A Place To Land [Extra tracks]

Little Big Town | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 14, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B001EMR55G
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,206 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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If Little Big Town's platinum-selling debut, The Road to Here, found the foursome putting a backwoods spin on both Fleetwood Mac and the Southern California rock scene, the band's sophomore release pays such direct tribute to their heroes that you'd have to have a tin ear not to recognize the very songs that inspired them. Liked Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way?" They've got it under the bargain title "Fine Line." Loved "The Chain" and "Landslide?" They're here, too, but with different titles. Crosby, Stills & Nash's "Suite: Judy Eyes?" Try "I'm with the Band." And if it's Sheryl Crow or the Eagles you want, consider A Place to Land one-stop shopping. And why not? If the latter artists started out enamored with country, why can't Nashville return the favor? Who could resist those impeccably arranged and polished harmonies wrapped around such trendy topics as emotional abuse and low self-esteem? Homage never sounded so heavenly. --Alanna Nash

Product Description

2008 re-release of A Place to Land, the third studio album by Country music group Little Big Town who found a home at Capitol Records Nashville. "We want the world to hear this music," says Schlapman, "It's how we tell the story of our lives." In addition to the project's 12 original tracks, the re-release features four brand new studio tracks, as well as "Life in a Northern Town," a live collaboration with former tourmates Sugarland and Jake Owen. Riding on the success of the album's hit single "Fine Line," A Place to Land demonstrates the group's continuing growth and evolution. Originally released in 2007 as their second album on the independent Equity Music Group label. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Land" this CD for your collection, November 8, 2007

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K. Stuckey "kateling" (Port Huron, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Place to Land (Audio CD)

I have always been impressed by LBT's harmonies and "A Place to Land" is the tightest they have sounded yet. I loved "I'm With the Band" from the first time I heard them do it in concert and know how much they appreciate their fans. The title track, with it's down-home banjo intro and Kimberly's sugary sweet voice, is really cute and makes me smile. "Novocaine", "Vapor" and "Fine Line" are all clever plays on words and I laughed the first time I heard "Firebird Fly", not just because of the lyrics but because Phillip sounds kind of like Phil Vassar at the beginning. "Fury" is the most rockin' and closes the album with a bang. Jimi sounds awesome on "To Know Love" and reflects his true happiness now. I couldn't be happier for the triumphs of this band and think this collection will go platinum quick!!

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Wish I Could Give Out 6 Stars!!, November 24, 2007

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David J. Spuria "David J" (Webster, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Place to Land (Audio CD)

I discovered this band purely by accident. I was surfing AOL radio looking for something different and stumbled on "I'm With The Band" with it's intricate layered harmonies and perfectly plucked stringed ensemble. The lushness of this project combined with honest lyrics and nods to country, '70's rock and bluegrass make Little Big Town a refreshing spin. This could mark the return of melody, excellent musicianship and pure vocal harmonies. The comparisons abound, but the music is still original enough to make those comparisons just reference points. You may here a touch of Fleetwood Mac or the Eagles or some modern country. But Little Big Town is more. They are atmospheric pioneers of rock, pop and country. I have not heard harmonies this important since the Mamas and The Papas or dare I say the Beach Boys. But fused into the vocal parts are epic stories of love, faith and hope. A musically optimistic strain mixed with struggle and deep longing. I had to listen to "Fine Line" about 12 times to hear all the subtlety admist the angst of Karen Fairchild as she looks at love on the edge as a banjo, lead guitar and driving backbeat underscore her plea for love. "Fury", the albums bruising closer leans toward southern rock. "Evangeline" channels Rumours-era Stevie Nicks like crazy, but is far more stirring in it's description of a woman's bad relationship. You can feel the passion, the turmoil, and the instrumental harmonics of this mixed quartet. The boys mix it up with the girls on almost every song. And the battle of the sexes is never won. It's just a 10 round boxing match with neither side clearly having the edge. "Novacaine" is a call and answer romp that emphasizes the fun side of this band. And it shows the diversity of style within "A Place To Land". And then there's just pure Eagle-esque story telling like on "That's Where I'll Be" with it's slow gallop from place to place. Each song is an epic. The songs aren't just footnotes to a great album, they are albums in themselves. The stories within the intricate blend are so power laden, they instantly lodge in the cranium. There are no weak spots on this album. For some real tears and a true look at faith, check out "Vapor" with it's description of Jesus and how we should care about what counts. Just awesome. I am so fortunate I stumbled upon Little Big Town. This is the best collection of music I've heard this year.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I give it my highest recommendations!, February 25, 2008

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Place to Land (Audio CD)

My daughter introduced me to Little Big Town - I must admit that I don't listen to too much Country music, so they came as a real surprise. But, it sure was a pleasant surprise! LBT is four fresh-faced youngsters that have a great sound, a sound that highly reminds me of Fleetwood Mac at their best, but given a great Country shine.

My favorite songs on this album are A Place To Land, and Evangeline, but they all are excellent tune. So, let me just say that if you are a fan of Country music, or just love that beautiful harmonizing that Fleetwood Mac did so well, then you will love this album. I give it my highest recommendations!