Lost in Atlantis’ record Silent World is so musically sound it's scary. The best part about this band is the musical arrangements. They are an extremely polished group, and have written some very fun songs. However, they teeter on the line between producing legitimately good tunes and succumbing to a formulaic approach to writing and marketing music.
“Ready to Go” is an instant hit and my personal favorite. It is among several songs that move the listener to get up and dance.
Unfortunately, there is quite a bit more of an emphasis on singer Elisabetha Rosnowski than needs to be. Many times throughout this album instead of adding to a song she is taking away from a perfectly good piece of music with unnecessary vocal additions. It tends to be downright obnoxious. Their song “Whisper” is a perfect example of a song that starts out beautifully, and just when I really start liking it her piercing vocals make me want to turn the song off. It causes the “whoa-oh-oh-oh” woes. This continues throughout the whole song as if this will be the last time her vocals will be showcased throughout the album. It is not. If LIA was to temper Rosnowski’s showboating they would have even more universally edible songs. Lost in Atlantis is certainly marketable; to a very particular audience.
Not yet signed, it is clear from the onstage glowing Tron suits, their soon-to-be-released music video for the song “Tek No,” and a range of visually stunning advertisements that they have some sort of financial backing. There is certainly nothing wrong with that, but their marketing and visual mediums are almost more impressive than the music itself. I appreciate many of Lost in Atlantis’ songs, yet I am ultimately left either somewhat annoyed or bored with the sum of their album. Silent World starts strong and finishes short. I am eager to see where Lost in Atlantis goes in the future. All the members are extremely talented. I hope that they become more of a band, and less the “Liz Rosnowski Show.”
Due to the declining economy, ease of access to digital media, and waning interest in local music it has become extremely difficult for new bands to break through and become successful. There are many times when those who do come as a surprise. It is well known that the music industry is much more concerned with marketability and dollar signs than quality music and treble clefs. Formed in 2008, Synthpop-Rocktroncia group Lost in Atlantis is quickly rising to success, and stand out as a force of their genre to be reckoned with.
