It’s February, so you’re probably in the market for sweet songs to put on Valentine’s Day mixtapes. Or better yet, to put on apology mixtapes after you fuck up on Valentine’s Day, with all of its stupid expectations and tacky traditions. Damn Valentine’s Day!
There’s no better mixtape band than the Magnetic Fields, whose catchy tunes offer just the right balance of wit and sincerity. It also helps that songwriter Stephin Merrit’s specialty is love songs, as he put 69 excellent ones on 1999’s aptly-titled 69 Love Songs.
Lately I’ve been listening to the track “I Don’t Want to Get Over You” on repeat. Of course, that’s a breakup song, so here’s the more seasonally appropriate “The Book of Love.” It’s a gorgeous song that’s ideal for late-night serenades and overly-earnest YouTube clips.
On April 20, Merge will reissue 69 Love Songs on vinyl. Pre-order it now and you will receive a printable e-Valentine card. Y’know, in case you’re really sorry. A new documentary called Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields will premier at SXSW.
MP3: “The Book of Love”
There’s no better mixtape band than the Magnetic Fields, whose catchy tunes offer just the right balance of wit and sincerity. It also helps that songwriter Stephin Merrit’s specialty is love songs, as he put 69 excellent ones on 1999’s aptly-titled 69 Love Songs.
Lately I’ve been listening to the track “I Don’t Want to Get Over You” on repeat. Of course, that’s a breakup song, so here’s the more seasonally appropriate “The Book of Love.” It’s a gorgeous song that’s ideal for late-night serenades and overly-earnest YouTube clips.
On April 20, Merge will reissue 69 Love Songs on vinyl. Pre-order it now and you will receive a printable e-Valentine card. Y’know, in case you’re really sorry. A new documentary called Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields will premier at SXSW.
MP3: “The Book of Love”
