THE LOST NOTES – REVIEWS
" **** Sublime…fearless and entertaining; Extremely clever song-writing and wonderful guitar playing.”
Maverick Country Music Magazine
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Album Reviews: "GOOD LUCK SHOES"
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"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! I love it!" BBC Introducing WM
"Absolutely Fantastic…Wonderful" UK Country Music Radio
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"An eclectic blend of Americana, folk and country (laced, for good measure, with soul, gospel and jazz) ...stories each wrapped in a gilded coating of rich, gentle and perfectly-balanced music... all done with sumptuous three-part vocal harmonies that would make even a Beach Boy sit up and take notice. Good Luck Shoes is a polished, highly accomplished album, performed by a band of polished, highly accomplished musicians.... Stunning." At The Barrier
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“Brilliant Americana folk music – all the way from Moseley, Birmingham. These tunes bubble to the surface, as their melodies defy Great Lakes water gravity, and sing with a delicate universal acoustic touch.” Folking.com
"West Coast Americana Straight Outta the English Midlands... Their versatility, dynamics, proficiency and energy is clear... their joyfully melancholic folkie Americana sound... fits in amongst peers like the aforementioned Mapache, Fleet Foxes, The Nude Party and older soulmates like Fairport Convention, Beechwood Sparks and the aforementioned Crosby Stills Nash and Young." Rocking Magpie
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“Great vocal performances … just the best!” Mark Dare, Country Music Radio
"Coming across as a blend of Crosby Stills and Nash and the better acoustic elements of contemporary country, this Birmingham quintet have managed to pull in some jazz influences as well ...worthy to sit with the best of Laurel Canyon circa 1974." FATEA MAGAZINE
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"The Lost Notes being who they are - influenced by swathes across the roots spectrum but wholly individualistic in what they produce." Threechordsandthetruthuk
"A brilliant 3 part harmony group - they sound even better live!" – CMR Nashville Radio
"excellent Americana-basted, English-glazed third album "Good Luck Shoes" brimming with fine fare in the story telling and musical dexterity departments" Albion and Beyond
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“A luminous testament to their ever growing quality and confidence in terms of both music and song… the band consistently hit the target dead centre, no note lost or out of place and, to extend the title, they are musically most definitely the Jimmy Choos and Laboutins.” FATEA Magazine
“"The Lost Notes are, without doubt, one of the most exciting bands to have crashed onto the UK Folk scene in years. Superb three-part harmony, beautifully scripted songs, impressive professional musicianship, explosive stage presence and bags and bags of on-stage energy that radiates from them to you and anyone else who is lucky enough to be standing within 100 metres!"” Woodman Folk Club
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"If you’re a fan of Track Dogs you’ll love this!" Folk Ace Radio
"A dusty, slow bruised heart swayer ...close harmonies that could have been born in Austin and instantly claims a spot as, not just a diamond in their already vast treasure trove, but one of the best things you’ll hear this year" - Mike Davies - BRUMBEAT
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THE LOST NOTES – REVIEWS (second album)
Lowlifes & High Times
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"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! I love it!" BBC Introducing WM
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“Their debut announced them as rising stars, this puts them firmly in the brightest constellation.” Folking.com
"West Coast Americana Straight Outta the English Midlands... Their versatility, dynamics, proficiency and energy is clear... their joyfully melancholic folkie Americana sound... fits in amongst peers like the aforementioned Mapache, Fleet Foxes, The Nude Party and older soulmates like Fairport Convention, Beechwood Sparks and the aforementioned Crosby Stills Nash and Young." Rocking Magpie
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“Great vocal performances … just the best!” Mark Dare, Country Music Radio
"Coming across as a blend of Crosby Stills and Nash and the better acoustic elements of contemporary country, this Birmingham quintet have managed to pull in some jazz influences as well ...worthy to sit with the best of Laurel Canyon circa 1974." FATEA MAGAZINE
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“Infectious folk… with sumptuous pop… a gem” Threechordsandthetruthuk
"A brilliant 3 part harmony group - they sound even better live!" – CMR Nashville Radio
"A banger of an album!" MusicStyle: Undecided
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“Delightful jazz folk sensibility” FATEA Magazine
“Irresistible” – DMB
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“Reminiscent of Cat Stevens… sublime” Slapmag
"Glorious folksy pop..." Roots and Branches
"A dusty, slow bruised heart swayer ...close harmonies that could have been born in Austin and instantly claims a spot as, not just a diamond in their already vast treasure trove, but one of the best things you’ll hear this year" - Mike Davies - BRUMBEAT
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THE LOST NOTES – Other Reviews
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James Fagan – Thank Goodness it’s Folk
“Absolutely brilliant… Great harmony singers who have the crowds jumping!”
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Moseley Folk Festival Review – Birmingham Mail
“A highlight…were Moseley band The Lost Notes. They…drew a huge crowd for their fast-paced set that was high on fun and audience engagement.”
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The Woodman Folk Club, Derry Jones, 2022
"The Lost Notes are without doubt, one of the most exciting bands to have crashed on to the UK folk scene in years. Superb three-part harmony vocals, beautifully scripted original songs, impressive professional musicianship, explosive stage presence and bags and bags of on-stage energy that radiates from them to you and anyone else who is lucky enough to be standing within 100 meters!"
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Anthony John Clarke
"The Lost Notes... Too talented, too entertaining, too musical, too energetic, too exciting and too popular. My pacemaker went into overdrive for the first time since I'd seen the Nolan Sisters."
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“There’s no doubting the quality of the performances or the talent in evidence. The Lost Notes are a real find.”
Mike Davies Alternative Roots, BRUM Radio
“Launch Night of the Debut Album Run Free Right Now was one of the best gigs I have seen all year. They are an amazing live band! They are really really good so if you get the chance to see them you should. They do a wide spectrum of music from RnB, funk, blues, country, folk. Excellent! They are such fun!... Green Grass is one of my favourite songs of the year.”
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Birmingham Mail, Glee Club Review
"One of Birmingham's finest emerging bands, this Moseley based quintet fuse bluegrass, folk, jazz, blues and pop to produce a sound as compelling as it is entertaining… Their catchy songs are so addictively good they’ll have you singing along by the time they’ve got to the first chorus."
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FATEA Magazine – Review of Debut Album Run Free Right Now
“An assured debut from the Moseley based country-pop band, stalwarts of the Birmingham live circuit, with a large and loyal fan base. Live shows are up-tempo joyous events, the love of the music and trust and affection between band members showing clearly through.
The eleven original tracks (by Ben, Oli or both) are a quintessentially English take on country folk, sharing the melodic and commercial sensibilities of Hank Williams with the quirky Brit-pop of the Kinks, and more than a dash of hot club era gypsy swing… a band that are highly recommended live.”
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Commonfolk Folk Club, Pelsall
"Last night was absolutely fantastic. We have been running the club for 25 years ...Last night was probably up in the top 5 of our guest nights, but in my opinion you were the top band. You have everything and should be at all the larger folk festivals. I still can't believe that you did a night of original songs and I was never once waiting for you to sing a cover. You're songs in every way, are brilliant. Your harmonies are incredible. Your interaction with the audience and your enjoyment which shows on all your faces is a pleasure and made me smile through the night."
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The Woodman Folk Club Review
“A outstanding evening’s entertainment. The Lost Notes, treated us to one of the most memorable nights we've had and we have had a lot! I cannot aptly express how good the mix of absolute professionalism balanced with the delightful eruption of total enthusiasm and sense of fun, came across.
Their material was self-penned, soothing in places; raucous in others; serious and thought provoking and then again down right hilarious. …The drive and energy they produce and the obvious love they have for each other and the simple act of performing together [was] illustrated throughout by the smiles across their faces all night and the banter….Magnificent.”
Three Chords and the Truth
“The Lost Notes … self-penned songs defined by multi-part harmonies and a successful desire to entertain…The Lost Notes opened proceedings with a… thriving mixture of duets, three part harmonies, memorable guitar pieces.”
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B13 Magazine
“Plenty of fun alongside heartfelt love songs… strong musicianship and memorable songs hang together as an album that feels complete. It’s a bit of a gem, presented in a very fine CD package designed by Cyril Terrier.”