The song appears on the band’s upcoming digital EP
Barenaked Ladies return with “Clearly Lost (Acoustic),” the first glimpse at their forthcoming EP In Flight – Carry On. Due out on May 16th, the digital-only EP features all-acoustic, newly reimagined renditions of seven standout tracks from the band’s acclaimed 2023 album In Flight.
A folky piece of self-reflection, “Clearly Lost (Acoustic)” perfectly showcases the vibrant musicality at the heart of the band. In a new twist on the original version, the stripped-back track slips into a slower tempo and weaves in tender harmonies, soulful melodies from guest fiddler, Kendel Carson, and gently thumping rhythms. Meanwhile, Robertson’s lyrics speak to the strange mix of serendipity, missteps, and sheer determination that shape our paths through life, striking a brilliant balance of poetic insight and off-the-wall humor (from the second verse: “I had it all worked out, I was in the clear / Until the devil on my shoulder started grinning, saying ‘Hold my beer’”). Equal parts poignant and playful, the result is a prime example of the one-of-a-kind charm that’s made Barenaked Ladies an Alt-Rock institution.
The upcoming release of the acoustic EP features fan-favorite tracks from Barenaked Ladies’ most recent LP, In Flight. This album marked their 18th studio album in an extraordinary career that’s included winning eight Juno Awards, earning two Grammy nominations, being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and turning out massive hits like “One Week” (a No. 1 smash in the U.S.), Top 20 singles “Pinch Me” and “If I Had $1,000,000,” and the pop-culture-dominating “Big Bang Theory Theme.”
