Meet The Lostines
Gar Hole, 2024
8/10
The first album from the songwriters Casey Jane-Kalgler and Camille Wind Weatherford, as The Lostines the duo pen old school country meets modern Americana that draws parallels to The Deslondes or Esther Rose.
“A Tear” starts the listen with the pair’s warm voices alongside a playful jangle and frisky percussion that carries a girl group appeal, and “Full Moon Night” follows with a distinct mood via the atmospheric keys and percussion.
Halfway through, “Come Back To My Arms” uses Jordan Odom’s swirling guitar and Gina Leslie’s fluid bass for the glowing intimacy, while “Southwest Texas” recruits fiddles from Kelli Jones and Joel Savoy that complement the call and response vocals of the nostalgic fun.
Further still, “Frankie & Eva” welcomes Peter J. Bowling’s viola, Thomas Bowling’s violin and Sam Hollier’s cello for the orchestral influence, and Sam Gelband’s voice is present on “Last Night”, where the final track brings a lullaby presence.
A very rich and retro debut that explores the golden age of rock’n’roll and is never short on reverb and lush harmonies, the record was laid down in New Orleans, their hometown, and comes with plenty of swampy flavor amid the sock hop fun.
Travels well with: Dougie Poole- The Rainbow Wheel Of Death; Riley Downing- Start It Over