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Lost Together

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I am amazed this record did not win every country and rock Grammy when it was released. It is by far the best CD I have ever heard, but Blue Rodeo gets absolutely no credit. I am just thankful that the lack of popularity has not caused the group to break up.

Jim Cuddy demonstrates his incredible vocal talent and range in "Fly" and "Last to Know," and the band's outstanding songwriting skills never fade away through the album. The title track is a haunting ballad that will stay with you and cause you to listen to it again. "Already Gone" is just a straight Folk-Rock song, but it is so well executed it is amazing.

I have become a missionary for Blue Rodeo, desperate to get them more popular in the States. Right now, if you walk up to any one hundred people, you will be lucky if one of them has heard of the band, and if they've actually heard their music, go by yourself a lottery ticket, for it's your luck day. And odds seem to be that I would know them.

This band is as good, if not better, than the Eagles, but for some reason, possibly because they're Canadian, they do not sell well. I truly hope this will change, and I beg of them to keep putting out albums of this calibur for a long time.

After the concise "Casino," "Lost Together" is a definite move back toward the longer, dreamier songs that make up such a big part of Blue Rodeo's sound. There are still angry, "what were you thinking?" songs like "Restless" and "The Big Push" -- both of which sound pretty disgusted with somebody -- but except for "Fools Like You" the specific songs of "Diamond Mine" are not what you'll find here.

Greg Keelor contributes a reminiscent song called "Western Skies" in which Toronto somes off a poor second to the Rockies; a gentle ballad called "Is It You?" that may be about a person or a spirit guide (or something else entirely -- but it's pretty); and of course the title track, which combines a haunting keyboard part and some beautiful orchestration with Greg's matter-of-fact vocal. I think it's largely Greg's shambling, everyguy, heartfelt vocal that puts this one into the classic category. He sounds real enough to be singing this song for all of us.

"Lost Together" the album contains a lot of Jim Cuddy's ballads as well. "Rain Down On Me" starts out as a song being sung ABOUT someone who's lost and confused, but eventually turns out to be sung BY someone who's lost and confused, too. "Already Gone" is an "it's over" song that sounds exhausted, like the character is sitting with his head in his hands finally making himself believe that there is nothing left of a relationship. What makes this one a standout is the delivery -- it's more resigned and wistful than anything else, the sound of someone looking around at wreckage and realizing that the only thing left to do is walk away. There's a lot of regret but the character has no fight left in him.

The character in "Last To Know" is in almost the same situation, but is still hanging on to the obviously forlorn hope that things will change. Anyone who's sensitive to atmospheres might try listening to this one from the next room the first couple of times, because between the lyrics and the vocal it's pretty wrenching stuff.

By contrast, the uptempo "Flying" almost sounds like it's encouraging the one who ran away -- "while you're up there, turn around and touch the sky/ I guess the point of getting out is never saying goodbye." It's not so much an angry song as one that is reaching the point of understanding why another person can't stay.

"Lost Together" features longer songs that the earlier "Casino," as well as more assured songwriting. It's heartfelt, it's intelligent, it's not going through the motions in any way. Don't you love it when a band get better with each album?

Blue Rodeo is a very well known band from Canada, they've had quite a few hits up here and have made some really great albums worth a listen. This would be no exception. LOST TOGETHER is often lost, in a sea of albums which hardly ever get recognized. It's a shame, because LOST happens to be one of their best. Blue Rodeo is composed of Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor, Bazil Donovan, Glenn Milchem, Bob Egan, and James Gray. Definately my favorite song on here is the closing "Angels", which is both endearing and poignant. There are lots of strong suits here, including the title track, "Rain Down On Me", "Western Skies", "Already Gone", and "Last To Know". Overall its a strong album, don't look past it, you'll miss out on some great material.

I have been a Blue Rodeo since I heard the Five Days in July album. I heard this previously released cd after and I am impressed with the depth and creativity that this band provides with their music and lyrics. The highlights of this cd are Rain down on me, Western Skies, Already Gone and Let me be the last to know. Blue Rodeo are a band that has no qualms about saying what they feel,such as Fools Like You and Reckless with Greg Keelor growling out Dylanesque type complaints about the goverment and the church. I don't think anybody does it better. Jim Cuddy whode soaring vocals and brillant songwriting are second to none brings out three touching songs in Rain down on me, Already Gone and Let me Me the Last to Know. The last song called Angels is a an all out rocker which makes ends in an all out fury as the the band pours jet fuel on their instruments and then the song goes into a lilting piano solo. All in all a great offering, maybe not quite as good as their next cd but close.

As I was going through a box of old Maxell tapes one day looking for something I could tape over, I popped in a tape someone must have dubbed for me but I had never listened to. As I started listening, I could not believe my ears. This was one of the best albums I had ever heard. And I had no clue who these guys were. It was surreal, it was magical, I felt as if I had discovered a long lost treasure. And indeed I had. I searched the web for the song titles and found out it was a band called Blue Rodeo. From there, I tracked down all of their albums and every one is magnificent. Lost Together is probably the best album, beginning to end, of the 90's. Every song is a classic masterpiece- beautiful, insightful lyrics, flawless vocals and terrific instrumentation. A rare gem.

There isn't a bad tune on this album or any of Blue Rodeo's other works. This set of work is particularly emotional and rockin'! The vocals on cut #11 are haunting and beautiful and I know of no person who hasn't experienced exactly what this song evokes. Be prepared to play this album over and over.

I heard the song Flying on the soundtrack to the TV show Due South. The lyrics and the guitar work captured me. I was impressed enough by this one song that I hunted down this album. It has since become my favorite along with all the other albums by this band.

This is Blue Rodeo's best CD. My personal favorite Blue Rodeo song "Fools" is on this one. "The Big Push" is also great, and I think a lot of Canadian school dances were playing "Lost Together" when the CD first came out. If you like folk rock, you can't go wrong here.

A great driving CD for those days when your car has wings and your hair doesn't need to be anywhere.... This music is a great investment - you'll play this often.

I have enjoyed blue rodeo for the longest time- but this cd has always been my favorite. the title song alone is reason enough to buy this album. it is music for any mood and can be listened to over and over. i wore out the tape i had from playing it so much! definately one of the top ten to have in your collection.