Galaxy of the Lost

Infobox Single
Name = Galaxy of the Lost


Artist = Lightspeed Champion
from Album = Falling Off the Lavender Bridge
Released = July 16, 2007 [ [http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=282;2;-1;-1&sku=675962 HMV.com: singles: Galaxy Of The Lost: Ltd (2007) ] ]
Format = 7" vinyl, Promo CD
Recorded = 2007
Genre = Folk
Length = 3:58
Label = Domino Records
Producer = Mike Mogis
Chart position =

• #?? (UK)

Reviews =
* TMM rating-10|8 [http://www.themusicmagazine.co.uk/i-575-Lightspeed-Champion-%E2%80%93-Galaxy-Of-The-Lost.html link]
Last single = N/A
This single = "Galaxy of the Lost"
(2007)
Next single = "Midnight Surprise"
(2007) |

"Galaxy of the Lost" is the first single from Lightspeed Champion's album "Falling Off the Lavender Bridge". The single was released on 7" vinyl by Domino Records.

The track features drums, bass, pedal steel and string arrangements from Omaha musicians Nate Walcott and The Faint's drummer Clark Baechle. Backing vocals are provided by Emmy the Great.

The b-side, "Waiting Game" features additional vocals by Derek Pressnal from Tilly and the Wall, and guitars from Mike Mogis. [ [http://www.dominorecordco.com/site/index.php?page=releases&releaseID=709 Domino: Releases ] ]

The music video was directed by Ferry Gouw of the Semifinalists.

On February 1st 2008, in his official blog, Hynes stated that the next single (after Tell Me What It's Worth) will probably be a reissue of Galaxy Of The Lost. [ [http://lightspeedchampion.com/ lightspeed champion : blog ] ]

In the same blog Hynes stated : "I have no problem with re-issues... as long as there is reason, and I really like this song and video, and it only came out on limited 7inch... goo'times." [ [http://lightspeedchampion.com/ lightspeed champion : blog ] ]

Track listing

*7" RUG259
#"Galaxy of the Lost"
#"Waiting Game"

External links

* [http://www.lightspeedchampion.com Lightspeed Champion Official Site]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaHJJgoR0-s "Galaxy of the Lost" music video]
* [http://www.dominorecordco.com/site/index.php?page=releases&releaseID=709 Listing at Domnio Records' site]

References