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Lord Huron released their new album The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 on July 18, via Mercury Records. The hitmakers of The Night We Met have witnessed exponential popularity in recent years, with many recognising their unique flair for music. In The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1, frontman Ben Schneider takes a look at his life and his experiences.
He told the BBC that the new album represents "the sheer randomness of life." He added that it is not with "regret", but rather in awe of it. He added,
"Everything's mislabelled. What you think you're selecting might send you a completely different way, and everything's on the menu - sorrow, joy, horror, love - all the ways a life can go."
The band is kicking off their tour on July 18 in Indianapolis and is expected to wrap up the tour in Manchester, UK, on September 21.
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Every song ranked best to worst on Lord Huron's The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1
We are taking a look at Ben Schneider's "jukebox", which reportedly transports one to different parts of their life. Lord Huron takes the road less travelled, and the listeners are here for it.
1. Looking Back
The track can create a deep sense of vulnerability and connection within the listener. With poignant lyrics and steady beats, the song easily passes for a hit. Users on YouTube describe being transported to another "world" while listening to this track.
2. Bag Of Bones
A modern classic that reminds one of taking a long ride back home. In Bag of Bones, Schneider sings about an unrequited love, with piercing lyrics like,
"Never seen a sky so full of stars, makes me wonder where you are."
3. Nothing I Need
An upbeat and fast-paced track that, in listeners' words, "melts your heart." The song picks up in the second half and is an ode to youth and living a life without regrets. Ben sings,
“I got everything I want and I got nothing that I need.”
4. It All Comes Back
It All Comes Back feels deeply emotional, a bit reminiscent of The Night We Met. The track offers a blend of instruments, something that offers a grand potential during a live show. One user wrote,
"I can't choose a favorite on the new album but my goodness this song is an absolute masterpiece. It evokes so much emotion and the melody is so enchanting."
5.Who Laughs Last
Actress Kristen Stewart lends her narration to Who Laughs Last. Pre-released approximately five months ago, the track has an eerie yet upbeat vibe. At the 2:15 mark, Ben jumps in with his powerful vocals to deliver a stark contrast. One user wrote,
"Kristen Stewart & Lord Huron is the collab I didn’t know I needed in my life."
6. Watch Me Go & Used To Know
Ben picks up a notch and springs into a light and cheerful spirit. Leaning on the pop side, Watch Me Go adds a bright contrast to other tracks on the album. Used To Know offers a similar charm, with feet tapping on the floor.
7. Is There Anybody Out There
Is There Anybody Out There embodies a mellow and haunting spirit. As Paste Magazine describes it, Lord Huron's guitars and keyboards are supported by Ben's vulnerable voice in search of someone.
8. Life Is Strange
The last track on the album typically ties up the loose ends of the album and is one that makes you wonder about your own life. One YouTube user wrote,
"Like a song you'd hear late at night while tuning a shortwave radio, hearing it through waves of static and desperately trying to figure out who sings it."
9. The Comedian
Lord Huron slows down with an acoustic ballad. Unlike the title of the track, the track evokes sadness, but Ben's vocals add a refreshing finish.
10. Fire Eternal
Ben's vocals are complemented by Blonde Redhead's Kazu Makino in Fire Eternal. It is a track that can have mixed reception, with many appreciating its sultry vibe, while others may be thrown off by a different style.
11. Digging Up The Past
Lord Huron appears to strike an inspirational chord, paired with harmonica and Ben's vocals. A track that ties one to the past, but encourages one to move forward.
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Overall, Lord Huron's new album sounds like a vulnerable picture of "life" and urges listeners to sit back and cherish life's "randomness." In many ways, it appeared difficult to put tracks at the end of our list.
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