Quickies
by Magnetic Fields
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: May 15, 2020
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Rolling Stone
    May 15, 2020
    60
    Not his most satisfying concept, but he can do more in 72 seconds that most artists can in four minutes. [May 2020, p.89]
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6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Ricko
    Aug 27, 2020
    5
    When The Magnetic Fields are on form they are the best in the business at weird and clever catchy pop. When they are off form they are hardWhen The Magnetic Fields are on form they are the best in the business at weird and clever catchy pop. When they are off form they are hard work. "Quickies" is hard work for the listener and is made up of (in my opinion) mostly throw away material. All 28 songs are similarly uninspiring and there is maybe 3 what can only be described as song sketches that I feel the need to revisit again. I tried but I'm just going to listen to 69 Love Songs now instead to remind me how good this outfit can be.… Full Review »
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