Lost Tapes premiere the track “Teardrops” from their upcoming LP We Thought It Was Okay at the Time (2013-2015). “Teardrops” is the stand-alone exclusive on the LP. Here, the Spanish dream-pop duo call upon influences like The Pastels and other c86-era groups, channeling the magic of those bands while gracefully forging their own sound.

The duo is acutely aware their influences. “When you’re young you think everything sucks,” guitarist RJ Sinclair has said, “but now I’d love to be back.” This longing is an integral part of their songs, whose bright guitar melodies and enveloping synths invoke a feeling of nostalgia.

Up until this point, Lost Tapes’ releases have been confined to 7-inch singles and digital downloads. But these previously released songs are too potent to never see the light of day on an LP. We Thought It Was Okay at the Time feels more like a greatest hits collection than a nearly career-encompassing compilation.

Available for pre-order now, Shelflife Records is releasing the LP January 13 on limited edition off-white colored vinyl, CD, and digital formats.

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