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24 alternatives to Song Exploder - 51: THE MAGNETIC FIELDS

Stephin Merritt breaks down the song “Andrew in Drag”

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Song Exploder - 51: THE MAGNETIC FIELDS launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   The Australian songwriter describes writing his song "Gold"

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   A Song a Day▲158

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    Song Exploder - Ramin Djawadi▲53

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    Radical Magical | Dash Radio - Soundtracks▲54

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    Playlist in a Bottle by Spotify▲118

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