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84 out of 100

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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

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  • Summary: The third release for the acclaimed cut-and-paste outfit features an expanded vocal role for guitarist Nick Zammuto.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Junkmedia
    100
    Although Lost and Safe would be a crowning achievement for any band, The Books show no sign of running out of beautiful musical ideas to convey.
  2. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    91
    But though this may be pretension, it's also delight, strange and humorous verbally and aurally.
  3. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. trickykd
    10
    A gem of a record... Ballsy, abrasive and overwhelmingly adictive...
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  2. aliciab
    10
    such pretty music.
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  3. matta
    5
    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… Expand
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