i
by Magnetic Fields
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: May 4, 2004
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Dot Music
    60
    Appallingly tasteful.
  2. Stylus Magazine
    50
    A record of flippant, tossed-off, uninspired, only sporadically involving chamber pop that feels, dare I say, half-hearted.
  3. Uncut
    40
    A curiously uninvolving affair. [Jun 2004, p.95]
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Awards & Rankings

99
#99 Best Album of 2004

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Ricko
    Aug 27, 2019
    6
    I can appreciate I. Stephen Merrit must laugh with some satisfaction when he sees people talking about this record. Like many Magnetic FieldsI can appreciate I. Stephen Merrit must laugh with some satisfaction when he sees people talking about this record. Like many Magnetic Fields efforts, I is a decent, a sometimes good record but ultimately one that falls well short of true greatness. "I" is ambitious in its own way, 14 songs revolving around the letter/noun I is always going to be a challenge. Tracks like "I looked all over town", "I thought you were my boyfriend" and "I don't believe you" invoke the spirit of 99 Love Songs - quirky pop with a dollop of eccentric genius on top. Then you have stuff like "Is this what they used to call love".… Full Review »
  2. alexf
    Jul 25, 2007
    9
    Another great album by Stephin Merritt.
  3. SaraL
    Jan 20, 2006
    10
    Dark, cheerful, and catchy..."I don't really love you anymore" is my favorite.
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