Lucky No. 7
| Lucky No. 7 | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | September 26, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
| Studio | Sonic Ranch Studios (Tornillo, Texas) | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, electronic rock, synthwave | |||
| Length | 21:34 | |||
| Label | Arts & Crafts México | |||
| Producer | Diego Solórzano, Ricardo Acasuso | |||
| Rey Pila chronology | ||||
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Lucky No. 7 is an extended play (EP) by Mexican rock band Rey Pila, released on September 26, 2019, through Arts & Crafts México. The five-track EP was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios in Tornillo, Texas, produced by Diego Solórzano with additional production and mixing by Ricardo Acasuso, and mastered by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering.[1]
Background and release
The EP followed a two-year gap after the band’s 2017 release Wall of Goth. Its release coincided with high-profile live performances: Rey Pila were invited by French band Phoenix to support their *Ti Amo* residency at El Plaza Condesa in Mexico City,[2] and were later chosen by The Cure to open their October 2019 concert at Foro Sol in Mexico City.[3]
Critical reception
Lucky No. 7 received favorable coverage from both Mexican and international outlets. UK’s Clash Magazine described the EP as part of the band’s return to form, highlighting its blend of synth-pop and rock textures.[4] In Mexico, Me Hace Ruido praised its “eclectic energy” and “dark yet danceable soundscapes,”[5] while IndieRocks! called it “a bridge between the past and future of Rey Pila’s sound, equally cinematic and raw.”[6] Revista Marvin highlighted its nostalgic and retro-futurist qualities.[7]
The single "Disciples IV" was listed in Mexico City’s **Reactor 105.7 FM** annual countdown of the best songs of 2019, appearing at number 66.[8]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Diego Solórzano, Andrés Velasco and Rodrigo Blanco.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Disciples IV" | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Flames" | 2:45 |
| 3. | "Anxious" | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Come Over" | 4:01 |
| 5. | "Lucky No. 7" | 3:04 |
| Total length: | 17:02 | |
Credits
- Diego Solórzano – producer
- Ricardo Acasuso – additional production, mixing
- Brian Lucey – mastering
References
- ^ "Lucky No. 7 EP – Rey Pila". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ @reypila (2019-05-06). "We're very excited to be @wearephoenix's special guests this week in Mexico City 🙌" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2025-08-29 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Rey Pila, la antesala de The Cure". El Informador. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Rey Pila Share New Music and Announce Return". Clash. 2019. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Rey Pila sorprende con Lucky No. 7". Me Hace Ruido. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Rey Pila lanza EP Lucky No. 7". IndieRocks!. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Rey Pila nos lleva a un viaje retro-futurista con Lucky No. 7". Revista Marvin. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Conteo Reactor 2019: Las 105.7 canciones". Me Hace Ruido. 30 December 2019. Retrieved 2025-08-29.