Don't Get Lost

Don't Get Lost, released in 2017, represents one of the most significant sonic pivots in The Brian Jonestown Massacre's extensive catalog. Moving away from the 60s psych-pop and garage-rock revivalism that defined their early career, Anton Newcombe leans heavily into his Berlin-based influences, incorporating elements of krautrock, dark jazz, and post-punk. The album was recorded at Newcombe's Cobra Studio in Berlin and features a collaborative spirit, including contributions from Tess Parks and Tim Burgess. The record is characterized by its long, repetitive structures and a heavy reliance on electronic textures and drum machines, marking a departure from the band's traditional live-band sound. Critical reception noted its experimental nature, with many praising Newcombe's ability to reinvent the BJM sound while maintaining the hypnotic, psychedelic core that fans expect. It stands as a testament to the artist's restlessness and his late-career fascination with the intersection of analog rock and experimental electronics.