Welcome to the Woods

The Lost Trailers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 20, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Republic
• ASIN: B0001WTJR2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,699 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock Like You All Got Your Reasons!, June 1, 2004

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Kevin L. Nenstiel "omnivore" (Kearney, Nebraska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Welcome to the Woods (Audio CD)

The advance single of this album, "Down In the Valley," is a fair representation of the full tracks, but it doesn't do the playlist justice. This is real throat-rending rock music with a rootsy texture. From the acoustic chords that introduce us to the first track, "Longfall," to the final buzzing electric guitar of "Fire on the Pontchartrain," this is an album that reminds you why you listen to music in the first place.

This is the Lost Trailers' third album, but their first for a major label. They have a very mature musical feel--they've paid their dues--while maintaining the youthful spirit of rock music. This is an album to be played over and over. With nearly an hour of music, it's definitely a CD for our age, but there's never a feeling that they're playing a song just to bulk out the tracks.

If the Lost Trailers were a little more laid-back, you could almost imagine them playing the Opry, but there's no mistaking this for anything but rock-and-roll in the ultimate spirit of Elvis, Creedence, and the American greats. The roots are definitely in the south, but they branch out all over America organically.

If your idea of great current music is Wilco, Johnny Cash, and Shelby Lynne, this is your new album.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lost Trailers ROCK, April 1, 2005

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Lizzie (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Welcome to the Woods (Audio CD)

Five guys from Atlanta, GA (Respectively) really know how to rock! Stokes Nielson, Manny Medina, Jeff Potter, Andrew Nielson and Ryder Lee = The Lost Trailers and "Welcome To The Woods", their first major release, rocks beyond words. Every song on the album is a MUST LISTEN; there is something for everyone, especially if you like good ole Southern Rock. The first time I listened to the album I was hooked. It is hard to decide what captures your attention first because the music rocks, the lyrics will blow your mind, and well, whether it be the raspy voice of Stokes Nielson or the bluesy voice of Ryder Lee you become hypnotized. And to be honest the more you listen to this album the more you will love the band. This album includes everything; songs about decision making and growing up, ("West End", "Longfall"), songs about hanging with your buds and getting in trouble, ("The Battery"), songs about love and being on the road ("Atlanta", "Walking Blind"), and a song about getting revenge when the one you love cheats on you ("Fire on the Pontchartrain"). And these are just 5 of the 14 songs on the album! It is hard for me to say which song is my favorite; I truly love the entire album. If I HAD to choose a favorite, I would break it down between the two singers and choose one from each. Stokes: "Fire on the Pontchartrain", no one else could possibly sing it like he does and give it justice! Just listen to the song, you will understand what I mean. Ryder: "Sitting on Top of the World", the song and music rock, everyone contributes to this song, but Ryder's voice is what tops it all off! If you like their music, you will LOVE their live show. I promise you they are even better in person. Plus they are five of the nicest guys I have met working with bands. So if you get the chance check them out, but until they reach your neck of the woods, get yourself their CD so you will be ready to sing along! Audience participation is a MUST!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars throw it in the player and let it rip..., April 25, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Welcome to the Woods (Audio CD)

Simply put: Awesome album! "Welcome to the Woods" is one of those rare albums that you can just throw in the CD player, push repeat and start grilling steaks on your back porch.

Truly a great album.