Lost & Profound
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | early 1990s |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Lost & Profound is a Canadian folk rock ensemble established in the early 1990s, recognized for their introspective and understated folk compositions.
History
Hailing initially from Calgary, Alberta, the band originated under the name The Psychedelic Folk Virgins, comprising vocalist Lisa Boudreau and guitarist Terry Tompkins, alongside various additional musicians. After moving to Toronto in 1985, they independently issued the cassette The Bottled Romance of Nowhere and subsequently secured a contract with PolyGram Records.
The married duo of Boudreau and Tompkins, performing as Lost & Profound, signed with PolyGram in 1992 and released their debut album, self-titled, produced by Richard Bennett. This record featured the Top 20 single "Brand New Set of Lies" as well as the tracks "Curb the Angels" and "Winter Raging". The band earned a nomination for Most Promising Group at the 1993 Juno Award ceremony.
Their follow-up album in 1994, Memory Thief, also produced by Bennett, included singles such as "Miracles Happen" and "Invitation". The recording featured contributions from notable musicians including Jamie Stewart on bass, Kenny Greenberg on guitar, and Michael Organ on drums. A highlight was their faithful rendition of "Some Velvet Morning", originally performed by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood, with the original orchestral arrangement conducted by Billy Strange.
In 1996, Lost & Profound independently released Love's Sweet Messenger. Subsequently, Boudreau and Tompkins embarked on individual artistic endeavors.
Following an extended period of inactivity, the band reunited in 2015 to collaboratively produce and launch the album Goodbye Mine.
The Psychedelic Folk Virgins
- 1989: The Bottled Romance of Nowhere
- 1990: The Psychedelic Folk Virgins
Lost & Profound
- 1992: Lost & Profound (Polydor/PolyGram) 5132512
- 1994: Memory Thief (Polydor/PolyGram) 5195182
- 1996: Love's Sweet Messenger (Lost Weekend Records)
- 2015: Goodbye Mine (Drunk Boat Records)
Red Suede Red
- 2002: Red Suede Red