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Lost Souls

Doves · 2000

72 min · 15 tracks · indie rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with brooding atmospheres, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that defines the album's essence.

Why this album works

Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
Context
Released in 2000, 'Lost Souls' was Doves' debut album following their transformation from the band Sub Sub. The record marked their entry into the music scene after a period of reinvention and signaled a new artistic direction that combined elements of rock and electronic music.
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indie rock

Lost Souls is an album by Doves, released in 2000. Ethereal melodies intertwine with brooding atmospheres, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that defines the album's essence. 'Lost Souls' received critical acclaim upon its release, charting at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Doves' place in the indie rock revival of the early 2000s. Its emotionally resonant sound influenced a wave of bands and remains a touchstone for fans of atmospheric rock. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lost Souls sound like?

Ethereal melodies intertwine with brooding atmospheres, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that defines the album's essence. Rooted in indie rock.

What makes Lost Souls by Doves notable?

'Lost Souls' received critical acclaim upon its release, charting at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Doves' place in the indie rock revival of the early 2000s. Its emotionally resonant sound influenced a wave of bands and remains a touchstone for fans of atmospheric rock. Released in 2000, 'Lost Souls' was Doves' debut album following their transformation from the band Sub Sub. The record marked their entry into the music scene after a period of reinvention and signaled a new artistic direction that combined elements of rock and electronic music.

Who is Lost Souls for?

Lost Souls works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on Lost Souls?

Lost Souls has 15 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·72:18

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Firesuite 4:37
  • 2 Here It Comes Standout 4:51
  • 3 Break Me Gently 4:40
  • 4 Sea Song 6:14
  • 5 Rise 5:38
  • 6 Lost Souls 6:08
  • 7 Melody Calls 3:27
  • 8 Catch the Sun Standout 4:51
  • 9 The Man Who Told Everything 5:47
  • 10 The Cedar Room Standout 7:39
  • 11 Reprise 1:45
  • 12 A House 3:42
  • 13 Darker 5:51
  • 14 Valley 4:25
  • 15 Zither 2:36

Release Date

January 1, 2000

Genre

indie rock

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

72 min 18 sec