''The Long Lost'' is the first studio album by American electronic musician Daedelus and their wife Laura Darlington under the name

The Long Lost The Long Lost is a collaboration between American musicians Daedelus and Laura Darlington. The pair are also husband and wife. They dated in high school after initially meeting as members of their high school orchestra, as well as partners in t ...

. It was released on

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in 2009.

Critical reception

Tim Sendra of

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gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, saying: "It may not work for everyone, especially someone looking for the visceral thrills of a Daedelus record, but if you are captured, you will end up captivated by ''The Long Lost''." August Howard of ''

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'' gave the album a 7 out of 10, saying: "While ''The Long Lost'' may not be a groundbreaking effort, it's unquestionably a pleasant listen." David Abravanel of ''

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'' said: "Inevitably, boredom, cynicism, and even jealousy may arise as issues here, but it's hard not to be momentarily entranced by something so loving and so strange."

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes. * Alfred Darlington – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, clarinet, melodica, keyboards, drum programming, writing, production *

Laura Darlington The Long Lost is a collaboration between American musicians Daedelus and Laura Darlington. The pair are also husband and wife. They dated in high school after initially meeting as members of their high school orchestra, as well as partners in t ...

– vocals, flute, toy piano, kalimba, omnichord, writing, production, artwork * Dexter Story – drums *

Christina Rossetti Christina Georgina Rossetti (5 December 1830 – 29 December 1894) was an English writer of romantic, devotional and children's poems, including "Goblin Market" and "Remember". She also wrote the words of two Christmas carols well known in Brit ...

– lyrics (8) * Andres Renteria – percussion (10) *

Ben Wendel Ben Wendel is a grammy nominated jazz saxophonist, bassoonist, and pianist who is a founding member of the band Kneebody. He has worked with Snoop Dogg, Ignacio Berroa, Daedelus, Taylor Eigsti, Gerald Clayton, and Tigran Hamasyan Career Wendel ...

– bassoon (12) * Pete Curry – recording * Matt Pzonak – recording * Andrew Turner – recording *

Thom Monahan Thom Monahan is an American producer/engineer and musician who is best known for his work with the bands Pernice Brothers, Fruit Bats and Vetiver. He has also produced albums by Devendra Banhart, Wild Nothing, Beachwood Sparks, and the Chri ...

– mixing * JJ Golden – mastering

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Long Lost 2009 debut albums Ninja Tune albums