STYLE: Rock RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 22295-12435 LABEL: Credential CLD55107 FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 1 RELEASE DATE: 2007-03-09 RRP: £1.99
Reviewed by Ian Hayter
Lost Ocean hail from Bakersfield in California and this 10-track album of self-penned songs is a real treat. There are lush sounds, melodic guitars, a powerful voice and bags of passion. Opener "Believe" sets the scene with its slightly ambiguous lyrics and catchy hooks, and the quality is maintained right up to the final track "Vast", which creates broad soundscapes and a spirit-lifting tune. If you are a Christian, you can read the codes in the songs - declarations of love and ascriptions of glory - but the lyrics could just as easily be directed at a lover or friend. Short, punchy lines convey a wealth of emotion and experience, particularly on tracks "Dreams" and "Everything Is". The list of endorsements on the album credits (from clothing to computers) suggest that these boys have got their commercial heads screwed on right and we are likely to be hearing more of them in the future. I hope so!
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