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Lost Leaders Promises Promises Review by Gary Hill This is an intriguing album. While there is nothing really Earth-shattering about the sound of this act, they do what they do pretty well. They also makes things up in fresh ways, allowing them to cover quite a bit of musical territory in a tapestry that is uniquely their own, even if the elements of it might not seem that unique. All in all, this is an entertaining set. This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) form in Music Street Journal: 2021 Volume 3. More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2021.

Track by Track Review

Extra-Ordinary After a keyboard based opening this works out to a driving rocking arrangement. It reminds me a lot of Tom Petty. This energized, catchy and classy.

I Will (Fulfill) This driving hard rocker is another classy tune. It's not as strong as the opener, though. It's a bit more along the lines of sort of run-of-the-mill singer-songwriter music.

People Like Us Coming in more like a pop rocker, this is another strong tune. It has some catchy hooks and a great energy to it. It's a lot of fun.

Probably Why We're Here While not a big change, this is another effective piece.

Falling I dig the cool piano dominated arrangement on the opening section of this cut. The tune reminds me a bit of both Steely Dan and 10 cc. There are some proggy keyboard bits on the piece later, too. This is a dramatic and potent cut that's among the highlights of the set. It's also one of the most "different," things here, meaning it brings a lot of variety and charm. I really dig the hard rocking guitar solo on the tune, too.

To The Top Powerful melodic rock grooves are in the driver's seat on this tune. This is a soaring and evocative number that is among the best music here.

Fallen Stars This is an intriguing and particularly dynamic tune. It comes in with a pretty basic bluesy, funky mellow groove. It grows outward later into a soaring kind of arrangement that is among the best here. This tune is slow moving and so powerful. It's another highlight.

All That I Want More of a power pop tune, this has some intriguing textures and strong hooks. I can make out more of that Tom Petty thing on this number.

Wake Me Up This alternative rocker has some spacey keys and a driving arrangement. There are also solid hooks bringing more of a power pop edge to the piece. This is one of the most effective pieces here, and a satisfying closer.

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