Song Scan: ‘Numbers' by Frost*

'Seeing is believing'

When I first listened to the chorus section of Frost*’s ‘Numbers’ (released in 2016 at the height of Brexit), I couldn’t quite believe it. The drive of the song was incredible.

I couldn’t help but raise my fists in the air — and put the song on repeat for the next three hours.

‘Numbers’ is, to my mind, a perfect song. The performances, the production quality … the urgency.

The lyrics are also wonderful, fitting the music perfectly, with a ‘painting pictures with words’ quality to them.

Here’s a sample:

Numbers, we’re numbers, Death is for the breathing, Life is for the leaving, Numbers, we’re numbers, Hidden in the meaning, Seeing is believing.

Frost* is a British prog-rock group consisting of John Mitchell (guitar / vocals), Jem Godfrey (synth / vocals), Nathan King (bass), Craig Blunder (drums) — each of them preternaturally talented musicians.

Other standout songs from the band include ‘Heartstrings’, ‘Black Light Machine’ and ‘Towerblock’.

The group — and this song — are so outstanding in fact, it’s a real shame they aren’t better known outside of prog-rock circles.

I recommend them wholeheartedly.

The only thing I don’t recommend? Don’t get behind the wheel when this song is playing.

You’re guaranteed to get a ticket.

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