vocals, bass instrument); Sean Gannon (drums). |
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| Recording information: 2005. |
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| A critical success in the U.K. (where the band is based), the Magic Numbers' acclaimed debut appeared stateside on Capitol at the end of the summer in 2005. An alternative of sorts to the garage rock and '80s new wave and post-punk revivals, the Magic Numbers play a brand of bright, breezy pop that draws inspiration from'60s jangle-rock and the harmony-heavy sound of groups like the Mamas and the Papas, while combining a fresh-faced rock naivete with a contemporary indie sensibility. |
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| The band contains two pairs of siblings, and is led by Romeo Stodart, who sings, plays guitar and piano, and writes most of the material. At their best, the Magic Numbers have a way with a straightforward pop song and a smile-inducing melody ("Forever Lost"), and the ability to revisit old school R&B-style balladry with lush harmonies and new rock polish ("Love's A Game"). The territory is all very familiar, but the Magic Numbers have a refreshingly light touch and a rootsy, folky sound that makes their self-titled debut worth hearing. |
Album Details
| Album Title | The Magic Numbers |
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| Number of Discs | 1 |
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| Engineer | Simon Askew; Richard Wilkinson; Rob Kirwan |
| Producer | Craig Silvey; Romeo Stodart |
| Mono/Stereo | Stereo |
| Studio/Live | Studio |
| Label | Capitol/EMI Records |
| Catalog Number | 39205 |
| Release Date | 10/04/2005 |
| Import | No |
| UPC | 094633920521 |
Artist/Group
| Overview |
| Made up of two brother-sister pairings, the Magic Numbers take a distinctly different approach to the concept of Brit Pop. While certainly melodious, they have considerably more flower power than their punky brethren of the early 2000s. Incorporating folk, Fillmore West psychedelia, and gorgeous harmonies that have earned them just comparisons to the Mamas & the Papas, the Magic Numbers garnered substantial critical praise upon the release of their 2005 self-titled debut. |
| Definitive Albums |
| The Magic Numbers |
Also See
| Performers |
| Band Of Bees (A); Crosby, Stills & Nash; Jefferson Airplane; Supergrass; Turtles (The) |
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 | "how many years of fears and falls that broke my balls?"
by Stairway2Drew, 10/25/2007 |
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Pros: Undeniably pleasant, performed fantastically, addictive.
Cons: None, really.
The Bottom Line: Use liberally, and with reckless abandon. It will make your nights less lonely, somehow.
Review: Sometimes we need music to stimulate the intellect. As music fans, it's occasionally what we desire
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| | Debut's don't get much better than this
by geordieeliot, 2/7/2006 |
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Pros: Beautiful, beautiful songs. Timeless lyrics, great harmonies. Just a perfect album.
Cons: Can be 'mood-specific,' requires patience and the willingness to play it over and over again
The Bottom Line: Want to see what the fuss will be about? Buy this and be prepared to play it ad infinitum
Review: Every once in a while an album comes around that makes you re-appraise your views of music. Every ab
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| | That's magic!
by cr01, 10/18/2005 |
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Pros: Good fun feel good music.
Cons: A little overlong.
The Bottom Line: I believe in Magic
Review: It seems that during those lazy days of summer, our subconscious minds go on a long and premature va
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