Day 14 - M
The Magnetic Fields - Take Ecstasy With Me
Stephin Merritt making his final appearance in this series with his most notable band, The Magnetic Fields. It wasn't long after discovering Future Bible Heroes that I had amassed every other Stephin Merritt release that I could find. Their 1994 album "Holiday" closes with this perfect slice of synth pop. The song is as sad as any Merritt has ever written and the music is as close to perfect as it gets. As I was once almost "beat up just for holding hands", this song has a personal impact I'll never let go.
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