The 6ths: Wasps' Nests (1995)

Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields is not only one of the most gifted lyricists of our age, but for a period of time was one of the most prolific.  Back in the '90s, beyond just providing material for his main band (including the fantastic 3-CD set 69 Love Songs ), he had a number of side projects.  My favorite was The 6ths, where he recruited a who's-who of indie rock luminaries to provide vocals for his songs.  1995's Wasps' Nests (both the artist name and album title...