Aimee Mann – Lost In Space (2002) [MFSL 2003] [SACD / Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – UDSACD 2021]

Title: Aimee Mann – Lost In Space (2002) [MFSL 2003]
Genre: Rock
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Aimee Mann’s Lost in Space carries a vivid narrative strength, amplified by her Magnolia soundtrack prominence. The album’s autumnal mood, with layered keyboards and shifting chords, enhances her eloquent lyrics. Major-minor shifts, like in “Guys Like Me,” add ironic twists to her storytelling. Themes of alienation and metaphorical addiction run through tracks like “This Is How It Goes” and “High on Sunday 51.” Mann’s wordplay, such as “heroine” versus “heroin,” deepens the album’s introspective tone. Recorded in Ryan Freeland’s home studio, subtle electronic touches complement the low-tech arrangements. Despite its dark themes, Lost in Space showcases Mann’s unmatched skill in crafting poetic regret. The album underscores her status as a spectacularly underrated songwriter, masterfully exploring depression’s peculiar beauty.

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Tracklist:

01. Humpty Dumpty
02. High On Sunday 51
03. Lost In Space
04. This Is How It Goes
05. Guys Like Me
06. Pavlov’s Bell
07. Real Bad News
08. Invisible Ink
09. Today’s The Day
10. The Moth
11. It’s Not

Note:

Mastered by Shawn R. Britton at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Sebastopol, CA.

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