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This debut single by American indie pop group The Magnetic Fields comes from their first album, released in 1991. The track is characterized by its dark, ironic wordplay and cynical humor, paired with Susan Anway's delicate high vocals and minimal instrumentation. Upon release, it gained traction on alternative and college radio before developing into a cult favorite that became iconic within 1990s indie mixtape culture.

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