Album Review: The Lucky Numbers - For The Win

Though its gimmicky title may suggest otherwise, The Lucky Numbers' debut, For The Win, is a record for old souls. Led by New England native Josie Crosby, the quartet's often sombre, folk-tinged blues numbers are grounded in old world influences and sophisticated songwriting. Six-minute slow-burning ballad, Blood On My Door, is the highlight, its imagistic verses amplified by Crosby's diverse vocal delivery. Things get a little repetitive in the album's final third, but the band's penchant for evocative melodies and cohesive flow between songs make For The Win a solid and promising debut.