Invitation, the latest from twins Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas, was recorded in the sitting room studio of their idyllic Hampshire cottage. It captures their year: lockdown, long-distance love, and their own sisterly relationship.
The country-pop sound is hardly groundbreaking, but there is something endearing in its familiarity. Even when the lyrics deal with heavy topics there is a warm positivity underneath. If There Were Words explores the sad passing of a friend — but it is also about simply being there for each other when words aren’t enough.
The record is full of harmonies you feel only twins could master. Someday is a highlight, and has had significant radio play.
With bonus tracks including a Fleetwood Mac cover and a duet with James Blunt, this homemade album is a pleasant mix of country and current that gives comfort with its simplicity.
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