Magic Numbers - This is a Song
by Anthony Strutt
published: 23 / 2 / 2007

Label:
Heavenly Recordings
Format: CDS
intro
Superb smile-raising latest single from the Magic Numbers
'This is a Song’ is the second single from the Magic Numbers’ second album, ‘Those the Brokes’, which, as it is more moody, has not been as welcomed as their first album. ‘This is a Song’is fine stuff indeed, starting off in psychedelic fashion before speeding up and being full of perfect harmonies. Like their previous big numbers and singles, it will put a smile on your face. “Oh You Might as Well Live in My Head Now (The Jump Rope Song)’, the B side of the CDS, sounds like a home recording or a slick studio early take. It has a mid 70’s country rock vibe to it, and again is absolutely charming. As well as the CDS, there are two 7 inchs. The first, which is a picture disc, is a live lounge session from Jo Whiley's Radio 1 show of a cover of Franz Ferdinand's second single, 'Take Me Out'. The Magic Numbers make it their own, stripping it down and turning into an acoustic country number. The B side of the other seven inch, which comes in black vinyl, is a fine solo Romeo Stodart accoustic demo of 'Steal Me a Dream', which he wrote specially for a recent Jane Birkin album .
Track Listing:-
1 This Is A Song2 Steal Me A Dream
Label Links:-
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interviews |
Interview (2005) |
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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 |
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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" |
reviews |
Love Me Like You Do (2005) |
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Excellent second single from the much acclaimed Magic Numbers' debut album |
Magic Numbers (2005) |
Forever Lost (2005) |
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