Olivia Rodrigo Releases Magnetic Fields Cover, Readies LP3
Stereogum • • entertainment
Key Points:
- War Child's benefit compilation HELP(2) has been released, featuring new songs from artists like Cameron Winter, Arctic Monkeys, and Pulp, along with notable covers by Beth Gibbons, Arooj Aftab, Beck, Depeche Mode, beabadoobee, and Fontaines D.C.
- Olivia Rodrigo's cover of The Magnetic Fields' "The Book Of Love" stands out, delivering a bare, emotional performance that contrasts with her usual energetic style, produced by James Ford with contributions from Graham Coxon and Ed Harcourt.
- The original song, from the 1999 album 69 Love Songs, is widely cherished by fans despite its creator Stephin Merritt viewing it as a writing exercise
