Sometimes there are songs that make you feel free.
They take weights off your heart. They remind you
you’re not alone, and also make you feel like you’re
running through fields of greatness, high-fiving
baby bunnies. That’s pretty much how I feel about
most songs by The Magnetic Fields.
My all time favorite MF song would have to be
Epitaph For My Heart. This dreamy song is the
beautiful acceptance of giving up and giving in.
Stephin Merritt’s ultra low voice is the perfect
compliment to this upbeat but doomy march of life. I
wrote the lyrics of this on my wall to remind myself
that no matter what, "life goes on and on and on."
Plus, he name checks the Brill Building.
My current favorite off their latest album, Love
At The Bottom of The Sea, is Quick. It's
the ultimate Magnetic Fields; slightly distorted at
times, yet still beautifully arranged, and lyrically
devastating. Claudia Gonson’s voice shines over this
light, repetitive song. Clocking in at a little over
two minutes, this short and sweet tune is a warning
to all lovers that MF doesn’t take BS.
:The
Magnetic Fields - Epitaph For My Heart:
:The
Magnetic Fields - Quick:
For those just getting into the incredible MF
catalog, honorable mentions:
You Must Be Out Of Your Mind
Andrew In Drag
I Don’t Believe You (7" Version)
Busby Berkley Dreams
Three – Way
Strange Powers
I Don’t Want To Get Over You
All My Little Words
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