The Lost Mile
Vertical Horizon · 2018
58 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A reflective blend of alternative rock and introspective lyrics wrapped in melodic instrumentation and harmonized vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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I'm Gonna Save You — This track opens the album with an uplifting message of hope and resilience, setting a tone that resonates throughout the record.
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Lighthouse — With its poignant imagery and emotional weight, this song encapsulates themes of support and guidance amidst life's challenges.
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True Illusion — This track showcases intricate melodies and harmonies, illustrating the band's ability to blend introspection with catchy hooks effectively.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but doesn't stand out significantly within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the previous songs.
- Several tracks feature layered harmonies that build gradually, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a reflective tone, as the last two tracks slow down significantly, creating a sense of resolution.
- 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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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
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 pacing for reflective moods
- emotional resilience in personal journeys
- consistent flow with gradual peaks
- for introspective evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, The Lost Mile is Vertical Horizon's fifth studio album, coming nearly eight years after their previous release, Burning the Days. This period saw the band navigating lineup changes and evolving their sound while remaining rooted in the alternative rock genre. The album marks a return to form for the band, showcasing matured songwriting and production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matchbox Twenty· Goo Goo Dolls· Lifehouse
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm Gonna Save You 5:48
- 2 Written in the Stars 4:31
- 3 Lighthouse 6:28
- 4 More 5:10
- 5 Out of the Blue 7:36
- 6 I'm Not Running 4:00
- 7 Now 5:53
- 8 True Illusion 7:55
- 9 One Day 4:57
- 10 Save Love 6:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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