Realism
The Magnetic Fields · 2010
33 min · 13 tracks · indie rock · synth-pop
A whimsical blend of lo-fi instrumentation and sardonic lyrics that captures the essence of everyday melancholy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical reflections on daily life
- steady pacing for easy listening
- playful narratives with sardonic humor
- for lighthearted gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, immersive tracks
- seek high-energy anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2010, 'Realism' is The Magnetic Fields' eighth studio album, following their critically acclaimed work 'Distortion' from 2008. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a more folk-inspired sound, showcasing a shift from the heavy production of their previous albums to a more stripped-down approach that emphasizes lyrical storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Sufjan Stevens· Belle and Sebastian
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Must Be out of Your Mind 3:14
- 2 Interlude 2:13
- 3 We Are Having a Hootenanny 2:10
- 4 I Don’t Know What to Say 2:32
- 5 The Dolls’ Tea Party 2:19
- 6 Everything Is One Big Christmas Tree 2:24
- 7 Walk a Lonely Road 3:06
- 8 Always Already Gone 2:41
- 9 Seduced and Abandoned 2:23
- 10 Better Things 2:33
- 11 Painted Flower 2:12
- 12 The Dada Polka 2:24
- 13 From a Sinking Boat 3:26
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