Those the Brokes
Album by The Magic Numbers
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Those the Brokes is the second album from The Magic Numbers. The album was partly recorded in New York at Allaire Studios in Spring 2006, a venue which has also been used in the past by David Bowie, The Strokes and Ryan Adams, and was recorded and engineered by Richard Wilkinson.
Released6 November 2006 (UK)
17 July 2007 (US)
17 July 2007 (US)
RecordedAllaire Studios, New York City, United States
GenreAlternative rock
Length64:28
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| Released | 6 November 2006 (UK) 17 July 2007 (US) | |||
| Recorded | Allaire Studios, New York City, United States | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 64:28 | |||
| Labels | Heavenly (UK) EMI (U.S.) | |||
| Producer | Richard Wilkinson | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 65/100 link |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   link |
| The Guardian | link |
| Pitchfork | 6.3/10 link |
| Twisted Ear | link |
Track listing
All songs written by Romeo Stodart, except where noted
UK:
- "This Is a Song" – 5:22
- "You Never Had It" – 2:58
- "Take a Chance" – 3:32
- "Carl's Song" – 5:30
- "Boy" – 4:01
- "Undecided" – 6:37
- "Slow Down (The Way It Goes)" – 6:56
- "Most of the Time" – 5:09
- "Take Me or Leave Me" (Michele Stodart) – 4:41
- "Let Somebody In" (The Magic Numbers) – 3:34
- "Runnin' Out" – 5:02
- "All I See" – 4:10
- "Goodnight" – 6:59
US:
- "This Is a Song"
- "You Never Had It"
- "Take a Chance"
- "Boy"
- "Undecided"
- "Slow Down (The Way It Goes)"
- "Keep It in the Pocket"
- "Take Me or Leave Me" (Michele Stodart)
- "Let Somebody In" (The Magic Numbers)
- "Runnin' Out"
- "Goodnight" / "All I See" (hidden track)
Personnel
- The Magic Numbers
- Angela Gannon – melodica, percussion, Vocals, design
- Sean Gannon – drums, design
- Michele Stodart – bass guitar, keyboards, percussion, vocals, design
- Romeo Stodart – guitar, piano, vocals, production, design
Chart positions
| Chart (2006–07) | Peak position |
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| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[1] | 34 |
| Irish Albums (IRMA)[2] | 25 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[3] | 41 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[4] | 3 |
| UK Albums (Official Charts)[5] | 11 |
