World Wide Open

Love and Theft | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 25, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Lyric Street
• ASIN: B002FZL93U
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,864 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ~amazing harmony -- awesome group~, August 25, 2009

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Joey Sciarra (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World Wide Open (Audio CD)

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~

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love and Theft = Eagles meet Backstreet Boys, October 14, 2009

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Nom De Plum - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Wide Open (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version) (MP3 Download)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Singing Along, September 15, 2009

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Angie Jones "Double Ray Press" (Palmetto, Fla.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World Wide Open (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 ...)