Distortion
The Magnetic Fields · 2008
38 min · 13 tracks · indie rock · synth-pop
A shimmering blend of synth-pop and indie rock that reflects on love and life with wit and melancholy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- witty lyrics for thoughtful listeners
- mid-tempo flow for easy enjoyment
- melancholic undertones with playful charm
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer shorter, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 15, 2008, 'Distortion' is The Magnetic Fields' seventh studio album, following their acclaimed '69 Love Songs'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound characterized by clever lyrics and diverse musical styles, continuing to explore themes of love in unconventional ways.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Sufjan Stevens· Belle and Sebastian
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Three‐Way 3:01
- 2 California Girls 3:00
- 3 Old Fools 3:02
- 4 Xavier Says 2:41
- 5 Mr. Mistletoe 2:59
- 6 Please Stop Dancing 3:00
- 7 Drive On, Driver 2:51
- 8 Too Drunk to Dream 2:59
- 9 Till the Bitter End 3:03
- 10 I’ll Dream Alone 3:07
- 11 The Nun’s Litany 2:58
- 12 Zombie Boy 3:04
- 13 Courtesans 2:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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