About two months ago I came across a very impressive band called Lost in the Trees, thanks to my personal radio station at Last.fm.
A track off of their most recent album began playing. The music instantly appealed to me, though I have to admit that I did have a problem with the somewhat poppy flair of the vocals. Even with that in my mind, the song was still arresting enough to deserve looking into, so I quickly scanned a few more songs by the band on YouTube. With a little consideration, I opted to give their latest album a listen.
I wound up with the 2008 copy of All Alone in an Empty House, and I tore through it in no time. By the next week, I had discovered that it technically isn't their latest release. They have a 2010 re-recorded version of the album, and a previous album, Time Taunts Me. I ordered the latter immediately after finding out about it, and gave the re-recorded album a listen soon after.
*On a side note, I really recommend listening to the 2008 version of All Alone in an Empty House, then listening to the 2010 version after letting the first sink in. The additions made on the re-release come unexpectedly after the older versions have become familiar, and it makes for an awesome listening experience.*
Between the two albums (or three, technically), I must say that I am wholly impressed. The vocals grew on me, and the black nature of both of the albums spoke to me especially, as I have always felt an affinity for the dark arts.
As for a typical listener with developed musical tastes, expect to find the work of Lost in the Trees to be cathartic, powerful, and passionate.
A few weeks ago I came across a youtube video of the band, and it begs to be shared with others. It might be the most impressive youtube performance I have ever seen.
You really should check them out for yourself:
