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Matt Sharp
Matt Sharp
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (11) - Disc #1
1. All Those Dreams
2. Goodbye West Coast
3. Every Time in Blue
4. Just Like Movie Stars
5. Shadows
6. Watch the Weather Break
7. Let Me Pass
8. Thoughts from a Slow Train
9. After the Angels
10. Before You Go
11. Some Days

CD Details

All Artists: Matt Sharp
Title: Matt Sharp
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: In Music We Trust
Release Date: 5/18/2004
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Indie & Lo-Fi, Singer-Songwriters
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 678277072121

Synopsis

Album Description

His bass playing was Weezer's heart, & his falsetto their soul. A founding memeber/co-songwriter of Weezer, and mastermind behind MTV "Buzzclip Act" The Rentals, Matt Sharp's mark on pop won't be forgotten. With his debut EP, Puckett's Versus the Country Boy, a new chapter began. Sharp has left pop behind - preferring a spiritual tone of lap steel, piano, and acoustic guitars. With the help of former Cake guitarist Greg Brown and Rentals touring member Josh Hagar, the tone is set with ghostly sounds, sparse arrangements, & a contemplative, almost haunting mood. Brown's guitar brings a rustic, melodic sense;an authentic American voice. Coinciding with Geffen's release of Weezer's deluxe Blue Album CD/DVD colletion (an album that Sharp palys a pivotal role in), Matt Sharp is sure to impress.

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CD Reviews

Ehhh

Chris in PA | 10/30/2005

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I love Matt, he's a really charismatic musician. His work with Weezer and The Rentals is awesome. This album though? Eh, not so much.

It's safe to say that probably 99% of the people who buy this know Matt from his previous work as opposed to his recent solo venture. One might expect the usual rock songs with catchy choruses and perhaps a bit of Moog, but you won't get it. Instead, Matt gives us long flatline epics that you're more likely to fall asleep to than remember.

That's not to say it's all bad. For what it is, this record is okay. If you're into low-key, atmospheric acoustic music, you might like it. The song "Goodbye West Coast" is a decent tune. This type of music just isn't my thing.

Matt is cool, but unfortunately I have to say that I think he needs a partner of some sort in order to be good. His voice just isn't up to par to truly lead. In Weezer, he falsettoed behind Rivers and in The Rentals he had Cheri's lovely female voice to help improve the vocal picture. As I write this The Rentals are supposedly getting back together so maybe he's come to realize his own shortcomings and strengths. I can't recommend this album though.

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