Cane Rouge sing songs that remind me of talking to myself in the past, and Lost and Found is a great example of that. The guitar starts things off with a soft haze, blurred and unhurried, drawing you into a mood before a word is even heard.
Since they were formed a couple of years ago, the Newcastle act, consisting of Ant Clarke, Joe-Harrison Brown and Harry Bullock, have been making steady progress in their sound. It is reflected in this consistent growth. There's nothing rushed or unsure about this track, which is a testament to how far they've come together.
Ant's vocals are soft and worn, fitting the topic perfectly. The whole track is emotionally charged by the sense of looking back, not by performing regret.
This one is especially good at the dynamics. The verses are quiet and subdued, barely audible, before the chorus expands to a fuller, heavier sound. The change from control to relaxation occurs multiple times throughout the song, and it really takes hold.
There is an instrumental section in the middle that allows the guitars to open up, get rich and textural and feel before the song comes home in for its final drive. It provides the whole thing breathing space without losing the focus.
Lyrically it is a place of memory and of the people who make us, but never too overtly. It has a lot to do with its ability to leave room for the listener to add their own experience, although it is never too specific.
I went back to this one over and over and over again to pick out a different guitar or a different vocal. Heartfelt, well constructed, moving, it is Lost and Found. Cane Rouge is a band just starting out and it's a great place to be.
