| Artist |
The Books |
| Album Title: |
Lost And Safe |
| Album Cover: |
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| Primary Genre |
Alternative & Punk: Art Rock |
| Format |
CD |
| Released |
04/05/2005 |
| Reissue Date |
03/22/2011 |
| Label |
Temporary Residence Ltd. |
| Catalog No |
TRR182 CD |
| Bar Code No |
656605318226 |
| Reissue |
Yes |
| Packaging |
Jewelcase |
| Tracks |
| 1.
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A Little Longing Goes Away (3:30)
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| 2.
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Be Good To Them Always (4:51)
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| 3.
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Vogt Dig For Kloppervok (3:54)
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| 4.
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Smells Like Contact (3:41)
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| 5.
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It Never Changes To Stop (4:01)
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| 6.
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An Animated Description Of Mr. Maps (4:39)
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| 7.
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Venice (1:43)
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| 8.
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None But Shining Hours (2:43)
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| 9.
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If Not Now, Whenever (3:36)
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| 10.
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An Owl With Knees (4:41)
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| 11.
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Twelve Fold Chain (4:44)
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| Date Acquired |
02/14/2019 |
| Personal Rating |
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| Acquired from |
Amazon |
| Purchase Price |
14.98 |
Web Links |
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Notes |
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Analyzed Folder: The Books _ Lost And Safe_dr.txt
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DR Peak RMS Filename
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DR11 0.00 -14.30 dB 01 - A Little Longing Goes Away.flac
DR8 0.00 -10.53 dB 02 - Be Good To Them Always.flac
DR7 0.00 -9.55 dB 03 - Vogt Dig For Kloppervok.flac
DR8 0.00 -10.86 dB 04 - Smells Like Content.flac
DR8 0.00 -10.87 dB 05 - It Never Changes To Stop.flac
DR6 0.00 -8.08 dB 06 - An Animated Description of Mr. Maps..flac
DR9 0.00 -10.72 dB 07 - Venice.flac
DR5 0.00 -8.95 dB 08 - None But Shining Hours.flac
DR9 0.00 -11.57 dB 09 - If Not Now, Whenever.flac
DR9 0.00 -12.31 dB 10 - An Owl With Knees.flac
DR10 0.00 -13.52 dB 11 - Twelve Fold Chain.flac
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Number of Files: 11
Official DR Value: DR8
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| Reviews |
AllMusic Review by David Serra:
On their third full-length release, Lost and Safe, the Books show that they are back stronger than ever and from the beginning are subtly pushing new forms. Still present in the Books' song structures are string work and found sounds, but the inclusion of vocals from the bandmembers themselves gives Lost and Safe a depth that was only hinted at on Thought for Food and Lemon of Pink. The use of more vocals is never overbearing and works well with the other elements of speech, at times completing sentences or thoughts of particular samples -- the lyrics are printed with the sample text included as well. Rhythms and textures of strings and other various instruments seem to complement the found sounds and samples to a wonderfully haunting effect, as on "It Never Changes to Stop," "An Animated Description of Mr. Maps," and "Venice." The Books manipulate sound elements that are found or created by their string playing, which can be jarring at times, as on "Be Good to Them Always." Lost and Safe is subtle and dramatic throughout, as the Books use all of their musical resources to create an album that sounds like the members of a modern Gastr del Sol might have discovered computers and sounds deep in the woods or in the cracks of high-tech buildings, and incorporated these elements in their music-making. From the songwriting to the production to the performance, the whole package that the Books present with Lost and Safe works wonderfully and makes for a very rewarding listen.
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| Cover 2 |
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| Cover 3 |
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| Cover 4 |
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| Cover 5 |
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