Holiday

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Customer reviews

review by: K date: 2008-09-16 rating:
Desert Island
This is one album I'd need if I were stuck on one. I remember seeing this record and the cover grabbing my attention. I'm big on cover art and sometimes buy an album based on just that. This tactic has introduced me to other great bands, like Stereolab or Neutral Milk Hotel. And the Magnetic Fields. This was my first Magnetic Fields album and has had a lot of play time. Though I appreciate their new work, my heart will always be with the classics like Get Lost, Holiday and Distant Plastic Trees. They have this youthful spirit about them that is both melancholy and dreamy. Definitely a great place to start if you're interested in the band and a must-have if you're a fan.

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review by: date: 2007-02-28 rating:
most accessible and coolest of the Magnetics...
one of those peices of art I feel priveleged know of. About half the songs are instant classics and leave me in a sea of bliss. (see "Flowers..", "Stranger Powers","In my secret place", "Sugar World", "All you ever..", "Take Ecstasy..") The rest are quality too though. Don't know if I've ever heard the synthesizer put to such good use or if there's a voice (or mind for that matter) I'm more jealous of than Stephen Merritt's. Start here, then "Get Lost" ...

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review by: date: 2007-02-08 rating:
Cross Between Joy Division and New Order
I know what I just said so don't bother correcting me. Just listen because it's a fantastic album, especially if you're fans of the Joy Division boys. Standout tracks include Desert Island and Strange Powers.

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review by: tantezoe date: 2006-06-27 rating:
One of my all-time favourite songs
I haven't actually got this album - or listened to it. What a cheek then to muscle in with a glowing review!!

I love to listen to VH1 internet radio's Pop for Sale station, which regularly plays "Desert Island". The song has become one of my all-time favourites. Listening to it, I am instantly transported in my mind to a heavenly beach where time is meaningless and the sunny days present endless relaxation, fun and frolics. It doesn't matter what kind of a day I might be having - as soon as "Desert Island" comes on, I have the biggest, most wistful grin on my face. Sometimes I need a daily dose to keep going!!

I have decided I'm going to buy this record simply to ensure that I always have a copy of this song. It should be mandatory listening for anyone with the blues.


review by: Mercy date: 2006-03-23 rating:
Helped me though a painful time
I always wanted to be a writer - but my dreams were dashed when I had abuse heaped on me by everyone I ever came across - teachers, ministers, friends, parents, lovers - one day I found myself looking out the window and saying whre did my beautiful life go - I went to the store on foot - my then-husband had taken the car keys away - I was an abuser of alcohol and oxycontin - and I bought a book that helped me and on an impulse buy, this album - the songs made me tap my toes nd reminded me of the happiness i felt dressed up in my Sunday best and tap shoes - my mother let me wear them to church - before we stopped going - trouble with the priest - but oh how I loved to dance - and this record made me feel that way again - I would love to buy more - but I am on public assistance - but thank you for the happiness in your tunes

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