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This is the best but is not representative of the band. Raucus and rowdy
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The Magnetic Fields are a bonafide band and Stephen Merritt is the chief singer-songwriter of the group. Throughout all of their albums they have proven themselves as a band with clever lyrics and synthesized pop music. With their new album, Distortion, they follow this same formula, however with a distinctively different style. The music is, well, distorted with walls of sound that create a sludgy and dare I say, shoegaze feel. I can certainly see how some people would complain about the reverb but hence the album title, the wall of sound is what is supposed to make this a unique listening experience. It’s not “just noise” but rather, a way of trying a new approach while still succeeding. Another standout is “California Girls” with its Beach Boys references found throughout the entire song, especially in the not so subtle title. With Distortion, The Magnetic Fields have certainly started in a very classy and memorable manner. Though this may seem like too much of a retreat for fans of their previous albums, the same components and proponents that make The Fields such a strong band are all still here. This is a terrific album, one fully ready and suited for headphones; an album that should be easily enjoyed by all and that will surely be loved by many.Read full review
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