Observer: Magnetic Fields' "Distortion" a "Lovely Addition" to a Time-Honored Tradition

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"Noise has had a long and distinguished pop career," writes Kitty Emipre in the Observer (UK), following the trajectory from Phil Spector to Jesus and Mary Chain to the paper's CD of the week: The Magnetic Fields' new record, Distortion, "a lovely addition to the noisy canon and a barbed new year tonic."

And through all the distortion promised by the album's title and delivered by the band, "rest assured," writes Empire, "the melodies speak louder than the din." And Stephin Merritt, "a pop auteur of great distinction," delivers the album's "finest moments" when he unexpectedly "chirrups away" on "Too Drunk to Dream."

To read the full review, visit observer.guardian.co.uk.

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  • Monday, January 7, 2008
    Observer: Magnetic Fields' "Distortion" a "Lovely Addition" to a Time-Honored Tradition

    "Noise has had a long and distinguished pop career," writes Kitty Emipre in the Observer (UK), following the trajectory from Phil Spector to Jesus and Mary Chain to the paper's CD of the week: The Magnetic Fields' new record, Distortion, "a lovely addition to the noisy canon and a barbed new year tonic."

    And through all the distortion promised by the album's title and delivered by the band, "rest assured," writes Empire, "the melodies speak louder than the din." And Stephin Merritt, "a pop auteur of great distinction," delivers the album's "finest moments" when he unexpectedly "chirrups away" on "Too Drunk to Dream."

    To read the full review, visit observer.guardian.co.uk.

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