The Magnetic Fields

Holiday

How can I explain my attraction to the music of Stephen Merritt’s band, The Magnetic Fields? Words for this aren’t readily presenting themselves in my creative process while I type out this intro. So, let’s say his music appeals to me on the basis of its dark humor and polished musicality. There is real talent here. But, like so much of his music, it starts to sound the same. A good same like how cold milk always refreshes my thirst. But, not if I drink it like water. Then the ... read more