The Magnetic Fields' third album for Merge Records, "Get Lost," is a 1995 collection of 16 songs, each exactly 16 bars long and lasting 16 seconds, presented in a distinctive synth-pop style.
- The album features the recurring lyrical theme of lost love and failed relationships.
- It was recorded and mixed at NYC's M.O.B. Studios.
- The album was dedicated to the memory of Merritt's dog, Banjo.
The Magnetic Fields are a long-running indie project led by Stephin Merritt, known for their witty, melancholic synth-pop. At the time of "Get Lost," they were establishing their identity as a prolific purveyor of lo-fi, conceptual releases.
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