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Track Listings
| 1. When She's Near |
| 2. Out of Order |
| 3. Not Sure |
| 4. Betrayal |
| 5. Elements Combined |
| 6. War in My Blood |
| 7. Throw It Away |
| 8. Closer Than You Think |
| 9. Please Don't Call It Love |
| 10. Mostly |
| 11. We Ride |
| 12. Look for Me Baby |
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
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By N. Pepper
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
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
By StarsRae
Format: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
By Darth Wader
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Andy
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really enjoy Jon Foreman and that's the reason I purchased this album. I was pleasantly surprised by the members of Nickel Creek and I have recently purchased their album as well. I have to say this isn't my favorite album and a few of the songs leave me wanting more from Jon. Overall, I have enjoyed the album. It's filled with plenty of poetic lyrics about love and breaking up with a girl lol. I recommend this album if you enjoy Jon Foreman's solo material.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By bananaflavor
Format:Audio CD
How can you expect anything less than pure magic when you combine the musically genius minds of Sean Watkins and Jon Foreman? In concert, the songs are epic. On cd, they are your basic step up musically from the average indie album. Still great. Definately worth buying.
By micah86810
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
Finally! One of those CDs I can just kick back and enjoy! Fiction Family delivers a variety of music that just leaves me feeling satisfied and happy. I plan on owning every CD they ever make.
By peekrood
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
highlights are "closer than you think" "war in my blood" "elements combined"
very good song writing, there are some weird moments (track 2, real strange) but overall a very good album. if you like switchfoots softer side, you will like this.
very good song writing, there are some weird moments (track 2, real strange) but overall a very good album. if you like switchfoots softer side, you will like this.
By A. Snell
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
My wife bought this for me on a whim for Father's Day, and I liked it so much that we bought it for her brother's birthday. Unfortunately, she recommended it on her blog before we gave it to him, so he bought it for himself, and we 'had' to give it to her mom instead.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing in the pkg.
Well I ordered this item then became busy and did not open the cd for a while. When I did there was nothing, I mean it was empty! Read more
Published on December 12, 2010 by Shellbee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the Purchase!
I really like this CD! I've been listening to it a lot; it puts me in a good mood.
The songs are each unique in attitude -- but ALL are well written, performed and... Read more
The songs are each unique in attitude -- but ALL are well written, performed and... Read more
Published on June 28, 2009 by Martha Bajema
4.0 out of 5 stars
plain old fashioned GOOD!
Before I got Fiction Family I was already a big fan of Nickel Creek, so when a co-worker said she had heard this Disc as a special, commercial free full album play on a radio... Read more
Published on March 27, 2009 by Lyric Junkie
4.0 out of 5 stars
A pleasant recording of two of my favorite artists.
I was very excited when I heard that Jon Foreman and Sean Watkins were working on a project together. Read more
Published on March 12, 2009 by Trevor Hegstrom
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good solid album
I was a little skeptical of the lineup when I first heard it advertised. That said they have done a very good job putting this album together. There isn't a weak track on the CD. Read more
Published on March 7, 2009 by C. Bower
