2010-01-18
Matthew Ryan writes some of his best songs when faced by personal tragedies or situations. Matthew was sitting in an emergency room with a good friend. Thinking it was too soon to loose this friend, he sat down with a pen and wrote 10 songs dedicated to saying things to lovers that often go unsaid. The heartfelt emotion felt in this release is gripping. Matthew teeters between slower folk songs like “Your Museum” and “The World is” to tracks that have a U2 rock quality such as “The Wilderness” and “Spark” a slower dance trance track featuring DJ Perch. The raspy quality in Matthews’s voice is perfectly suited for the emotions felt in this disc and he brings you into his heart on each of the tracks. After just one listen to this disc it is easy to understand why Matthew Ryan is one of the most underrated recording artists recording today. Reviewed By: Gregg Saur
BROTHER ADAMS
Almost Alive at Front Street
The Brass Kings
Washboard Rope Guitar
ERIN MCKEOWN
Sing You Sinners, 2007
SECRET SISTERS
The Secret Sisters
FRIGHTENED RABBIT
The Midnight Organ Fight
Sonia and disappear fear
DF05
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