50 Song Memoir
by Magnetic Fields
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Mar 10, 2017
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 37
  3. Negative: 5 out of 37
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  1. rickterp
    Mar 12, 2017
    6
    Because of all the positive buzz about this, I listened to this in its entirety when it streamed on NPR Music First Listen. I can't say I was impressed. Sure, there are some decent songs, but many seem like fill to me. And Stephin Merritt's voice just doesn't work for me. To be fair, I never really got into Magnetic Fields before and this might not have been the place to start. I hope allBecause of all the positive buzz about this, I listened to this in its entirety when it streamed on NPR Music First Listen. I can't say I was impressed. Sure, there are some decent songs, but many seem like fill to me. And Stephin Merritt's voice just doesn't work for me. To be fair, I never really got into Magnetic Fields before and this might not have been the place to start. I hope all of you keep enjoying this, but I'm one who just doesn't get it.… Expand

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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Pretty Much Amazing
    Jun 23, 2017
    83
    Two and a half hours is a hefty commitment, but if you take the time, you’ll have fun with this one.
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  2. PopMatters
    Jun 5, 2017
    60
    50 Song Memoir might not lift itself into the same orbit of greatness as its gargantuan twin, but it’s still a strong work from one of the most singular songwriters of the last 30 years.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    Mar 23, 2017
    90
    Merritt has lifted the curtain JUST enough to draw us that bit more into his world, while still maintaining both his brilliantly singular world-view and style AND enough distance for us to look on in abject admiration.
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