Lost Friends
Middle Kids · 2018
39 min · 12 tracks
A blend of shimmering indie pop and earnest rock, marked by introspective lyrics and vibrant melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Edge of Town — This track encapsulates a sense of yearning as it explores themes of nostalgia and reflection, driven by infectious hooks and dynamic instrumentation.
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Mistake — Mistake stands out for its raw honesty about personal failures, paired with an upbeat melody that juxtaposes its deeper lyrical content.
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Lost Friends — The title track poignantly addresses themes of loss and connection, featuring a haunting arrangement that complements its emotional depth.
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On My Knees — This song showcases the band's ability to blend vulnerability with powerful vocal delivery, creating a gripping atmosphere throughout its progression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and dynamic shifts but remains within familiar indie pop-rock territory.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and layered instrumentation, creating a vibrant opening.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, such as 'On My Knees,' which transitions from a quiet verse to an explosive chorus.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, particularly in the last two tracks, allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bought It 4:02
- 2 Mistake 3:33
- 3 Edge of Town 3:45
- 4 Maryland 3:38
- 5 On My Knees 3:34
- 6 Don't Be Hiding 3:04
- 7 Hole 1:31
- 8 Please 3:21
- 9 Lost Friends 3:26
- 10 Never Start 3:20
- 11 Tell Me Something 3:16
- 12 So Long Farewell I'm Gone 3:25
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