Rating: 68.00
First, the "i" in Stephin is not a typo. However, it is indicative of the eccentricities of the artist.This album is a sort of B-sides collection from the 4 bands he's formed (The Magnetic Fields, the Gothic Archies, Buffalo Rome and the 6ths) along with several solo releases.
Stephin Merritt is someone you either get, or you don't. He can't be categorized. He's big into pop and electronica, but he also writes opera and musicals. His bands range from very experimental to fairly basic pop. His voice is described as an un-trained baritone (you can hear that) and he's been an editor for two different magazines.
Give him a try and see if he catches your imagination. If not, you're not alone, if so, it's a fascinating experience.
For the moment, at least, you can stream the whole album at Merge Records
I suggest trying The Sun And The Sea And The Sky (a 2011 solo release), Yet Another Girl (a 1995 release from The 6ths), or Plant White Roses (2011 from the Gothic Archies.)
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