The Magic Numbers new album and tour dates

The Magic Numbers have announced details of the release of a new album and UK tour in June.

The album, titled The Runaway, will be released through Heavenly Recordings on Monday June 7th 2010.

The 12-track album was produced by Romeo Stodart and Valgeir Sigurdsson (Bjork, Bonnie Prince Billy, Múm) and mixed by Ben Hillier (Doves, Elbow, Blur). It is their third album following The Magic Numbers (June 2005) & Those The Brokes (November 2007).

It also features string arrangements by Robert Kirby, renowned for his work with the likes of Nick Drake, Sandy Denny and Elvis Costello. The album was the last Robert worked on before he sadly passed away in October 2009.

The full track-listing of the album is as follows:

1. The Pulse
2. Hurt So Good
3. Why Did You Call?
4. Once I Had
5. A Start With No Ending
6. Throwing My Heart Away
7. Restless River
8. Only Seventeen
9. Sound Of Something
10. The Song That No One Knows
11. Dreams Of A Revelation
12. I'm Sorry

A limited-edition of the album will also be available featuring a 4-track live EP recorded at Wiltons Music Hall in London.

The album can be pre-ordered from HMV for a reduced price via the following link:

The group have also announced details of an extensive UK tour in June.

The full list of dates are as follows:

JUNE
3rd Leeds Irish Centre
4th Newcastle University
5th Glasgow ABC
7th Manchester Academy
8th Liverpool Academy
9th Sheffield Leadmill
11th Bristol Anson Rooms
12th Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall
13th Cambridge Junction
15th Brighton Komedia
16th Norwich Waterfront
17th London Shepherd's Bush Empire.