•
Rating:
THE REVIEW
I will say goodbye for the last time to this giant work.
As the "good" nineteen-year-old lad that I am, for a few years, the theme of love struck me in every sense, and this triple album called "69 Love Songs" was fitting for me.
Over the years it has accompanied me like a twin brother since it came out the same year and month I was born.
It too is a young lad for me and has a lot it wants to show, even if in the end it turns out to be quite monotonous for most, given the large number of songs: 69.
I'm saying goodbye because the work of Stephen Merritt and company is based on this long string of songs all related to the theme of love, and I don't want the romantic 69 of this magnificent work to get mixed up in my head with all those I perform on set (I've been a young promise in the porn industry for some time now).
I can no longer listen to this album, it's like betraying a brother and tarnishing the memories of my youthful flings.
I recommend it to all lovers, to those who like someone, to those who love indie-pop music, or carefree music without too many expectations. To avoid getting lost with this giant, start with songs like "Papa Was A Rodeo" and "The Book Of Love" (famous is the Peter Gabriel cover of the latter) to gradually enter and acclimatize to this enormous world of love from which I have recently emerged.
Loading comments slowly
Summary by Bot
The reviewer shares a personal and emotional connection with The Magnetic Fields' triple album 69 Love Songs. Released the same year as the reviewer’s birth, the album has been a constant companion through youth, despite its vast length causing moments of monotony. The album’s exploration of love is praised, with recommendations for newcomers to start with standout tracks like 'Papa Was A Rodeo' and 'The Book Of Love.' The reviewer ultimately bids a nostalgic farewell to this monumental work.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
02 I Don’t Believe in the Sun (04:16)
06 I Don’t Want to Get Over You (02:23)
07 Come Back From San Francisco (02:48)
09 Let’s Pretend We're Bunny Rabbits (02:25)
10 The Cactus Where Your Heart Should Be (01:11)
11 I Think I Need a New Heart (02:33)
12 The Book of Love (02:42)
13 Fido, Your Leash Is Too Long (02:34)
16 Punk Love (00:58)
17 Parades Go By (02:57)
19 A Pretty Girl Is Like… (01:51)
21 Nothing Matters When We’re Dancing (02:27)
22 Sweet-Lovin’ Man (04:59)
23 The Things We Did and Didn’t Do (02:11)
The Magnetic Fields
The Magnetic Fields are an American indie-pop project led by songwriter Stephin Merritt, widely noted for Merritt’s baritone voice, sharp lyrics, concept-driven records, and arrangements spanning lo-fi synth-pop to distortion-heavy shoegaze textures.13 Reviews
Other reviews
By MaledettaPrimavera
"'The first non-metal masterpiece in history' - I thought with my eyes closed."
"May the wicked force always be with you."
By pana
An album to listen to and love, which will serve as a benchmark for all pop to come, with an impressive emotional charge.
Love told in 69 songs without appearing for even a moment banal or sappy.
