Does anyone listen to The Magnetic Fields or any other Stephin Merritr projects?
By new_waver
@new_waver (198)
October 18, 2007 9:51am CST
I love the Magnetic Fields, but there doesn't seem to be any discussion about them. Does anyone have any opinions? Best album, song, tour, etc? Has anyone heard any of Stephin Merritt's other projects (like the Gothic Archies, who do the soundtrack for the Lemony Snicket movies, or the 6ths)?
I have a hard time picking a favorite with this band, because they constantly surprise me with their genius. The lyrics are literate, wry, witty, and beautiful (often all at once), and the music is some of the best, lushest pop I have heard.
69 Love Songs might be my favorite album just for sheer volume of choice, though i is probably more consistent. 'Crazy for You but Not That Crazy', 'All My Little Words' and 'The Book of Love' are three standout songs, off the top of my head. I'm sure I'll think of more.
Anyone else?
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@nightwrapped (7)
• United States
24 Nov 07
I'm a big fan as well. The only non-Magnetic Fields work I have heard by Merritt was the soundtrack to Neil Gaiman's Coraline audiobook. You are right about "The Book of Love"....that and "Abigail, Belle of Kilronan" are real tearjerkers for me. On the lighter side, I absolutely ADORE "Long-Forgotten Fairytale"- great for dancing around! and "Let's Pretend We're Bunny Rabbits"- perhaps a bit unconventional as love songs go, but hey, it's honest. :)
