Fiction Family (Dig)

Fiction Family | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 20, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ato Records / Red
• ASIN: B001KL3GYK
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,318 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2009 debut for this duo consisting of members of Nickel Creek and Switchfoot. Both artists have achieved immense success with their respective bands. Sean Watkins is the guitar player and founding member of the Grammy Award winning trio Nickel Creek. Jon Forman is the guitarist and lead singer of the Grammy-nominated Rock band Switchfoot, which has sold over five million records worldwide. Both Watkins and Forman, being vocalists and multi-instrumentalists, took turns singing lead and they both played several instruments on each song including guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion, baritone ukulele, piano, organ, mandolin, steel guitar, 12-string guitar and more. Nickel Creek fiddle player Sara Watkins is also featured on several songs. The album was recorded and written in parts over the span of three years with no real deadlines, while still touring with their respective bands.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do NOT buy this VERSION...there are TWO available!, January 21, 2009

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N. Pepper - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fiction Family (MP3 Download)

There are two Fiction Family albums available from amazon.com. This one only has 12 songs. The other album has 15 songs! Three more for the same price! Buyer beware...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing sound combination, January 20, 2009

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StarsRae (Long Island,NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fiction Family (Dig) (Audio CD)

Fiction Family perfectly combines the different sounds of the two artists jon foreman of switchfoot and sean watkins of nickel creek.It's like nothing I've ever heard from jon as a solo artist.I love jon's work as a solo artist and as a member of the band switchfoot.The two of them fit together great.I love that they switch leading vocals for each song.Each song has a different flavor of sound which I love.I give this album five stars.I love it! RIP The Real SeanJon (their original name which I'm sad they changed).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fact: Fiction Family Is Amazing!, February 6, 2009

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Darth Wader (Aylett, VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fiction Family (Dig) (Audio CD)

Being a HUGE Switchfoot fan, a fan of Jon Foreman's solo albums, and a fan of Nickel Creek, I was really excited when I saw this CD and ordered it right away...and I was not let down. Foreman does not disappoint with his per usual fantastic voice and smart, catchy lyrics. And Sean, as well, does a great job in the few songs he sings. He kind of has a Ben Folds vibe going on at times as he sings.

The album starts off strong and does not relent. My favorite song is "War In My Blood." I have listened to this album twice and it is always this song that sticks with me. "When She's Near" is a close second and I agree with another reviewer that is definitely the radio hit of the album.

So, if you love Switchfoot (and especially Jon's solo albums) and you love Nickel Creek, then this a no-brainer. This is a must-buy CD.