Chuck Howard's Album Reviews
I didn't think it was possible for Adam and his crew to come anywhere close to achieving the mastery of Lost In the Dream. I was wrong. This album is a masterpiece in every way - songwriting, lyricism, production, mixing, orchestration, everything. I've probably listened to the recording from front to back 15 times since its release. I can't get enough of it.
Strangest Thing is the song I'm drawn to most. It gives me chills every time I hear it. I love the juxtaposition of the staccato electronic piano part and the breathy synth pad during the first verse. The introduction of the acoustic guitar strumming in the second verse is a great touch too.The short guitar solo leading into the second chorus and the solo coming out of the same chorus are gorgeous. It's just a beautiful song.
Every song has the same sort of intelligent instrumentation where each parts plays off of each other. There was a ton of thought put into the composition of each track and I look forward to continuing the journey of getting to know this recording.
Can't wait to see it performed live!
**UPDATE 12/6/2017 ***
This album has been out for a 1/4 of a year now and I'm still going back to it on a regular basis. Every listen unveils new beauty. At first, I was focused on the lyrics and overall composition, but now that the songs have permeated my temporal lobe, I've found myself paying closer attention to the depth of each track. There are so many little nuances, layers, and mastery going on in each track.
Strangest Thing is the song I'm drawn to most. It gives me chills every time I hear it. I love the juxtaposition of the staccato electronic piano part and the breathy synth pad during the first verse. The introduction of the acoustic guitar strumming in the second verse is a great touch too.The short guitar solo leading into the second chorus and the solo coming out of the same chorus are gorgeous. It's just a beautiful song.
Every song has the same sort of intelligent instrumentation where each parts plays off of each other. There was a ton of thought put into the composition of each track and I look forward to continuing the journey of getting to know this recording.
Can't wait to see it performed live!
**UPDATE 12/6/2017 ***
This album has been out for a 1/4 of a year now and I'm still going back to it on a regular basis. Every listen unveils new beauty. At first, I was focused on the lyrics and overall composition, but now that the songs have permeated my temporal lobe, I've found myself paying closer attention to the depth of each track. There are so many little nuances, layers, and mastery going on in each track.
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