

The band wasn't afraid to take risks, while crafting pulse-pounding, arena-filling heavy metal. Florino states about the album, "One of the reasons why Disturbed stood out from the turn of the century pack is because they've always been as diverse as they are dangerous in their approach.

The first online review of The Lost Children was posted by the website Artistdirect, and Rick Florino had given the album a positive review. Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores Songs Īccording to David Draiman, the album's first single, " Hell", is "about a relationship with someone who keeps coming in and out of your life, and every time they come back they fuck up your whole world." The track "Mine" is about religion as a catalyst for war. "Hell" was announced as the first radio single for the album. The album artwork was revealed on September 22, 2011. A track titled " 3", which was originally released as a digital single on the band's website for a campaign backing the West Memphis Three, was not originally intended to be released on the album but was included due to a surprise hearing for the West Memphis Three, resulting in their release from prison. The only song on the album not previously available is "Mine". The Lost Children features all of Disturbed's B-side tracks that were recorded during a time period of 11 years with the exception of the song "Glass Shatters" which is only available on WWF Forceable Entry. The title comes from the band calling the songs "their children", because they can't pick a favorite.
