Top tracks — play these first
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Driving Start here — Opening with evocative imagery, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of life's journeys and introspection.
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One Horse Town — This song captures a sense of nostalgia for simpler times, utilizing vivid storytelling to transport listeners to a familiar yet distant place.
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Don't Let Her Close Your Eyes — A poignant ballad that delves into themes of love and loss, showcasing the band's signature harmonies and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid craftsmanship with engaging melodies but lacks standout moments that elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and layered harmonies, while the fourth track shifts to a slower, more introspective tone.
- Several songs incorporate rich vocal harmonies that intertwine throughout verses, creating a sense of unity among the lyrics.
- The album closes with a reflective ballad that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering emotional resonance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- steady mid-tempo reflective journeys
- nostalgic melodies for quiet moments
- melodic harmonies that invite reflection
- for afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases America's enduring presence and craftsmanship in folk rock after decades.
- Themes
- small-town nostalgia· life's journeys· evocative storytelling
- Moods
- Nostalgic· Introspective
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Lost & Found marks America’s sixteenth studio album, showcasing their enduring presence in the folk rock genre over four decades. This album follows the band's previous release, Here & Now (2007), further solidifying their commitment to crafting introspective music despite changes in the musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loggins and Messina· Bread· James Taylor
Tracklist
- 1 Driving Start here 3:42
- 2 All in All 4:17
- 3 One Horse Town 4:27
- 4 The Quiet Inside 3:22
- 5 Many Colors 3:23
- 6 Dream Come True 4:17
- 7 Don't Let Her Close Your Eyes 4:46
- 8 Out on the Street 2:58
- 9 Green 4:43
- 10 Early Days 3:38
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Cleopatra
The Lumineers
Shares a similar nostalgic storytelling style with rich, emotive melodies and reflective themes.
Helplessness Blues
Fleet Foxes
Features harmonious vocals and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of longing and connection to nature.
Our Endless Numbered Days
Iron & Wine
Combines gentle folk melodies with deeply personal lyrics, capturing themes of life's journeys and nostalgia.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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