Realism

by The Magnetic Fields

Realism cover art

Concluding their 'no-synth' trilogy, Stephin Merritt’s ensemble fully embraced lush, acoustic chamber-folk orchestration. The record features meticulous, organic arrangements that highlight Merritt's signature deadpan wit and acerbic lyrical observations regarding modern romance. It operates as a beautifully intricate, folksy counterpoint to their earlier, heavily synthesized indie-pop records.

Genres

  • Indie Pop
  • Chamber Folk

Tracklist

  1. You Must Be out of Your Mind
  2. Interlude
  3. We Are Having a Hootenanny
  4. I Don't Know What to Say
  5. The Dolls' Tea Party
  6. Everything Is One Big Christmas Tree
  7. Walk a Lonely Road
  8. Always Already Gone
  9. Seduced and Abandoned
  10. Better Things
  11. Painted Flower
  12. The Dada Polka
  13. From a Sinking Boat