Quickies
46 min · 28 tracks · indie rock
A whimsical collection of short, sharp songs that blend sardonic humor with lo-fi indie pop melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Biggest Tits in History Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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The Day the Politicians Died — This track cleverly juxtaposes dark humor with a catchy melody, encapsulating the album's satirical tone while addressing contemporary political disillusionment.
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I Wish I Were a Prostitute Again — Blending humor and poignant nostalgia, this song captures the essence of longing and regret through its playful yet reflective lyrics.
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When She Plays the Toy Piano — The delicate instrumentation paired with evocative lyrics creates a whimsical atmosphere, illustrating the band's ability to convey profound emotion within brief musical snapshots.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of humor
- playful irreverence throughout tracks
- short attention span friendly
- for lighthearted gatherings
- snappy storytelling with wit
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek deep emotional narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features a unique format of short songs, diverging from typical album structures.
- Themes
- political disillusionment· nostalgic longing· whimsical storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Quickies is The Magnetic Fields' follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2017 album 50 Song Memoir. By this point in their career, the band had established a reputation for clever lyricism and eclectic sound, making this collection of brief tracks a playful experiment in brevity and wit as they continued to explore new sonic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Sufjan Stevens· Belle and Sebastian
Tracklist
- 1 Castles of America 0:34
- 2 The Biggest Tits in History Start here 2:12
- 3 The Day the Politicians Died 1:57
- 4 Castle Down a Dirt Road 1:47
- 5 Bathroom Quickie 0:46
- 6 My Stupid Boyfriend 2:01
- 7 Love Gone Wrong 2:13
- 8 Favorite Bar 1:12
- 9 Kill a Man a Week 0:59
- 10 Kraftwerk in a Blackout 1:49
- 11 When She Plays the Toy Piano 2:06
- 12 Death Pact (Let’s Make A) 0:17
- 13 I’ve Got a Date With Jesus 2:16
- 14 Come, Life, Shaker Life! 2:35
- 15 (I Want to Join a) Biker Gang 2:21
- 16 Rock ’n’ Roll Guy 2:33
- 17 You’ve Got a Friend in Beelzebub 1:13
- 18 Let’s Get Drunk Again (and Get Divorced) 1:15
- 19 The Best Cup of Coffee in Tennessee 2:07
- 20 When the Brat Upstairs Got a Drum Kit 1:52
- 21 The Price You Pay 1:52
- 22 The Boy in the Corner 0:55
- 23 Song of the Ant 0:43
- 24 I Wish I Had Fangs and a Tail 1:51
- 25 Evil Rhythm 1:47
- 26 She Says Hello 1:01
- 27 The Little Robot Girl 2:11
- 28 I Wish I Were a Prostitute Again 2:15
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