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cd reviews • December 2006
Joshua Pfeiffer
Lonesome Sky
Post-Punk.com

   New York's "The Lost Patrol" is quite an innovative group, on their fourth release "Lonesome Sky" they really nail their own sound. Falling somewhere between Duane Eddy, Nancy Sinatra, Dick Dale, and The Cranes. This is western dreampop, surfy lounge rock with more than a hint of post-punk influence.

   The opening Cup at My Krater sets the mood with a nice mellow ballad. Some standout tracks include the slow burning Velveteen, the moody Neon Red, the uptempo Run Wild, and Stars Collide. It must also be mentioned that vocalist Danielle Kimak Stauss has some of the most gorgeously soaring vocals of any modern rock outfit. Her tone perfectly compliments this music. Equally the rest of the band is totally on the ball and the production of this release is also top notch.

   The only complaint I have (though more of an observation than complaint) is that every song sounds quite similar. Of course that is bound to happen when you're playing in such a niche style. I would be interested to see what they could do with some other influences mixed into this unique style of theirs. All in all, The Lost Patrol is certainly worth your time, and I'm quite intrigued to see what they do next.

   Records of Reference:

   Duane Eddy - Rebel Rouser: Roots of Rock n' Roll
   The Cranes - Loved
   Nancy Sinatra - Nancy and Lee
   The Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas

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