The Charm of the Highway Strip by The Magnetic Fields - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Stephin Merritt took more of a narrative approach than usual on The Charm of the Highway Strip, which was in part inspired (as the title indicates) by on-the-road experiences and exhibited a (very slight) country influence. Not as good as Holiday, although it has characteristically agile songwriting and production. ~ Richie Unterberger

1. Lonely Highway

by The Magnetic Fields

Primary Artist: The Magnetic Fields; Main Performer
Composer: Stephin Merritt; Composer

2. Long Vermont Roads

by The Magnetic Fields

Primary Artist: The Magnetic Fields; Main Performer
Composer: Stephin Merritt; Composer

3. Born on a Train

by The Magnetic Fields

Primary Artist: The Magnetic Fields; Main Performer
Composer: Stephin Merritt; Composer

4. I Have the Moon

by The Magnetic Fields

Primary Artist: The Magnetic Fields; Main Performer
Composer: Stephin Merritt; Composer

5. Two Characters in Search of a Country Song

by The Magnetic Fields

Primary Artist: The Magnetic Fields; Main Performer
Composer: Stephin Merritt; Composer

6. Crowd of Drifters

by The Magnetic Fields

Primary Artist: The Magnetic Fields; Main Performer
Composer: Stephin Merritt; Composer

7. Fear of Trains

by The Magnetic Fields

Primary Artist: The Magnetic Fields; Main Performer
Composer: Stephin Merritt; Composer

8. When the Open Road Is Closing In

by The Magnetic Fields

Primary Artist: The Magnetic Fields; Main Performer
Composer: Stephin Merritt; Composer

9. Sunset City

by The Magnetic Fields

Primary Artist: The Magnetic Fields; Main Performer
Composer: Stephin Merritt; Composer

10. Dust Bowl

by The Magnetic Fields

Primary Artist: The Magnetic Fields; Main Performer
Composer: Stephin Merritt; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

33 minutes and 15 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

9/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Adult Alternative, College Rock, Indie

Label

Merge Records

Music Distribution Service

Merge Records

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1993

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

36172935529