Matchbox Twenty - More Than You Think You Are
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Artist: Matchbox TwentyEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2002-11-19
Music Label: Atlantic / Wea
Soundtracks:
- Feel
- Disease
- Bright Lights
- Unwell
- Cold
- All I Need
- Hand Me Down
- Could I Be You
- Downfall
- Soul
- You're So Real
- The Difference
Free Music Notes for More Than You Think You Are
Free Music Review: Sticking to what they do best
Hit: 4 Stars
Matchbox Twenty has been commonly described as one of the popular adult alternative bands who first broke through in the late '90s when modern rock wasn't yet as diverse as rock can get. The Florida quintet's sound is spirited and thought-provoking; their first hit and fantastic example of trying to write songs in someone else's shoes, "Push", has nearly the same qualities as the thumping "How Far We've Come" despite twelve years' time difference. They might have a few changes and different genre crossovers, but they're identifiable and still immensely talented. This happens to be the only CD of theirs I've listened to in full, but I've heard enough of others to know that this is more or less what you'd expect from them, maybe with fewer ballads--but with a band as good as this, that's a breath of relief. They can make whatever the want by me, as long as they stay this awesome.
Lead singer Rob Thomas has this powerful voice and southern accent that really grew on me. He's lashing out with a sonic whip on the rollicking ride "Disease" (co-written with the legendary Mick Jagger), then soothing listeners with the beautiful piano-driven single "Bright Lights", and pleading with a touch of despair and honest confusion towards his failing relationship in "Cold". Plus he writes pop lyrics that are catchy and publicly well-received without making them corny or unoriginal. They're clever, but people still understand and like them, which is an element sorely lacking in most modern contemporary music. In "All I Need", he snaps "Talk like that won't get you nowhere / Everybody's trusting in the heart like the heart don't lie" in one deep breath.
More Than You Think You Are is a very slick and well-produced album, and a lot of the cuts here would be great whether or not they were done by this one great band. "Downfall" would be flawless if not for the choir, which distracts from the classic rocking vibe that was set in its beginning. It really seemed out-of-place among the banging guitars and acerbic libretto going on. The latter half of the song is really the only thing I didn't particularly like, but my feelings on it will probably evolve, as I still love the rest of the song. The bonus track uses some of the Latin rhythms the band has commonly utilized.
With all due respect, though, Matchbox Twenty has made a great album here. They do as well on the slow songs as on the quicker ones, a couple good examples being "Could I Be You" and "Hand Me Down", which are both numbing, heartbreaking, and stunning whether they were supposed to be or not. I like all I've heard from them, interrupting choirs and southern drawl or not, because it's the kind of sound you can generally come to accept after a few listens. Overall the CD is a big success, and worth getting, whether you're a fan or not. Well done, Matchbox Twenty.
More Than You Think You Are Poster
Florida's megaplatinum matchbox twenty prove with their third album to be far more versatile than expected, comfortably outlasting the predictions of naysayers. Reuniting with producer Matt Serletic, the quintet takes credible swings at gospel ("Downfall" features a choir), Traveling Wilburys-type twang ("All I Need"), and big-arena rock with "Disease," cowritten by singer Rob Thomas and Mick Jagger and winkingly recalling Thomas's star turn with Carlos Santana on "Smooth." Pedal-steel great Greg Leisz spruces up several tracks, notably the tearjerker "Hand Me Down," while producer and keyboardist Serletic and percussionist Paul Doucette sprinkle instrumental pixie dust. More Than You Think You Are isn't likely to appease critics, who have consistently accused matchbox twenty of yelling when a whisper would do, but fans of the group are certain to dig these panoramic songs, each drawn in broad, vivid strokes. --Kim HughesThird album produced by studio collaborator Matt Serletic, features the hit single, 'Disease'. Each CD will include a bonus card, which gives the user access to exclusive documentary footage of the making of the album, premiere access to concert tickets and other bonus material. Atlantic. 2002.
Euro Version with Exclusive Enhanced Video Track of "if You Are Gone", a Live Full Band Performance from Aol Sessions.
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