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80 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

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  • Summary: This debut disc showcases the 50s and 60s pop stylings and three-part harmonies of the pair of brother-sister duos (Romeo & Michelle Stodart and Sean & Angela Gannon) that make up The Magic Numbers.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Mojo
    100
    The Magic Numbers have made one of the records--perhaps the record--that 2005 is destined to be remembered for. [Jul 2005, p.110]
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  2. musicOMH.com
    100
    Nothing quite prepares you for the sheer beauty of The Magic Numbers' music.
  3. Dot Music
    60
    Given their youth, it does indeed promise much, but please, hold off on that honours listing for a while yet.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 63
  3. Negative: 8 out of 63
  1. AngelloC
    10
    showing us that music styles never expire, maybe it sounds like 60's but its perfect to take us away, specially today, when everybody with stress need it… Expand
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  2. tim
    5
    Their average. I get this band confused with all the other B&S ripoffs of that era.
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  3. BenJ
    3
    I have this feeling of paranoia here, because having played the album quite a few times I must confess I don't get it! It all sounds so flimsy and 'twee' to me - the songs are pretty bland, and frequently so cheesy it makes me feel embarrassed to be playing it. Horrible, whimsical, gentle rock and roll for sappy music critics to get excited about - boring!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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