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Get Lost

The Magnetic Fields · 1995

39 min · 13 tracks · indie rock · synth-pop

A whimsical blend of lo-fi indie pop and synth-driven melodies rich with poignant storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with charm
  • consistent mid-tempo flow
  • for afternoon lounging
  • sing-alongs with playful lyrics

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening
  • seek heavy emotional intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 24, 1995, 'Get Lost' was The Magnetic Fields' third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'The Charm of 5:30.' At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound that combined quirky lyrics with minimalist instrumentation, marking a transition into more sophisticated songwriting.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Famous 3:11
  • 2 The Desperate Things You Made Me Do 3:54
  • 3 Smoke and Mirrors 3:08
  • 4 With Whom to Dance? 2:27
  • 5 You and Me and the Moon 2:59
  • 6 Don’t Look Away 2:16
  • 7 Save a Secret for the Moon 3:02
  • 8 Why I Cry 3:37
  • 9 Love Is Lighter Than Air 2:59
  • 10 When You’re Old and Lonely 1:57
  • 11 The Village in the Morning 3:40
  • 12 All the Umbrellas in London 3:18
  • 13 The Dreaming Moon 3:24

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