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• Artist: The Books
• Album: Lost and Safe
• Label: Tomlab
• Year of Release: 2005
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• Reviewed by: dscanland on 2005-10-24

I was amazed at what The Books did with their debut, Thought For Food, but somehow managed to skip their sophomore album. Here we are at their third album entitled Lost and Safe and even though I thought their debut was impressive, this one takes it to a new level. The principle is still there, pop songs made out of electronics in a minimalistic approach. The more approachable Books might be because there is a few more vocals involved. The production is very warm making Lost and Safe very approachable. Tracks like "It Never Changes To Stop" is minimalism perfected. While there is a lot going on in this track there is nothing really overwhelming. The droning strings work while the banjo sample keeps the rhythm. All this while there are spoken samples throughout. But again, it's back to the tracks that have the vocals integrated that stand out. I do find it amazing that they can make a perfect soundtrack for almost any news or vocal sample making it seem so natural. "Venice" does this where what sounds like a newscaster is giving a commentary of a man painting. Nick Zammuto and Paul de Jong need to be applauded for their original ideas and music. American Analog Set fans need to buy this album.

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