When Dreams Become Reality

Thieves & Liars, Thieves&liars | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 22, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Facedown
• ASIN: B00110K5YO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #304,815 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Synthesis of Classic Rock and Modern Sensibilities, March 20, 2008

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W. Scott Heitman (Gainesville, Fl United States) - See all my reviews
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I definitely didn't expect to like this as much as I did.

Musically, the album is wave after wave of rocking hooks rarely interrupted by a slow song or two. The lead singer has a truly infectious voice that feels like a genuine throwback to the bands Thieves and Liars are clearly trying to emulate. The guitar licks are memorable, though most of them take a few listens to sink in.

My complaints are minor. The album would have been better served if the two slow songs weren't clustered together. Also, the two (nearly) intrumental tracks feel like slight letdowns considering the meat of the rest of the package.

Lyrically, the album is modeled over the story of Joseph from the Old Testament (you know- magnificent coat, sold to slavers, rules Egypt?). Complemented by a booklet that illustrates the story, this is a concept album that largely pans out.

Finally, I'm grateful for what rare bands like this do for christian rock. The industry has, in the past, limited itself to cliches- feeling like a parody of the secular industry rather than another legitimate arm of it. With bands like this infusing the field with their creativity, there is hope yet for those who occasionally want to listen to quality music that reflects their beliefs and values.

Highly Recommended.

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3.0 out of 5 stars You've Heard This Before..., February 26, 2009

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Krishna M. Sadasivam "pcweenies dot com carto... (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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Thieves and Liars "When Dreams Become Reality" wears its influences on its sleeve, from psychedelic soundscapes reminiscent of Pink Floyd to the raw drive of Led Zeppelin (with a little Deep Purple thrown in). The problem with the album, which keeps it from being awesome (in my opinion), is that the band doesn't really find their own sound throughout. While listening to this, I couldn't get past the idea that the band is still looking for their own musical voice. I do applaud the group for bringing back the concept album - the Christian themes do not come across as preachy or overdrawn.

Standout tracks from this album include "Betrayed by Blood" and "Road to Nowhere". Borrow this album, if you can, and make your own decision before buying.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Decent but largely forgettable, September 18, 2008

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Mannie Liscum (Columbia, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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The debut album by Thieves & Liars, "When Dreams Become Reality" sounds familiar yet refreshing upon an initial listen. As many reviews have noted Thieves & Liars channel much from the great acts of the 70's, like Zeppelin and Floyd, but they also sound a bit like latter day acts like the Black Crows. While none of this comparison is bad, what does it ultimately say about a new band? What is their unique contribution to the tapestry of rock? Upon multiple and extended spins of the disc the listener is likely to tire of Thieves & Liars, not to the point where one won't still give it play, but rather to the numbing point of so many other forgettable albums of the 21st century. "When Dream Become Reality" is definitely not a bad album, but it is largely forgettable and Thieves & Liars may be one of those groups that simply vanish from the musical map with little hoopla.