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Review 1 for Magnetic Fields

5 / 5

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue @

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- Sun, Nov 18, 2012 @

Posted 11/21/2012

by Anonymous

Very laid back and intimate show. Love that they announced the song names in between each song plus a story about it.

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Review 2 for Magnetic Fields

4 / 5

Great music

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- Sun, Nov 18, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Odd choice for a band @

Posted 11/20/2012

by Dirkf

I really enjoyed the band but the per show was a bit odd and would have preferred to get right to the music

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- Sun, Nov 18, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Odd choice for a band @

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Review 3 for Magnetic Fields

5 / 5

Music and Comic Genius!

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- Sun, Nov 18, 2012 @

Posted 11/20/2012

by Melsprite

What a fantastic show. Sixth and i is a beautiful venue and opening with a reading was unique and appropriate. What an amazing band!

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- Sun, Nov 18, 2012 @

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Review 4 for Magnetic Fields

5 / 5

Great show!

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue @

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- Sat, Nov 17, 2012 @

Posted 11/19/2012

by GIJoe27

Only issue was with viewing. Some seats were terrible to see the "stage" but we were lucky and got good seats.

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- Sat, Nov 17, 2012 @

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Review 5 for Magnetic Fields

4 / 5

Great Show!!!

Beacon Theatre @

- NYC @

Posted 05/03/2012

by GiaV1

Location:NYC

There was something oddly romantic and at the same time sadly emotional about The Magnetic Field's performance. I love their songs and Merritt's wit. They put on a great show and upon departure, I found myself reminicing (more than I like to admit) about loves lost and revenge fascinations. I loved it.

As for Devotchka, I have seen them a couple of times at smaller, grittier venues, and they have been incredible, every time. I did find this particular performance a bit underwhelming. I understand that they were the opening band, and yes, they were acoustic, but they played all their 'biggest' songs, and felt like they left me waiting for the punchline.

Either way, both Devotchka and The Magnetic Fields were splendid.

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Review 6 for Magnetic Fields

5 / 5

Magnetic Fields + Devotchka = magic evening

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

, GA @

- Sat, Apr 14, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Stephen Merritt's elevator tale @

Posted 04/17/2012

by Apalachee

Not only was I thrilled to be going to see the Magnetic Fields, but upon seeing Devotchka's name under theirs on the Variety Playhouse marquee I was in HEAVEN. What a great show! Both acts were at the top of their games and I could not have been happier. One of those shows that you never want to end!

Variety Playhouse @

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- Sat, Apr 14, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Stephen Merritt's elevator tale @

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Review 7 for Magnetic Fields

5 / 5

The Magnetic Fields and DeVotchKa were spot on

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

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- Sat, Apr 14, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The Book of Love. @

Opening act(s): DeVotchKa @

Posted 04/16/2012

by davejl

Location:Marietta

DeVotchKa's set and stage-style was beautiful. With Shawn King on drum machine and trumpet and Tom Hagerman filling out the sound on accordion and violin, Urata's voice and whistling was enchanting.

The Magnetic Fields were hilarious, but musically compelling as well. Stage-talk and showmanship of the group filled in the gaps between their satirical songs, while their more serious numbers grounded the show in music instead of letting the feel of the concert devolve into a stand-up comedy set. Rotation of singing leads made Stephin Merritt's bass vocals stand out as that much more among the higher registers of Claudia and Shirley.

All together an extremely enjoyable and memorable show.

Variety Playhouse @

- Atlanta @

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- Sat, Apr 14, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The Book of Love. @

Opening act(s): DeVotchKa @

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Review 8 for Magnetic Fields

4 / 5

Chill, Real Chill. Sipping some fine chardonnay.

Beacon Theatre @

- New York @

, NY @

- Wed, Apr 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Merrit reading to the audience the words on a Dentene gum wrapper. @

Setlist: Can't remember, but alot of the songs were off the new album. @

Opening act(s): Devotchka @

Posted 04/08/2012

by Fastfox

Location:nyc

This show's dynamic is a change of pace from the shows I've been to mostly because the venue is a sitdown theater seating. The set is pared down with no extraneous stage props which was OK with me. This venue is perfect for the Magnetic Fields, I think. Glad I saw them live and would be interested to see how they perform in the traditional standup setting. Stephin Merrit is drier than a fine chardonnay.

Beacon Theatre @

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- Wed, Apr 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Merrit reading to the audience the words on a Dentene gum wrapper. @

Setlist: Can't remember, but alot of the songs were off the new album. @

Opening act(s): Devotchka @

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Review 9 for Magnetic Fields

1 / 5

awful

Beacon Theatre @

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- Wed, Apr 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: leaving @

Posted 04/06/2012

by Goldie92

I have seen the magnetic fields before and really enjoyed them though I was not thrilled with the amount the women sang. This time the cutesy factor was over the top. My friend said she felt like she was watching a Christopher Guest movie and not in a good way. I left half way through , it was cloying, precious and pretentious.Very disappointing

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- Wed, Apr 4, 2012 @

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Review 10 for Magnetic Fields

5 / 5

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- New York @

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- Wed, Apr 4, 2012 @

Posted 04/06/2012

by Anonymous

Magnetic Fields were amazing as usual.Sound at the Beacon Theatre is incredible.

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- Wed, Apr 4, 2012 @

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Review 11 for Magnetic Fields

1 / 5

I don't get it

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- Wed, Apr 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: DeVotchka opener @

Opening act(s): DeVotchka @

Posted 04/06/2012

by 245032

Location:NYC

I went to this show to see the opener- DeVotchka. Which for the record, was great (they always are). I knew only one song of the Magnetic Fields and like it quite a lot so was looking forward to the show. The Magnetic Fields have a strange presence on stage which I think only true band geeks can appreciate. I found myself looking around me thinking "do these people really like this?" and reminisced about my flute days in 8th grade. The songs are all a bit gimmicky which got old really fast. Oh, and they never played the one song that I knew and have to believe is their most popular.

I was disappointed that DeVotchka played with these guys. I just don't get it.

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- Wed, Apr 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: DeVotchka opener @

Opening act(s): DeVotchka @

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Review 12 for Magnetic Fields

3 / 5

Beacon Theatre @

- New York @

, NY @

- Wed, Apr 4, 2012 @

Posted 04/06/2012

by Anonymous

Frankly...I thought the performance was a little flat.

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- Wed, Apr 4, 2012 @

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Review 13 for Magnetic Fields

5 / 5

I love the Magnetic Fields!

Beacon Theatre @

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- Wed, Apr 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The live performance of their new song "Quick" warmed me up to the new album more. Also, I loved that they played Chicken With It's Head Cut Off" @

Opening act(s): Devotchka @

Posted 04/06/2012

by pekulier

Location:new york, ny

I loved the laid-back acoustic versions of their songs and that they played mostly old stuff!

Beacon Theatre @

- New York @

, NY @

- Wed, Apr 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The live performance of their new song "Quick" warmed me up to the new album more. Also, I loved that they played Chicken With It's Head Cut Off" @

Opening act(s): Devotchka @

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Review 14 for Magnetic Fields

5 / 5

Beacon Theatre @

- New York @

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- Tue, Apr 3, 2012 @

Posted 04/05/2012

by Anonymous

Wonderful as always. Part poetic, part catchy tunes. Polite crowd- listening in silence as the music plays. More like going to a classical music concert!

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- Tue, Apr 3, 2012 @

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Review 15 for Magnetic Fields

1 / 5

Magnetic Fields' live show is a bore

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- Tue, Apr 3, 2012 @

Posted 04/05/2012

by JoshinNYC

Ditching the drums works for some bands but not Magnetic Fields. This show at the Beacon, my first time seeing the band live, made me wonder why some bands play live at all. There is no improvisation going on beyond a few vocal inflections; the instrumental parts are simple and not that exciting to watch; and then every 2 minute song is punctuated by some lengthy banter that's not half as witty as the audience would like to think.

My suggestion - skip it.

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- Tue, Apr 3, 2012 @

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Review 16 for Magnetic Fields

5 / 5

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Posted 04/05/2012

by Anonymous

fantastic show! best performance I've seen all year.

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- Tue, Apr 3, 2012 @

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Review 17 for Magnetic Fields

2 / 5

Unforgivable

Beacon Theatre @

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- Tue, Apr 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "I Die" @

Posted 04/05/2012

by Samx10

They showed up a half an hour after the preceding band had left the stage. Their set meandered, unallayed by any kind of onstage theatrics. Their internal conversations were mainly to settle disputes. In short, the show was a waste of time, and worse: it showed a band that I had previously liked in a negative light.

Beacon Theatre @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Apr 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "I Die" @

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Review 18 for Magnetic Fields

3 / 5

The Magnetic Fields were underwhelming

Beacon Theatre @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Apr 3, 2012 @

Posted 04/05/2012

by sfgirl111

Location:Booklyn

We were hoping they would do something special for the show...instead they sounded just like their albums. The sound was also really low and at times hard to hear.

Beacon Theatre @

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- Tue, Apr 3, 2012 @

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Review 19 for Magnetic Fields

5 / 5

Magnetic Fields Show

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- Tue, Apr 3, 2012 @

Posted 04/05/2012

by Anonymous

show was tight. sound was amazing. i wish they had played a few more songs, but they did have good album variety. or, good for me anyway.

Beacon Theatre @

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- Tue, Apr 3, 2012 @

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Review 20 for Magnetic Fields

5 / 5

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- Tue, Apr 3, 2012 @

Posted 04/05/2012

by Anonymous

The Magnetic Fields are always worth seeing live. I've seen them quite a few times and I'm never disappointed. This show at the Beacon was a perfect example of what I like about them: warm, inviting, humorous songs about heartbreak and sadness. What is not to enjoy?

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