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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Sufjan Stevens· Belle and Sebastian
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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