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The Magnetic Fields Distortion [Nonesuch/Jan 15] |
| Horrible cover art aside (yes, that album cover is actually real), Stephin Merritt’s latest thematic undertaking is drenched in reverb — brilliantly accentuating Shirley Simms’ sugary vocals, which in turn act as delicious adversaries to Merritt’s deep, miserablist delivery.
RIYL: Witty lyricisms, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The National, The Hold Steady |
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