Thieves And Liars
When Dreams Become Reality
Thieves and Liars is a breath of fresh air. Their debut record, When Dreams Become Reality, is truly astounding. Bookended by 7- and 9-minute epics – although not my favorite on the record to listen to – they set an unabashed tone for the album: They don’t care about radio play with these – they’re making a record for the pure music and experience of the listener. Before even popping in the CD, the artwork for the record set the bar high – it’s truly astounding (It’s actually done by longtime HM friend Dave Quiggle who’s designed some astonishing HM merchandise). The record just blazes along like a Chevy on a Texas highway, screaming Southern rock, doing it the old-fashioned way: The way the band wants. If you’re looking for the 2008 version of that good ol’ rock music, Thieves and Liars does not disappoint. For fans of Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. [Dreamt] David Stagg
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