Magic Numbers @ Kentish Town Forum

The return of the happiest beard in show business... There's just no way you can stand through a Magic Numbers gig without smiling incessantly. At least that's what I thought, until I'm stood there with the grumpiest accountants in North London. As ever the tunes were uplifting and got the on-the-spot line dancing in full swing, but some of the crowd just refused to relax, leaving me going nuts surrounded by the arms-crossed brigade. Still, the new tracks were great, and the hour and 45 minute performance covered plenty of b-sides and fun as well as the singles you'd expect... Just a shame some people take the beards so seriously.