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79 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: The latest album for the band led by singer/songwriter Stephin Merritt.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. MSN Consumer Guide (Robert Christgau)
    100
    He's made a novelty record that gets deeper with time.
  2. Uncut
    60
    He may be treading water a little until he really gets into his groove as the 21st century Sondheim, but Distortion at its best is beguiling and quietly devastating.
  3. Under The Radar
    30
    There are some entertaining songs here ('Drive On, Driver,' 'I'll Dream Alone') but overall, there is scarcely an affective moment on Distortion. [Winter 2008, p.83]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. JohnMcC.
    9
    Tuneless? I think not. A great pop album reminiscent of earlier Magnetic Fields records.
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  2. scotts
    5
    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.… Expand
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  3. BrianS.
    2
    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.… Expand
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