Matthew Sweet - In Reverse
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Free Music Review: Matthew Sweet's Wall of Sound
Hit: 5 Stars
When you combine Phil Spector's wall of sound and musical influences that range from Brian Wilson to Crosby, Stills and Nash, you get Matthew Sweet's masterpiece, IN REVERSE. With Sweet's distinct infectious vocals and harmonies, he is an admirable musician who weaves sounds from the past and his own thus creating a unique versatile sound. And for IN REVERSE, there is no mistaking that formula an array of instrumentation that include horns, sleigh bells, orchestral vignettes and a medley of songs stringed together making the album a concept record.
All the tracks on the album are reminiscent of the elaborate studio sounds of the 1960s and the middle of the road 1970s. However, the album would not be complete without the loud raunchy and scraggly guitars that Sweet fans know all too well from previous efforts, which can be heard on the aggressive tracks, "Faith in You" and "Split Personality." There are also the pop flavored love's forlorn songs, "Future Shock" and "I Should Never let you Know." But the album tones down a bit with the two poetic ballads, "Hide" and "Thunderstorm." "Thunderstorm" is worth noting because it is both haunting and beautiful, and may bring chills down your spine when you hear a few of the medleys that resonate sounds similar to a`70s CSN, Beatles' White Album and Abbey Road period, or a country-folk Graham Parsons.
Overall, IN REVERSE is a gem for Matthew Sweet fans or anyone who enjoys great music. It is worth revisiting or listening to more than once.
Free Music Review: A worthy entry in the Matthew Sweet catalog
Hit: 4 Stars
I bought this album when it first came out mostly because I thoroughly enjoyed "Girlfriend" and as a bassist, was thrilled to see the incomparable Carol Kaye listed as a player on several tracks. She does not disappoint. While not a perfect album, there are some incredible songs here, and as has been observed by many other reviewers, the production is dang near flawless. I would heartily recommend the opening "suite" - the first three songs which flow directly into one another, very reminiscent of Phil Spector. If anything, get the record just to hear Carol Kaye on "If Time Permits" and crank the bass up on your EQ - you HAVE to hear what's she's playing. She hasn't lost a step.Free Music Review: Best of his albums to date
Hit: 5 Stars
Do not listen to the reviewers who say this album has no memorable hooks or melodies, they clearly must be tone deaf. Where to start? "What Matters" is arguably the best song Sweet has ever written in terms of combining songcraft with powerful lyrics. "If Time Permits" has an incredibly beatiful chorus, and "Beware My Love" is a country-tinged, brooding song that will get your head bobbing. "Future Shock" is another winner, as is the gently affecting "Untitled." Don't get me started on "Hide," which is as gorgeous a piano ballad as you will ever hear. "Worse to Live" suffers from being essentially one long coda - but what a coda it is. Have I run out of positives yet? Nope! "Faith In You" is not quite up to par with the rest but is a good rocking foot-stomper, and "Trade Places" has a great sing-along chorus. Even "Write Your Own Song" is melodic enough to outweigh its petty, vindictive lyrics. Honestly, there is almost nothing here that is not far above average in terms of catchiness. I have all of Sweet's albums, and this is the only one in which the majority of the tracks have landed on my hard drive. The biggest criticism I can come up with is that the songs are quite derivative - Beach Boys, Byrds, and many other obvious influences pop up frequently. If what you're looking for is good pop music you shouldn't care though, right? Free Music Review: A full on return to power pop form, this is right on!
Hit: 5 Stars
Anybody who rips this album has no sense for catchy, layered pop melodies. This lp represented a return to the Matthew Sweet I know and love. "Millenium Blues", "If time permits", "Hide", "What Matters", & "Beware" show Sweet turning in some of his most inspired performances. This album is so filled with hooks that it will be hard to not sing along after the first few listens. It's mesmerizing. Matthew Sweet is definitely in top shape here, and If you liked Girlfriend or Altered Beast you should really like In Reverse. Free Music Review: Disappointing
Hit: 1 Stars
I'm not a huge Matthew Sweet fan but I enjoyed Girlfriend, Altered Beast and 100% Fun (particularly the first half) so I thought I'd take a shot on this, considering it got some pretty good reviews. Well, I've listened to it about 4 or 5 times and I don't want to waste any more of my life trying to find a song, a melody or a hook somewhere....anywhere. This is disappointing because previously it seemed like Sweet could toss off great songs without even trying. Here, any songs that might have been intriguing (and I'm not convinced that there are any) are totally buried in this "everything but the kitchen sink" production and cluttered arrangements. Basically, it's a really frustrating album to listen to, it offers you no rewards, nothing to draw you back....it's just there. Clearly it's been painstakingly assembled but it's just forgettable. Like another reviewer said, I look at the song titles on the back of the CD and I can't think of a tune that goes with any of them. If you are new to Matthew Sweet, this is the worst possible place to start - you'll give up on him completely after this. Stick with Girlfriend, Altered Beast or 100% Fun and avoid this at all costs