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  • Release Date: 10/04/2005
  • Sales Rank: 46,778
  • Label: CAPITOL
  • UPC: 094633920521

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The Magic Numbers

1LISTENMornings Eleven 5:34
2LISTENForever Lost 4:11
3LISTENThe Mule 5:11
4LISTENLong Legs 3:22
5LISTENLove Me Like You 4:51
6LISTENWhich Way to Happy 4:27
7LISTENI See You, You See Me 5:59
8LISTENDon't Give Up the Fight 2:59
9LISTENThis Love 5:40
10LISTENWheels on Fire 4:03
11LISTENLove's a Game 4:48
12LISTENTry 4:46
13LISTENHymn for Her 6:17
14[CD-Rom Track] Multimedia

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It was either clairvoyance or self-fulfilling prophecy when the parents of Magic Numbers frontman Romeo Stodart named him -- his band's bewitching debut is one giant musical swoon. Burly and bearded, Stodart may appear to be an unlikely frontman, but he possesses a heart nearly as large as he is, plus a soulful voice and songwriting chops that Jimmy Webb would appreciate. The rest of the London quartet -- Stodart's sister, Michelle, on bass and a second set of siblings (Sean and Angela Gannon) rounding out the lineup -- are no slouches either, churning out stick-in-your-head melodies and a lush, chiming guitar sound that hark back to the late-'60s West Coast rock scene. Like a lot of the music from that era, the Magic Numbers evoke a wistfulness that is world-weary but alive in the moment. Even the most heartbroken songs on their Mercury Prize–nominated debut -- the pure pop of "Love Me Like You," and Romeo and Angela's duet "The Mule" -- have a sense of hope. In the Magic Numbers' world, a love affair gone wrong is like the last week of a perfect summer: sad it's over, but happy to have been a part of it. And that's magic indeed. Bill Pearis, Barnes & Noble

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January 29, 2009: Immensely likable group with fun harmonies and light and fresh instrumentation. Definite benefit having both male and female vocals. Songs are diverse.

Magic Numbers: A "Feel Good" Albumby Anonymous

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January 07, 2007: It's refreshing to have a band come out with an album that doesn't rely on electronic gadgetry and technology to get their sound. The Magic Numbers utilize 3-part harmonies with folk in their songs. Their muse is drawn from many artists: singer songwriters (Cohen, Dylan) & 60's harmony groups (Mamas & Papas, Lovin' Spoonful). The Magic Numbers contains melodies that you can't forget and that will have you humming for a long time. Their first hit from their debut album is "Forever Lost," a beautiful song that depicts heartbreak & disillusion. The jangley guitar gallops with catchy bass riff complimented with harmonies that would make the Everly Brothers and Mamas & Papas proud.