A mystic-spiritual quest - the 6-string leads the way.
author: Style Weekly
This CD finds Chris Lucas mixing stellar guitar styling with an introspective vocal and lyrical craft. This combination works to create a mood for a range of listeners. On the one hand, guitar fans can focus on Lucas' complex and satisfying instrumental work. Delving into open tunings and unerring tone, Lucas' 6-string fretwork pushes his musical ideas along gently yet forcefully throughout his arrangements, and his playing is first-rate. Others will find his affirming wordplay sung in an Art Garfunkel-meets-Graham Nash register the touchstone that allows entry into Lucas' world of mystic-spiritual quest. From the driving "celtic blues" of Soul of a Man, to the ethereal, e-bow enhanced Hanging on the Wind, "Life" is a worthy artistic creation - a pure and fragile statement to the common humanity that peaceful and harmonious music finds in us all.
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Acoustic guitar virtuoso; interesting mystical songs; comes out of Keaggy, Cockb
author: unknown
Chris Lucas is a very unknown acoustic guitar virtuoso. But his playing is as progressive as it gets and on top of that he's got a fine voice. His music has a mystic tone and quality - it's a bit hokey but it's a very good album. One could hear his Bruce Cockburn influence in guitar style and voice, but he's no clone. He has many influences and you can tell. Plus, like I said, his guitar playing is tops - like a mixture of Keaggy, Cockburn, Hedges, etc.. Cool Beans and David Danced showcase his style. Lyrically he's christian but with more of a mystical quality like early Cockburn. It's a pretty creative album and the only place I've seen it was in a Christian bookstore. Luckily you can get it on CDbaby. It's worth the dough, especially if you like mellow and classical folk.
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Thought-Provoking, Toe-Tapping, Smile-Inducing Acoustic Mastery
author: Eric Beeblebrox
Now I'm not a super guitar freak - I don't know half of the guys mentioned as Chris' influences or guys he sounds like. But I am a Christian and like songs with great, thought-provoking lyrics. Not only do you get that with "At the Speed of Life" but you get solid guitar playing to boot.
This is a great acoustic album - fun to listen to and think about. I can't wait to have company over so I can play it and hear, "Hey, who's THAT we're listening to?"
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