Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Lost Lander
"Afraid of Summer" MP3
from the album DRRT
2012
iTunes
BY MAX SIMON | Jonk Music
Lost Lander blossoms outwards from Portland, Oregon — a fertile environment for roses, greenery, and pure music. With the help of producer Brent Knopf, a man by the name of Matt Sheehy runs this new alternative-genre project. Together Knopf and Sheehy developed eleven songs on Lost Lander's debut album, DRRT, released today. Though this album has the emotion indicative of something hugely personal, it holds all the mesmerizing tools to become special to each listener. One song that truly hits deep is the second track off DRRT, titled "Afraid of Summer."
Lost Landers' "Afraid of Summer" winds up its mysterious essence into an orb of potential energy. Inside each powerful twang on the guitar and each flavorful expression of voice, spiritual intimacy gradually liberates with each intense second. Now that I've kept the song on replay around twenty times, I can proudly say that I feel drugged, inspired, awestruck, and stimulated all at the same time. And to be honest, I've become slightly afraid of summer as well.
Fears aside, I am looking forward to hearing more from Lost Lander. The new album has some of everything you need – upbeat jams, clever lyrics, hard-hitting beats, and soothing sounds. It is an eclectic, artistic beginning for this Portland band, and it wouldn't hurt to give them a listen. You'll find something to love in this superb album.
Lost Lander | in Max Simon
Reader Comments (1)
Quick note - it's "Brent Knopf," formerly of Menomena and current lead singer of Ramona Falls, which Sheehy and Lowensehn are also in. Great album, great post!