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Japanese version includes two extra songs ("Idea of a Feeling," and "I Hope You Don't Mind").

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.

Japanese pressing includes 2 bonus tracks 'Idea Of Feeling' & 'Hope You Don't Mind'. The Magic Numbers are two sets of siblings - Romeo and Michele Stodart and Angela and Sean Gannon. Drawing inspiration from many sources, singer songwriters (Cohen, Dylan), 60's harmony groups (Mamas & Papas, Lovin Spoonful), epic rock or such mavericks as David Axelrod. The band craft a sound which like Flaming Lips or Beck, is coming from everywhere but is uniquely theirs. EMI. 2005. EMI. 2005.

CD contains 2 bonus tracks.Rolling Stone (No. 984, p.148) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...[B]lending rainy-day folk, shambling indie rock and heartbreak harmonies into a dog-eared pop record your mother could love...."
Spin (p.135) - "[Their] close harmonizing meticulously shades in their occasionally bouncy, mildly bummed, curiously charming pop."
Entertainment Weekly (No. 845, p.77) - "...[C]heery, zippy exuberance that is rare these days." - Grade: B+
Mojo (Publisher) (p.58) - Ranked #7 in Mojo's "The 50 Best Albums Of 2005" - "[I]nfectious melodies and keen vocal harmonies held sway..."
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List Price $44.98 (You save $1.89)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Electronica, British
Label Toshiba EMI
Orig Year 2005
All Time Sales Rank   334390  
CD Universe Part number 6859784
Catalog number 66378
Discs 1
Release Date Dec 15, 2007
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Additional Info Bonus Track; Japan
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1.Morning's Eleven  
2.Forever Lost  $0.99
3.Mule, The
4.Long Legs  $0.99
5.Love Me Like You  $0.99
6.Which Way to Happy  $0.99
7.I See You, You See Me  $0.99
8.Don't Give up the Fight  $0.99
9.This Love  $0.99
10.Wheels on Fire  $0.99
11.Love's a Game  $0.99
12.Try  $0.99
13.Hymn For Her  $0.99
14.Idea of a Feeling (Bonus Track)
15.I Hope You Don't Mind (Bonus Track)
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Something positively amazing. I DLed the album in August, and was so enthralled... I did something I rarely do anymore (because music has started to suck beyond belief), I ran out and bought the album. I hope their greatness is never bastardized by being played (incessantly) on the radio or MTV. The music comes off so personal, it needs to be respected as such.
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