The Rembrandts pretty much slipped off the pop radar after their fluke mid-'90s hit "I'll Be There for You," whose success (as the theme of a hit TV show nonetheless) pretty much guaranteed they'd be dismissed by hipsters. Judged without that baggage, though, Lost Together is a respectable, likable, even modest pop/rock record, better than those of many indies with cooler reputations. (And actually, this is on an indie label.) The melodies and harmonies are pleasing and not cliché. The songs are no great shakes as far as breaking new territory, but they're well-crafted evocations of the good and ambivalent times of personal maturation and romantic relationships. The production is no-nonsense, with some appealing acoustic guitar textures. It's not oomphed up for modern ock radio play as much as such material would be in the hands of large corporations. All this adds up to a triumph, given the low-key expectations for the endeavor.
(17th in a series. For an index with links, click on dermahrk at top left)After 4 years apart, during which time Danny released a new CD and two EPs of demos while Phil recorded with his band Thrush, The Rembrandts got back together in 2000 and began putting songs together for a new album, Lost Together. So far, this is the last of their albums of new material. Hopefully it will not be the fi...
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| 1 Lost Together |
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| 2 St. Paul |
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| 3 Too Late |
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| 4 You Are the One |
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| 5 One of Us |
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| 6 The Way She Smiles |
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| 7 Another Day Down |
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| 8 Buddy Jo |
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| 9 Long Way to Go |
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| 10 Big Plans |
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| 11 Some Other World |
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| 12 Happiness |
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