Lucky No. 7

Lucky No. 7 is an extended play 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.

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, and were later chosen by The Cure to open their October 2019 concert at Foro Sol in Mexico City.

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. In Mexico, Me Hace Ruido praised its “eclectic energy” and “dark yet danceable soundscapes,” while IndieRocks! called it “a bridge between the past and future of Rey Pila’s sound, equally cinematic and raw.” Revista Marvin highlighted its nostalgic and retro-futurist qualities.
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.

Credits

Diego Solórzano – producer
Ricardo Acasuso – additional production, mixing
Brian Lucey – mastering