The Charm Of The Highway Strip by The Magnetic Fields is an essential release in the band’s distinctive catalog, blending evocative storytelling with a seamless fusion of electronic textures and folk-inspired songwriting. Led by Stephin Merritt’s unmistakable voice and lyrical wit, the album explores life on the open road, weaving melancholy themes with an undercurrent of restless longing.
Listeners are drawn into the stately electro-rock of tracks like "Born on a Train," where haunting melodies and poetic lyricism paint a vision of wanderers and ghostly highways. Recognized for its consistently great songwriting, The Charm Of The Highway Strip stands out as a fan favorite and highlights The Magnetic Fields’ unique ability to capture heartbreak, fate, and fleeting promises within every song.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Merge Records
- Genre: Electronic, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 06/09/2017
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TRACKS
A1. Lonely Highway
A2. Long Vermont Roads
A3. Born On A Train
A4. I Have The Moon
A5. Two Characters In Search Of A Country Song
B1. Crowd Of Drifters
B2. Fear Of Trains
B3. When The Open Road Is Closing In
B4. Sunset City
B5. Dust Bowl
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