Land of Sea

Chris and Thomas | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 26, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Defend Music
• ASIN: B000QEILHY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,883 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Unconventional lyrics and expert harmonies - chris & thomas emerge as artists to keep your eye on. --Performing Songwriter

One of my favorite indie releases of the year. --Nic Harcourt / KCRW

Product Description

Chris & Thomas never over-think their vocals, and much like the Everly Brothers their voices just seem to naturally intertwine, with the kind of easy perfection only achieved through many years of happily singing together. And the pair achieve the same with their instruments, flawlessly interweaving their acoustic guitars, (and occasionally banjo); rarely have two musical hearts so beat as one. However, what's equally striking about their debut full-length Land of Sea is the wistful atmospheres the duo inevitably conjure up, and the incredibly soothing auras, even as the pair glide across genres.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, masterful, harmonious, delicious Chris & Thomas!, December 6, 2008

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J. Byler "Pelicam" (Morgan Hill, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Land of Sea (Audio CD)

Just last week, I discovered Chris & Thomas' music and new CD via a most serendipitous moment. My girlfriend and I had just bellied up to the bar at a hip new restaurant in Palo Alto, California, called Shokolaat (fabulous by the way, but I digress). A very fun group sat at a large family table nearby. They were having a great time, singing songs and laughing, and we couldn't help but notice how much fun they were having. A few minutes later, this group kindly invited us over to join them, so we did. We immediately liked this group and was made to feel like one of the family instantly. After introductions, sharing a glass of good cabernet and pastries, the patriarch of the group (Chris' father) mentioned that his son Chris was a musician. Seated there at the table, humbly acknowledging this fact was Chris himself, who was home for a family Thanksgiving, and over the course of the next hour, we were turned on to Chris & Thomas music (the restaurant was kind enough to play the entire disc for us over their music system as we sat there!)... What a great guy, and for those of you who haven't yet purchased this disc: You Must Get This CD! Chris & Thomas have created harmonies here that are of a quality and tonality rarely heard anymore. Simon and Garfunkel's voices blended well together, sure, and comparisons will definitely be made. But now it's Chris & Thomas' turn, and they've hit a home run here. If two sets of vocal chords were ever meant to create musical vibrations together, it's these guys, and their songs are absolutely lovely. The instrumentations are also very nice with their incorporation of guitars, mandolin, and even cello on occasion. "Land of Sea" by Chris & Thomas is a must-have CD for your collection. I can't wait to catch one of their Live shows too! Kudos, guys! (and thanks again for the pastries!) ;-)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Surprise, August 23, 2007

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Colleen P. "voracious" (Saint Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Land of Sea (Audio CD)

With a soft but insistent tapping, Chris and Thomas whisper lyrics that tangle in your ears and require you to listen again. Adult thoughts presented with compassion and that much maligned word...beauty.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chris & Thomas, October 28, 2010

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Peg Kalash (LITTLE FALLS, MN, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Land of Sea (Audio CD)

I really really love this CD! I have been playing it pretty steadily since I got it!! Everyone I share it with loves it also. I heard the song Broken Chair on Pandora & ordered the CD right away. I love the harmony & instrumentation.