The Lost End – Without Being Anything (CD Album – The Lost End)
Genre/Influences: Dark-rock, post-punk.
Background/Info: I last year discovered this American formation with their self-titled debut work. Set up in 2016 they bring us a new work featuring 7 songs.
Content: The influences haven’t really changed. The Lost End is clearly driven by some good-old post-punk and cold-wave 80s influences mixed with a darker rock style. The songs are characterized by a powerful and noticeable guitar play. I also noticed a more emotional song entitled “Another Day”.
+ + + : The 80s touch bringing us back to the magic of post-punk music is a noticeable element in the band’s sound. I still like the raw and unpolished production characterized by a powerful, dark guitar playing. This band clearly works in a pure DIY style. I also have to say a word about the cool digipak format.
– – – : The Lost End doesn’t innovate so the songs become a little bit predictable after a while. The digipak format is great, but why didn’t they add any info inside?
Conclusion: This new work reveals some good ideas and this formation clearly has a potential. The new album is for sure a step forward compared to the debut work.
Best songs: “Little Nothing”, “Another Day”, “Nothing Pleases Me”.
Rate: (7).
Artist: www.facebook.com/thelostendok
About The Lost End
The Lost End is an alternative rock band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formed in August 2016. Its members are Ryan Taylor (vocals), Scott Jones (guitar), Dan Merlino (bass), Trevor Helm (drums) and Tanya Bishop (synth). “Without Being Anything”, reviewed here, follows the band’s self-titled 2018 debut album.
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