The Magnetic Fields – 69 Love Songs

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Artist: The Magnetic Fields

Title: 69 Love Songs

Year: 1999

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Tracklist

  • 1. Absolutely Cuckoo (1:34)
  • 2. I Don't Believe in the Sun (4:16)
  • 3. All My Little Words (2:46)
  • 4. A Chicken With Its Head Cut Off (2:41)
  • 5. Reno Dakota (1:05)
  • 6. I Don't Want to Get Over You (2:22)
  • 7. Come Back From San Francisco (2:48)
  • 8. The Luckiest Guy on the Lower East Side (3:43)
  • 9. Let's Pretend We're Bunny Rabbits (2:25)
  • 10. The Cactus Where Your Heart Should Be (1:11)
  • 11. I Think I Need a New Heart (2:32)
  • 12. The Book of Love (2:42)
  • 13. Fido, Your Leash Is Too Long (2:33)
  • 14. How Fucking Romantic (0:58)
  • 15. The One You Really Love (2:53)
  • 16. Punk Love (0:58)
  • 17. Parades Go By (2:56)
  • 18. Boa Constrictor (0:58)
  • 19. A Pretty Girl Is Like (1:50)
  • 20. My Sentimental Melody (3:07)
  • 21. Nothing Matters When We're Dancing (2:27)
  • 22. Sweet-Lovin' Man (4:59)
  • 23. The Things We Did and Didn't Do (2:11)
  • 1. Roses (0:27)
  • 2. Love Is Like Jazz (2:56)
  • 3. When My Boy Walks Down the Street (2:38)
  • 4. Time Enough for Rocking When We're Old (2:03)
  • 5. Very Funny (1:26)
  • 6. Grand Canyon (2:28)
  • 7. No One Will Ever Love You (3:14)
  • 8. If You Don't Cry (3:06)
  • 9. You're My Only Home (2:17)
  • 10. (Crazy for You But) Not That Crazy (2:18)
  • 11. My Only Friend (2:01)
  • 12. Promises of Eternity (3:46)
  • 13. World Love (3:07)
  • 14. Washington, D.C. (1:53)
  • 15. Long-Forgotten Fairytale (3:37)
  • 16. Kiss Me Like You Mean It (2:00)
  • 17. Papa Was a Rodeo (5:01)
  • 18. Epitaph for My Heart (2:50)
  • 19. Asleep and Dreaming (1:53)
  • 20. The Sun Goes Down and the World Goes Dancing (2:46)
  • 21. The Way You Say Good-Night (2:44)
  • 22. Abigail, Belle of Kilronan (2:00)
  • 23. I Shatter (3:09)
  • 1. Underwear (2:49)
  • 2. It's a Crime (3:54)
  • 3. Busby Berkeley Dreams (3:36)
  • 4. I'm Sorry I Love You (3:06)

Review

"69 Love Songs," masterminded by Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields, is an extensive exploration into the art of the love song, released on September 7, 1999. Rather than a simplistic anthology of love songs, it digs into the essence of what makes a love song resonate. The original concept was an even more considerable collection of 100 tracks, signaling Merritt's ambitious creativity, which was later distilled to the 69 pieces that comprise this varied album. Across its breadth, the album deftly navigates through a multitude of genres, from indie pop to synth-pop and beyond, reflecting Merritt's songwriting prowess and the band's genre-fluid performance style. The cohesion of the album is a direct result of Merritt's sharp, reflective lyrics wrapped in a mix of irony and earnestness.

Critics have often lauded "69 Love Songs" for its sprawling narrative and intricate songwriting, dubbing it a timeless work that engages listeners on intensely personal levels. It is recognized as both an ode to and a critique of the love song format, with a spectrum of tracks that are amusing, touching, and truly sincere. Some argue the album's ambitious length does not consistently hit the mark, feeling that its potency wanes in the latter portions. Nevertheless, for many, the album's expansive reach mirrors the multifaceted nature of love itself. "69 Love Songs" has cemented itself in the indie music canon, not only as a bold statement on love and songcraft but as a brilliant snapshot of The Magnetic Fields' artistic vision. - Nate

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