Magic Numbers - Forever Lost

by Anthony Strutt

published: 18 / 5 / 2005

Label: Heavenly Recordings
Format: CDS

intro

New single from the highly touted the Magic Numbers

'Forever Lost' is the proper debut single from a band much loved and hated at the same time. The Magic Numbers are four, two brothers and two sisters, whom look like they have just woken up in 1973, but their music is as chilled out as a sun filled Brighton july day. 'Forever Lost,', which follows on from two very limited 7" records, sees perfect lovely backed harmonies, the best this side of sunny California, which are combined with a twee version of 70's rock. I didn't know what to expect but I fell in love instantly. 'Idea of a Feeling' isn't as strong but sounds like an experimental Neil Young in a home demo sort of way. There is also a DVD version of the single with a cartoon video in the style of the 'Yellow Submarine', and some live footage shot at the London Borderline during their residency there last November. The 7 inch picture disc features lead singer Romeo Stodart singing solo 'I Hope You Don't Mind' which is heavenly and like a solo acoustic Bob Dylan.

Track Listing:-

1 Forever Lost
2 Idea Of A Feeling

Label Links:-

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interviews

Interview (2005)

The Magic Numbers have risen in just over a year from being a little known indie act to one of the best known bands in Britain. Anthony Strutt chats to bassist Michele Stodart and percussionist Angela Gannon about sudden fame and their recent debut album

live reviews

Water Rat's London, 16/3/2004

The "shyly raucous" Magic Numbers' tally of live performances has yet to enter into double figures, but already have a stage presence. After a London Water Rat's show, Emma Haigh leaves with her "mind swirling and speaking in colours"