Love at the Bottom of the Sea
The Magnetic Fields · 2012
34 min · 15 tracks · indie rock · synth-pop
Breezy synth-pop melodies intertwine with witty, sardonic lyrics that capture the complexities of modern love.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- breezy melodies for sunny days
- witty lyrics spark playful engagement
- steady flow of short tracks
- quick bursts of love reflections
Maybe skip if you want
- long, immersive listening preferences
- deep emotional explorations desired
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, 'Love at the Bottom of the Sea' is The Magnetic Fields' tenth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Distortion' from 2008. The album showcases a return to their signature lo-fi pop sound and lyrical playfulness after exploring more polished production techniques in previous works. This release reflects a continued evolution in frontman Stephin Merritt's songwriting and thematic exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Sufjan Stevens· Belle and Sebastian
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Your Girlfriend’s Face 2:20
- 2 Andrew in Drag 2:11
- 3 God Wants Us to Wait 2:05
- 4 Born for Love 2:38
- 5 I’d Go Anywhere With Hugh 2:07
- 6 Infatuation (With Your Gyration) 2:12
- 7 The Only Boy in Town 2:35
- 8 The Machine in Your Hand 2:23
- 9 Goin’ Back to the Country 2:00
- 10 I’ve Run Away to Join the Fairies 2:16
- 11 The Horrible Party 2:07
- 12 My Husband’s Pied‐à‐Terre 2:05
- 13 I Don’t Like Your Tone 2:08
- 14 Quick! 2:28
- 15 All She Cares About Is Mariachi 2:37
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