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This 26-track set compiles works composed by the Magnetic Fields leader for three separate Chen Shi-Zheng operas.
| LABEL: | Nonesuch |
| RELEASE DATE: | 14 March 2006 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock, Soundtrack |
NOTES: This disc only contains select tracks from the three operas; the full scores will be released online later in the year.
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The average user rating for this album is 6.8 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
jeff b gave it a9:
These songs are MUCH better when integrated within their whole mini operas. iTunes has all three of them. Strange but beautiful stuff. Lots for the Merritt/Fields fan to grab to.
josh n gave it a3:
It's gets a three for "Shall We Sing a Duet" and it's reprise, otherwise I will never listen to any other song on this album. Reviews make it sound like listenable showtunes when actually it just pradles on to the point of irritation.
Chaz M gave it a1:
This album is utterly unlistenable, except for by critics hoping to make a point in the already frustrating spectrum of "Indie Rock." By the way, I do love 69 love songs
matt a gave it a7:
There are some beautiful moments, but, as Pitchfork pointed out, the way Merritt chose to release the songs feels wrong. Using just a few traditional Chinese instruments for the musical makes sense, but for this record it feels like something is lacking. Obviously, this is how Merritt wanted it to be, but I just can't help but wonder if he would have fused the style on the record with magnetic fields. That right there would have raised it to a nine in my opinion.
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