"I'm a pretty big matchbox20 fan (have been since '98 or so) and have been into Tabitha's Secret for awhile. I was on the board when Jay Stanley (former TS guitarist) released the Live CD, and when they released this one. And it's not that the songs aren't good.. I love the Tabitha's Secret songs, probably more than anything matchbox20 has done since then, but this is utter crap. All Stanley did was "remaster" the old songs by bringing in a long list of studio musicians and making them more palatable to the pop audience. And they weren't that bad quality to begin with! My advice to you is to go buy Don't Play With Matches, to hear what the songs are supposed to sound like. Then if you like that, you can buy this to see what he did to them-- though it might be unpleasant to hear."
Wonderful CD
Sarah | Goldsboro, NC ,USA | 09/27/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is truthfully one CD you will never regret buying. It's not one of those cds where you like maybe 4 or 5 songs from it and thats all. Every single song is good. A song for every mood. My personal favorite song is "Here Comes Horses" The melody and Robs voice are so relaxing. You will definatly be glad you ordered this if you decide to. I am a die hard Matchbox Twenty fan, and if you are too, this is a must. Even if you aren't, I'm sure you'll love this cd. Enjoy. :)"
You'll Love This CD
April | Canada | 05/17/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you're a huge Matchbox Twenty fan, this is a CD for you. The band Tabitha's Secret? came together in Orlando, Florida back in the early 90's and played in small bars. After a couple of gigs, they became real popular and in high demand. Rob, Paul and Brian eventually left to go on as Matchbox Twenty due to "musical differences" between Jay Stanely and John Goff in Tabitha's Secret?. I was so desperate to get a hold of this CD, I got it off of ebay for like 10$ from France. Anyways, my favourite songs on this CD are: And Around, Unkind, Here Comes Horses, Paint Me Blue and Forever December. This CD is excellent and I encourage you to buy Don't Play With Matches as well. Definately for hardcore Matchbox Twenty fans!"
Absolutely Unparalleled
Kelly | St. Paul, MN USA | 12/06/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have been a Tabitha's fan almost as long as I've been into Matchbox, and I can honestly say that no artist is in my CD player more often. Tabitha's pure, unprocessed sound and lyrics with Rob's unmatched vocals make this album the catalyst of a complete music collection. Rarely can you turn to an artist's roots and find material of an such incredible calibre. If you love Matchbox, then relinquish yourself to Tabitha."
Why a secret?
C. B. Thomas | 05/06/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Since I got this album 10 days ago, it has not been off the CD player! Even the worst 1 or 2 tracks are better than most other performers have. 3am and Dear Joan for me are the standout tracks but all are very good. If you like Matchbox 20, you will love this."