Reviewing The Magnetic Fields' latest Nonesuch release, Distortion, the New York Daily News has kind words for Stephin Merritt's trademark wit and also draws attention to his "flair for melodies," which shines through on the new record. "I could go on praising Merritt's hard wit," writes reviewer Jim Farber. "But he's long been known for that. What's new is his fetish for sound—this one so woozy and blurred it gives his disturbed lyrics their perfect mate."
Reviewing The Magnetic Fields' latest Nonesuch release, Distortion, New York Daily News music critic Jim Farber has kind words for Stephin Merritt's trademark wit and also draws attention to his "flair for melodies," which shines through on the new record.
"I could go on praising Merritt's hard wit," writes Farber. "But he's long been known for that. What's new is his fetish for sound—this one so woozy and blurred it gives his disturbed lyrics their perfect mate."
To read the review, visit nydailynews.com.
The Denver Post, in its review, says the album comes from a man whose "otherworldly songwriting prowess often produces some of the best music around" and says the latest record "rewards each listen with new levels of organic, emotional depth."
To read the review, visit denverpost.com.
And on the radio ...
WNYC's Soundcheck staff has named Distortion a CD of the Week this week, calling it "a fine homage" both to The Jesus and Mary Chain and "the melancholy pop of the Beach Boys."
You can hear The Magnetic Fields's "Drive On, Driver" off Distortion on the latest episode of BBC Radio 2's Music Club Weekly with host Simon Mayo. The show is chock full of great songs and insight, but if you're looking to get straight to the song, you'll find it about 28 minutes into the show. Visit bbc.co.uk/radio2 to listen to this week's episode.