Lost And Safe
by The Books
  • Record Label: Tomlab
  • Release Date: Apr 5, 2005
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Uncut
    60
    Lost And Safe is a move songwards, and though this promises greater coherence, it's at the expense of some of the group's wayward charm. [May 2005, p.97]
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27
#27 Best Album of 2005

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. EthanZ
    Aug 14, 2006
    9
    Challenging and interesting, with several moments of stunning loveliness. Zamuto's voice, accompanying and harmonizing with samples, Challenging and interesting, with several moments of stunning loveliness. Zamuto's voice, accompanying and harmonizing with samples, ties them into the fabric of the music, helping ensure it doesn't sound like cut and paste, but like a complex tapestry of sound. "Headpone music", in the best sense of the term.… Full Review »
  2. Snilsen
    Mar 24, 2006
    9
    Could be The Books best yet. If you liked the previous two and cna hear the genius then you shouldn't hesitate, they do take it up and Could be The Books best yet. If you liked the previous two and cna hear the genius then you shouldn't hesitate, they do take it up and over a notch.… Full Review »
  3. matta
    Jul 1, 2005
    5
    honestly, not impressed. "Cut and Paste" really is the perfect description for this music-totally disjointed and lacking both melody and honestly, not impressed. "Cut and Paste" really is the perfect description for this music-totally disjointed and lacking both melody and harmony. My assessment of the album may be a little unfair because I was expecting something like the Notwist or Mouse on Mars but got something totally different (and completely inferior). Gets a few points for some neat electronic stuff and a few good tracks, but as whole, disappointing… Full Review »
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