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Holiday

The Magnetic Fields · 1994

36 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · synth-pop

A whimsical blend of lo-fi instrumentation and poignant lyrics wrapped in a synth-pop aesthetic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with charm
  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • poignant lyrics for reflective moments
  • for afternoon daydreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, sprawling compositions
  • seek high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Holiday' was released in 1994, The Magnetic Fields were still establishing their identity, following their debut album 'Distant Plastic Trees' from 1991. This album marked a significant step in their evolution, showcasing the band's signature blend of irony and romanticism that would define their later works.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 BBC Radiophonic Workshop 0:22
  • 2 Desert Island 3:36
  • 3 Deep Sea Diving Suit 2:05
  • 4 Strange Powers 2:41
  • 5 Torn Green Velvet Eyes 4:22
  • 6 The Flowers She Sent and the Flowers She Said She Sent 2:26
  • 7 Swinging London 2:35
  • 8 In My Secret Place 1:41
  • 9 Sad Little Moon 2:12
  • 10 The Trouble I’ve Been Looking For 2:23
  • 11 Sugar World 3:19
  • 12 All You Ever Do Is Walk Away 2:05
  • 13 In My Car 2:56
  • 14 Take Ecstasy With Me 3:36

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