From approachable singer-songwriter, to artsy adventurer, to understated solo-pianist, Chris Rice has come full circle with Run the Earth… Watch the Sky. Acoustic guitars and radio-friendly pop songs, often too reminiscent of John Mayer and James Taylor, fill every nook and cranny of this disc. Circa 1970 AM radio sounds and transparently modern studio tricks occasionally play into a mix that drive Rice’s melodies and "everyman poetry" into flight. Rice’s vivid, personal reflections and soothing voice creates very personal, seemingly shared experiences with listeners—whether wandering the outdoors, revisiting teen memories or quietly worshiping.
Run the Earth again rewards Rice fans who are willing to run along with this multi-talented guy just to see where he goes next.