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Track Listings
| 1. World Wide Open |
| 2. Runaway |
| 3. Dancing In Circles |
| 4. It's Up To You |
| 5. You To Miss |
| 6. Can't Go Back |
| 7. Don't Wake Me |
| 8. Freedom |
| 9. Slow Down |
| 10. Me Without You |
| 11. Drowning |
Editorial Reviews
2009 release from the Country trio. Love & Theft features Brian Bandas, Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles. All three members of Love And Theft trade lead and background vocals. Brian, Eric and Stephen co-wrote all the songs on this debut album. The album's first single, 'Runaway', was written by Stephen with Canaan Smith and Rob Blackledge. The band opened shows for Taylor Swift throughout 2008 and made their Grand Ole Opry debut in March of 2009.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Joey Sciarra
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Each track on 'World Wide Open' features brilliant harmony, and every song was co-written by a member of the band. Their debut single, "Runaway", is an excellent upbeat song, which is turning out to be a huge summer hit. It has easily cruised into the Top 20 -- and is now closing in on possibly becoming their first top 10 hit!
Glorious harmony is what makes the band special, and they showcase this perfectly in songs like "Dancing In Circles" -- an amazing tune which should be a huge hit for them. The title track, "World Wide Open", is another beautiful song -- with soft and soothing harmony. "Me Without You" and "Slow Down" are very nice acoustic type ballads, and both have great messages in the lyrics.
Overall, this is a very strong debut album. The first 3 songs are definitely the stand out tracks -- but it's the simple and acoustic songs which really make this a solid album from top to bottom. They are definitely a very talented group, with outstanding pop-country harmony. 'World Wide Open' is filled with unique and catchy songs that really grow on you with each listen! ~9/10~
Glorious harmony is what makes the band special, and they showcase this perfectly in songs like "Dancing In Circles" -- an amazing tune which should be a huge hit for them. The title track, "World Wide Open", is another beautiful song -- with soft and soothing harmony. "Me Without You" and "Slow Down" are very nice acoustic type ballads, and both have great messages in the lyrics.
Overall, this is a very strong debut album. The first 3 songs are definitely the stand out tracks -- but it's the simple and acoustic songs which really make this a solid album from top to bottom. They are definitely a very talented group, with outstanding pop-country harmony. 'World Wide Open' is filled with unique and catchy songs that really grow on you with each listen! ~9/10~
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Nom De Plum
Format:MP3 Music
I bought the album with Amazon's special of the day. After listening to a couple of the sample tracks, I thought they were worth a shot.
Love and Theft is labeled as a country rock group. I would place them somewhere between The Eagles with soaring rhythms and pleasant anthems, and the Backstreet Boys with cheeky harmonies and hackneyed lyrics.
If you are looking for a pleasant listen, no thought required, perfect for driving in traffic to fall into their uplifting harmonies - then this album is for you. If you are looking for thought-provoking, technical rock, or classic country, look elsewhere.
Love and Theft is labeled as a country rock group. I would place them somewhere between The Eagles with soaring rhythms and pleasant anthems, and the Backstreet Boys with cheeky harmonies and hackneyed lyrics.
If you are looking for a pleasant listen, no thought required, perfect for driving in traffic to fall into their uplifting harmonies - then this album is for you. If you are looking for thought-provoking, technical rock, or classic country, look elsewhere.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Angie Jones
Format:Audio CD
I love my new Love and Theft CD so much that the only way I could convey adequately the joy it brings me would be through song. Since I don't sing half as well as these three wonders, though, I suggest you buy a copy for yourself. It's been a while since I've been this happy with every tune on a disc. Not a clinker in the bunch. The harmonies are magical, but the lyrics pull their share of linguistically soulful tricks too. And then there are those driving instrumentals that make me want to move. This is music with a message, and the after effect is a riveted smile. Open up your own world and give a listen. (more, please, guys ...)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
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we love all types of Christmas original and funny we always look for new cds to add to our collection of music
Published 3 months ago by Daddio
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good album
This is a good album all together. I listened to it on repeat for days and days. This album was when the band had 3 members.
Published 5 months ago by B. Olson
1.0 out of 5 stars
I don't get it...
I've listened to this CD multiple times and I just don't get it. The songs pretty much sound the same and are very generic. Read more
Published on December 9, 2010 by Pulchrakia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic harmonies
Love these guys! Their lyrics hit home, and are artfully blended with beautiful harmonies. Every song on this CD is worth listening to!
Published on November 4, 2010 by lovetoshopanytime
5.0 out of 5 stars
Their World is Wide Open !
Discovering new talent is a great thing. Someone told me about this band.. and quite frankly they are great or even "awesome" as our american friends would say.
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Published on May 3, 2010 by Bruno Leunen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delivered as promised.
Amazing CD. Every song is just awesome! Autographed as promised.
I bought this for a gift after I had already bought my own. My niece loved it! Read more
I bought this for a gift after I had already bought my own. My niece loved it! Read more
Published on April 26, 2010 by SMach
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mellow yet current!
First try at this group and I keep hitting "rewind" on my CD player to try to memorize the lyrics! Love it!
Published on February 3, 2010 by M. Duffield
4.0 out of 5 stars
Compression is a problem with this CD but good music.
It is too bad that compression is used so heavily on this CD. Here is a band with exceptional musical talent on a recorded media that can reproduce sound with exceptional... Read more
Published on December 5, 2009 by Flashjet
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good At What They Do, But....
Let me begin by saying that Love and Theft is very good at what they do. The harmonies are very well done, and they write some very catchy songs.
But... Read more
But... Read more
Published on November 18, 2009 by Joshua M. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album!
I really liked the one song I had heard, but was very happy with the whole thing!! This trio is talented, and they have a good sound!
Published on November 4, 2009 by Lori E. Brown
