Magic Numbers

Track Listing 1. Mornings Eleven 2. Forever Lost 3. Mule, The 4. Long Legs 5. Love Me Like You 6. Which Way to Happy 7. I See You, You See Me 8. Don't Give up the Fight 9. This Love 10. Wheels on Fire 11. Love's a Game 12. Try 13. Hymn For Her Producer: Craig Silvey, Romeo Stodart Distributor: EMI Music Distribution Recording Type: Studio Recording Mode: Stereo Artist: Magic Numbers (The) Format: CD Release Year: 2005 Record Label: Capitol/EMI Records Genre: Rock & Pop Album Notes The Magic Numbers: Romeo Stodart (vocals, guitars); Angela Gannon (vocals, melodica, glockenspiel); Michele Stodart (vocals, bass instrument); Sean Gannon (drums).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.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.