More free album goodness from The NME. Today it’s the debut album from The Magic Numbers. I can’t really think of how to describe this album, aside from “totally awesome,” so I’ll just link to (and quote from) a glowing review from musicOMH.com:
Everyone needs a hug sometimes. When your heart is feeling bruised and battered, and you feel there’s no more good in the world, sometimes you just need someone to put their arms round you and tell you everything’s going to be ok. The Magic Numbers are the equivalent of a big aural hug, and they’re here to make your world bearable again.
They’re pretty right on about that, too. I think it’s the male/female vocal interplay (think Biirdie) that really gets me. Anyway, listen free while you can. It’s right here: