album · December 2, 2016
The Wayward Bus / Distant Plastic Trees
Merge RecordsSee this day
indie rockalternative
A pair of previously unreleased tracks from the 2008 'Distortion' sessions surface here, with Merritt’s signature blend of synth-pop and lyrical acuity on full display.
- The A-side "The Wayward Bus" is a characteristically wry, synth-driven piece that feels plucked from the 'Distortion' era.
- "Distant Plastic Trees" offers a more somber, acoustic-tinged ballad, showcasing the group's dynamic range.
- The single was released on December 2, 2016, by Merge Records.
Stephin Merritt’s Magnetic Fields project has been a perennial indie-pop institution since the early 1990s, known for Merritt’s deadpan delivery and witty, melancholic songwriting. Arriving in 2016, "The Wayward Bus / Distant Plastic Trees" found the band nearly three decades into their career, with their distinct sound largely intact.
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