The Magic Numbers
by The Magic Numbers
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Slant Magazine
    60
    High, lovely harmonies notwithstanding, a good 15 minutes chopped could've meant the difference between merely being noticed and creating a minor masterpiece of nostalgia-infused pop.
  2. AllMusic
    50
    It all glides by easily enough on its surface, but dig a little deeper and The Magic Numbers reveals itself to be not just a crashing bore, but an irritating one.
  3. Dot Music
    60
    Given their youth, it does indeed promise much, but please, hold off on that honours listing for a while yet.
  5. Under The Radar
    60
    Pleasant enough.... but many [songs] fall short, and the constant harping about love... begins to wear thin. [#11, p.111]
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Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Best Album of 2005
54
#54 Most Discussed Album of 2005
37
#37 Most Shared Album of 2005

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 77 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 77
  3. Negative: 10 out of 77
  1. tim
    May 10, 2007
    5
    Their average. I get this band confused with all the other B&S ripoffs of that era.
  2. AngelloC
    Apr 16, 2007
    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 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… Full Review »
  3. ChristinaM
    Dec 12, 2006
    10
    This album has something for everyone and every mood.
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