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Nothing's Lost
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68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

  • Summary: What happens when you team Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard with a cutting-edge electronica artist? Sure, you have the Postal Service, but you also have this new full-length from Arne Van Petegem's Styrofoam, which features multiple contributions not only from Gibbard, but also from ValerieWhat happens when you team Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard with a cutting-edge electronica artist? Sure, you have the Postal Service, but you also have this new full-length from Arne Van Petegem's Styrofoam, which features multiple contributions not only from Gibbard, but also from Valerie Trebeljahr (Lali Puna), Andrew Kenny (American Analog Set), Markus Acher (The Notwist) and rapper Alias.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Stylus Magazine
    83
    Nothing’s Lost is a more stately affair, flaunting van Petegum’s growth as a producer without losing his child-like talent for awkward emulation.
  2. Splendid
    80
    Nothing's Lost is slick and rich, packed with melody and rhythm.
  3. Urb
    80
    Post-modern pop hasn't sounded this good since the Postal Service. [Dec 2004, p.110]
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  4. Paste Magazine
    60
    The songs are stronger than ever. [Apr/May 2005, p.139]
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  5. Dusted Magazine
    60
    A solid, if not predictable emo-tronic excursion.
  6. AllMusic
    60
    Styrofoam represents the part of the Morr Music roster where the first three letters of the label's name might as well stand for "middle of the road."
  7. Pitchfork
    33
    Nothing's Lost is a well-meaning record that just got its priorities mixed up. These tech'd-up tearjerkers can out bench press anyone in terms of sonic fodder, but the album is whiny, transparent, and a colossal hodgepodge.

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  1. ArmandoA
    Feb 19, 2006
    10
    I just can't describe the feelings this albums gives me. Absolutely beautiful music, no doub't about that. Much, MUCH better than I just can't describe the feelings this albums gives me. Absolutely beautiful music, no doub't about that. Much, MUCH better than his past album, here you can clearly see the work of an experienced producer/composer.… Expand
  2. NeilG
    Dec 4, 2004
    8
    Whilst this CD may not be groundbreaking electronica it does contain 4 or 5 slices of pop perfection.Styrofoam can't win because write a Whilst this CD may not be groundbreaking electronica it does contain 4 or 5 slices of pop perfection.Styrofoam can't win because write a good tune and your a boring sellout or glitch until you drop and be accused of having no songs ! Anyway a great little pop record and then some !… Expand
  4. erikdiscostusupershow
    Dec 30, 2004
    8
    the only thing that keeps this record from being reeeally good, are the guest spots. some work, some don't. i think he carries things the only thing that keeps this record from being reeeally good, are the guest spots. some work, some don't. i think he carries things much better on his own. still an excellent release!… Expand