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By Ethan Hazel

The debut project from L.A. indie-folk outfit Lord Huron, "Lonesome Dreams" showcases the rise of alternative folk rock. With popular bands like Mumford & Sons and their brand of hoedown-heavy arena folk, it seems as though more groups are heading in the direction of old-timey outfits, banjos and massive hooks. 

Lord Huron is exemplary in the way it presents an alternate folk-rock direction. Rather than living in the suspended past, it brings much needed modern sensibilities to the genre.

"Lonesome Dreams" is composed of nothing but gimmick-free lyrics of regret, longing and adventure supported by gorgeous instrumentation and melody. 

This is music toput a smile on your face on hazy Sunday mornings. It's music to get lost to, music to hit the road to with a destination in mind and friend in tow. This is music to disappear into the sunset to.