Lost Channels
Great Lake Swimmers · 2009
39 min · 12 tracks · folk rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of nature and human experience in a folk rock tapestry.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pulling on a Line — This track exemplifies the delicate balance between vulnerability and resilience, showcasing a haunting melody paired with evocative lyrics that reflect personal struggles.
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Concrete Heart — With its rich instrumentation and poignant narrative, this song explores themes of disconnection and longing, making it a standout moment on the album.
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River’s Edge — This closing track encapsulates the album's essence through lush harmonies and imagery of nature, providing a profound sense of closure and reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's layered sound and introspective themes create a cohesive and engaging experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent use of layered instrumentation, creating a rich soundscape that supports the ethereal melodies.
- The final track ends with a long fade-out, leaving an impression of continuity and reflection rather than closure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of quiet reflection
- gentle melodies for nature walks
- short tracks for focused listening
- cascading harmonies with soft vocals
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
- want loud, aggressive soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2009, Lost Channels is Great Lake Swimmers' fourth studio album and follows their critically acclaimed record, Ongiara. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the indie folk scene, evolving their sound while maintaining a strong connection to natural imagery and reflective songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens· Fleet Foxes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Palmistry 2:34
- 2 Everything Is Moving So Fast 4:19
- 3 Pulling on a Line 3:19
- 4 Concrete Heart 3:31
- 5 She Comes to Me in Dreams 4:03
- 6 The Chorus in the Underground 3:21
- 7 Singer Castle Bells 0:48
- 8 Stealing Tomorrow 3:47
- 9 Still 2:51
- 10 New Light 3:20
- 11 River’s Edge 4:21
- 12 Unison Falling Into Harmony 3:25
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