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The latest album for the band led by singer/songwriter Stephin Merritt.
| LABEL: | Nonesuch |
| RELEASE DATE: | 15 January 2008 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Rock, Indie |
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The average user rating for this album is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
John McC. gave it a9:
Tuneless? I think not. A great pop album reminiscent of earlier Magnetic Fields records.
Brian S. gave it a2:
All the tunefulness from the previous album is gone, replaced by a series of songs that are more kitsch than substance. If "Washington, D.C." was your favorite song from "69 Love Songs," you'll like this record. If you're looking for real songs, such as "I Don't Believe in the Sun" and "Long Forgotten Fairytale," you'll be disappointed.
scott s gave it a5:
Not bad. not great. some solid tracks, but overall a less than average MF record. if you listen hard enough you can tell the songs are well written, however, with all the production and "distortion" it's hard to really enjoy it.
Jon R gave it a9:
This is really a great album. Pessimism abound but these are some wonderfully crafted pop songs.
Jason A. gave it an8:
This is a really great album. Fans of The Magnetic Fields won’t be disappointed. The only detraction that I would have to add is that sometimes the production is a little tinny. Yeah, I know that Stephen Merritt was going for an early JAMC feel but I still wish that there was a little more bass in the mix. I’m also a huge JAMC fan but you’ve gotta be in the right mood to listen to Psychocandy and the same applies to this album. Even though it is very early in 2008, I think that Distortion is going to hold up well throughout the year and end up on a lot of critics year end best of lists in December. Courtesans and Mr. Mistletoe are the only 2 songs that haven’t really grabbed me yet. Stand out’s include California Girls, Too Drunk To Dream, I’ll Dream Alone and Old Fools. Stephen Merritt seems miserable in the same way that Morrissey is and you’ve got to love that!
Scott M gave it a7:
It tends to wear out its welcome a bit but there are some pretty solid songs contained within.

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