Review
"Lonesome Dreams" tastes like a sun-warmed peach, dripping with the sweetness of nostalgia and the tang of adventure. Lord Huron's debut full-length album paints a sonic landscape in hues of dusty gold and deep indigo, each track a brushstroke on a canvas of folk-tinged indie rock. Ben Schneider, the visionary behind this musical odyssey, has woven a tapestry of sound that feels both intimately familiar and thrillingly unexplored.
The album's opener, "Ends of the Earth," is a siren call that beckons listeners to embark on a journey through Schneider's dreamscape. It's as if the song itself has arms, reaching out to embrace you with its lush instrumentation and soaring vocals. As we wander deeper into this musical terrain, we encounter the infectious energy of "Time to Run," a track that tastes of wild berries and feels like the rush of wind through your hair as you race towards the horizon.
Lord Huron's versatility shines through in the atmospheric "The Ghost On The Shore" and the melancholic beauty of "She Lit A Fire." These songs are like whispers in the dark, secrets shared around a campfire under a canopy of stars. The bonus tracks, including the poignant "Setting Sun," add new constellations to this already star-studded sky, further illuminating Schneider's storytelling prowess. "Lonesome Dreams" is more than an album; it's a world unto itself, inviting listeners to lose themselves in its haunting melodies and find pieces of their own stories reflected in its shimmering surface. - Calista
Artist Bio
Lord Huron is an indie rock band based in Los Angeles, founded by Ben Schneider around 2010, known for their mix of folk, rock, country, and cinematic soundscapes. Their debut, *Lonesome Dreams*, arrived in 2012, and they've since put out several albums, including *Strange Trails* and *Vide Noir*, with their music often drawing comparisons to the likes of Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses, and Neil Young. The group's single "The Night We Met" gained widespread attention and platinum status after being featured in Netflix’s *13 Reasons Why*, and they've occasionally collaborated with artists such as Phoebe Bridgers. The core lineup features Schneider alongside Mark Barry, Miguel Briseño, and Tom Renaud, with all members contributing to the distinct, atmospheric storytelling central to their style. In addition to critical and commercial success, Lord Huron’s evolving discography continues to explore new directions, most recently with the 2025 project *The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1*.
