CHRIS AND CONRAD
Chris and Conrad
(VSR)
***
Chris and Conrad are likeable. Their pleasant press shots and cheerful smiles make them endearing, to be sure; but their debut album is what will make them memorable. Falling squarely in the genre of crisp popsters Matthew West and John Waller, the fresh-faced musicians promise intergenerational appeal.
Tending toward the formulaic, Chris and Conrad could expand their horizons and take a few more risks, but this strong debut still sets them apart as new artists for 2009.
