You I Wind Land and Sea is the second studio album from American singer-songwriter Justin Nozuka.
Critical reception
AllMusic's David Jeffries stated that Nozuka "holds his own amongst his pop-chart-meets-coffee-house competition by playing up youth's pros (a heart still wide open, not jaded at all) and playing down the cons (no puppy love or irresponsible relationships here)." Jessica Lewis of Exclaim! wrote: "[T]he album is a good effort, but, at times, it feels a little stale or he pushes his voice too close to the Jason Mraz limit, but it's got some touching, soulful moments." Melodics Pär Winberg commented that the record company tried to make Nozuka sound like Jeff Buckley on the first two tracks but noted that Nozuka is better off taking "a heartfelt sophisticated turn into a soul trip" on the rest of the album, singling out "Soulless Man" and "Heartless" as highlights.
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from the album's inlay and liner notes.
The Justin Nozuka Band Justin Nozuka – guitar, vocals Anthony Lavdanski – bass Mark Pellizzer – guitar, piano, Rhodes, B3 organ, Wurlitzer Alex Tanas – drums
Additional musicians Diego Las Heras – percussion Bill Bell – marxophone, ambient guitar, slide guitar Karen Graves – violin Kathryn Sugden – violin Eric Paetkau – viola Kevin Fox – cello, string arrangement Rique Franks – background vocals Colina Phillips – background vocals Sharon Lee Williams – background vocals Gabe Dixon – guest vocals
Production Bill Bell – producing Vic Florencia – mixing Ted Jensen – mastering
Artwork Alex Tanas – cover photos Dustin Rabin – band studio photo Filip Matovina – painting Lauren Cohen – performance photo Takeover Studio – CD layout
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