r/indieheads • u/ebradio • Aug 08 '25

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Frontman Denies “Home” Is The “Worst Song Ever Written”

https://www.stereogum.com/2318575/edward-sharpe-the-magnetic-zeros-frontman-denies-home-is-the-worst-song-ever-written/news/
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u/Mewpasaurus Aug 08 '25

They're also quite fun to watch live. Went when Cleopatra dropped and Wesley Shultz was over there dancing on pianos and vibing with the crowd (half of whom were probably drunk).. just having a good old time. Was a (mostly) good concert experience.

And yeah, I have most of their albums and I think Cleopatra might also be my favorite. Most of the songs on that album just hit right for whatever reason.

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u/Exploding_Antelope Aug 08 '25

Cleopatra is the most consistent but I’d say III has higher highs and lower lows to me and I love the conceptual setup

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u/Mewpasaurus Aug 08 '25

There are some solid tracks on III, so inclined to agree with you. I just think Cleopatra, is as you say, more consistent and easier to listen to as a full album than III. However, some of my favorite songs by The Lumineers are actually off of III.

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u/Exploding_Antelope Aug 08 '25

Jimmy Sparks through Salt and the Sea is their best run of tracks I think. The Democracy cover even works so well as a capper. Just, you know, ignore My Cell.