Distortion (The Magnetic Fields album)
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Distortion is the eighth studio album by American indie pop band The Magnetic Fields. It was released on January 15, 2008 on Nonesuch Records.
Recording
As the album's title implies, several of the musical performances featured are distorted by various means. In particular, the album's sound was influenced by the 1985 album Psychocandy by The Jesus and Mary Chain.[1][2]
Distortion was recorded at Mother West in New York City. It was produced by Stephin Merritt and co-produced by Charles Newman.
No synthesizers were used to record the album; it is the second in a "no-synth trilogy", succeeding the 2004 album i and preceding 2010's Realism.[3]
Release
Distortion debuted at number 77 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling about 8,000 copies in its first week.[4]
Reception
Distortion has been well received by critics. It currently holds a 79/100 rating at review aggregator website Metacritic.[5]
Track listing
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Personnel
The Magnetic Fields
- Stephin Merritt – vocals, instrumentation, production, mixing
- Claudia Gonson – drums, piano, Farfisa organ, backing vocals, management
- Sam Davol – cello
- John Woo – lead guitar
- Shirley Simms – vocals
Additional personnel
- Daniel Handler – accordion
- A. Klasinski, I. Pearle, R. Stevens – "orgiasts"
Technical
- Charles Newman – production, mixing
- Tom Rogers – mixing, additional mastering
- Robert Stevens – engineering assistance
- Jeff Lipton – mastering
- Evan Gaffney Design – sleeve design
- Marcelo Krasilcic – sleeve photography
- Michael English – logo design
References
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- ↑ Katie Hasty, "Keys Still Atop Album Chart In Slow Sales Week", Billboard.com, January 23, 2008.
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External links
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