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Lost Themes II

Lost Themes II
Studio album by
John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies
ReleasedApril 15, 2016 (2016-04-15)
Recorded2016
GenreElectronic
Length47:22 (CD/digital)
42:52 (vinyl)
LabelSacred Bones
John Carpenter chronology
Lost Themes Remixed
(2015) 		Lost Themes II
(2016) 		Classic Themes Redux EP
(2016)
Cody Carpenter chronology
Condemned
(2015) 		Lost Themes II
(2016) 		Classic Themes Redux EP
(2016)
Daniel Davies chronology
Condemned
(2015) 		Lost Themes II
(2016) 		Classic Themes Redux EP
(2016)

Lost Themes II is the second studio album by American film director and composer John Carpenter. It was released on April 15, 2016, through Sacred Bones Records.[1] The album was created in collaboration with Carpenter's son Cody Carpenter and his godson Daniel Davies.[2]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic67/100[3]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[4]
Consequence of SoundB[5]
Exclaim!7/10[6]
MojoStarStarStar[7]
musicOMHStarStarStarHalf star[8]
Pitchfork5.6/10[9]
Record CollectorStarStarStarStar[10]
The SkinnyStarStarStarStar[11]
Sputnikmusic4.5/5[12]
Uncut6/10[13]

Upon its release, Lost Themes II received positive reviews from music critics.[3]

Track listing

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All music is composed by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies.

No.TitleLength
1."Distant Dream"3:51
2."White Pulse"4:20
3."Persia Rising"3:39
4."Angel's Asylum"4:16
5."Hofner Dawn"3:15
6."Windy Death"3:39
7."Dark Blues"4:16
8."Virtual Survivor"3:58
9."Bela Lugosi"3:23
10."Last Sunrise"4:28
11."Utopian Facade"3:47
Total length:42:52
CD/digital bonus track
No.TitleLength
12."Real Xeno"4:30
Total length:47:22

Personnel

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  • John Carpenter – composition, performance, engineering
  • Cody Carpenter – composition, performance, engineering
  • Daniel Davies – composition, performance, engineering
  • Jay Shaw – design
  • Kyle Cassidy – photography

References

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  1. ^ Ohanesian, Liz (11 April 2016). "Horror Filmmaker John Carpenter Is Loving His Second Career as a Musician". LA Weekly. Voice Media Group. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  2. ^ Grow, Kory (1 February 2016). "'Halloween' Filmmaker John Carpenter Announces Album Sequel". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media LLC. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Lost Themes II - John Carpenter". Metacritic. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  4. ^ Phares, Heather. "John Carpenter - Lost Themes II". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  5. ^ Roffman, Michael (4 April 2016). "Album Review: John Carpenter – Lost Themes II". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
  6. ^ Rodgers, Ian (13 April 2016). "John Carpenter - Lost Themes II". Exclaim!. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
  7. ^ Chromatics fans will fine much to love, but the eeriness that made Carpenter's reputation is mostly lacking because he doesn't need to soundtrack a shock or its aftermath. [May 2016, p.89]
  8. ^ Shepherd, Sam (23 April 2016). "John Carpenter – Lost Themes II". musicOMH. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
  9. ^ Lozano, Kevin (23 April 2016). "Lost Themes II - John Carpenter". Pitchfork. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
  10. ^ Hamnett, Alun (20 April 2016). "Lost Themes II - John Carpenter". Record Collector. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
  11. ^ Francis, Claire (30 April 2016). "John Carpenter – Lost Themes II". The Skinny. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
  12. ^ K., Simon (15 April 2016). "John Carpenter - Lost Themes II". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
  13. ^ Some of the music here illustrates the limitations of the formula, sometimes lapsing into lumpy blues-rock or new-age noodling. [May 2016, p.70]
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