Last month, while surfing YouTube, I discovered The Call’s The Lost Tapes. Apparently, it was released on March 18, 2024—how did I miss this?! That very night, I dove into the first four tracks, and just today, I've completed the album in its entirety. Remarkably, when I revisited those initial four tracks, they sounded even better. This is one of those rare albums that will never get old—it will always astound me.
The title, The Lost Tapes, hints at the treasures within: a collection of long-hidden gems. These songs were pulled from the vault, each track emerging from the depths of the band's storied history. Listening to "A Beautiful Lie," I couldn't help but think, “This must be from the early '90s!” Curiosity got the best of me, and some digging revealed I was spot on. It carries that same atmospheric essence you find in their 1990 album, Red Moon.
"A Beautiful Lie" features contributions from Garth Hudson of The Band, along with Danny Timms and the late Tommy Spurlock. It was recorded between 1991 and 1993, following the release of their 1990 album "Red Moon." In 2023, surviving members Tom Ferrier, Jim Goodwin, Scott Musick, and producer Ralph Patlan revisited these recordings, adding missing parts and completing the tracks to create the album as it stands today.
My favorite tracks: "Welcome to My World," "Only Love," "Beaten at Your Own Game," "Right Between the Eyes," "Amazed By You," "A Beautiful Lie," "Time In a Beer Bottle," "What a Ride."
“Welcome to My World” serves as a fantastic introduction, propelling us into an even greater experience. The guitar riffs in “Only Love” and “Right Between the Eyes” are simply stellar. “Amazed By You” captures that nostalgic Call energy—I really love that one. It’s a touch bittersweet to think these tunes remained unreleased all this time; imagine the joy we could have been experiencing decades ago.
I’ve been a loyal fan of this band for nearly 30 years, and it’s astonishing to realize that my affection for their music is as strong as ever.
Check out The Call’s The Lost Tapes—and if you like what you hear, go buy the album to support the band. They've earned it!
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