The Charm of the Highway Strip

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit Stephin Merrit’s 1994 meta-country album, an idiosyncratic, lo-fi travelogue bursting with gothic wit and pathos.

Discover The Charm of the Highway Strip by The Magnetic Fields released in 1994. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.