Magnetic Fields changes styles (Truman State University Index)11 February 2010, 2:16 amMagnetic Fields' "Realism" is nothing like today's style, but it's unique sound is refreshing.
The Magnetic Fields
On a magnet, every north pole must have a complementary south pole so as not to disturb the natural balance of nature. The Magnetic Fields recently released the final album, entitled "Realism," in their "no synth trilogy." Although "Realism" is supposed to be the companion piece to their 2008 album "Distortion," they would be better described as polar opposites. "Distortion" saw the band experimenting with different possible ways of distorting their music. With "Realism," the band discards complicated production methods and effects in favor of a toned down, acoustic folk-inspired album.
...The blending of styles and instruments leads to a number of diverse tracks on "Realism." Some of the songs on the album are very kitschy, such as "We Are Having a Hootenanny Now," a hoedown song speaking of the absurdity of Scientology in Merritt's eyes.
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