Lost and Safe

by The Books

Lost and Safe cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 5 April 2005
  • Label: Atlantic, Lava
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:20
  • Community rating: 3.57/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: B-Tribe, Deborah Blando

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Books continue their unique blend of acoustic instruments and found-sound samples on 'Lost and Safe'. The songs are more structured and melodic than previous efforts, yet remain delightfully abstract. It is a quirky, brainy pop record made of collages.

Genres

Descriptors: sampling, experimental, traditional, electronic, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. A Little Longing Goes Away (3:31)
  2. Be Good To Them Always (4:52)
  3. Vogt Dig For Kloppervok (3:57)
  4. Smells Like Content (3:43)
  5. It Never Changes To Stop (4:03)
  6. An Animated Description of Mr. Maps (4:40)
  7. Venice (1:44)
  8. None But Shining Hours (2:44)
  9. If Not Now, Whenever (3:37)
  10. An Owl With Knees (4:44)
  11. Twelve Fold Chain (4:46)

Credits

  • Frieda Luczak - Design/illustration
  • The Books - Mastering, Mix, Performer, Recording
  • Paul de Jong - Assistant Mix
  • Nick Zammuto - Mix

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