MATT THE ELECTRICIAN

Animal Boy

2010-01-26

Anyone who thanks chickens in their album liner notes is alright with me. Texas musician, Matt Sever (who really was an electrician at one time) does just that on this, his sixth album. I'll forgive him for covering "Faithfully", because I quite liked the rest of this release. It's full of fun instrumentation provided by Matt, his producer, Mark Addison, and occasional guests. The narrative lyrics are fun and hold my interest...I want to know what happens next. It's hard for me to pick a favorite here, but check out "For Angela" or the title track for starters. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 03/2015

    The Zuni Mountain Boys
    The Zuni Mountain Boys

  • reviewed 05/2010

    MEG HUTCHINSON
    The Living Side

  • reviewed 06/2011

    SMALL TOWN SON
    Burning Good Rubber

  • reviewed 05/2009

    THE INDIGO GIRLS
    Poseidon and the Bitter Bug

  • reviewed 05/2010

    MEKLIT HADERO
    On a Day Like This...

  • reviewed 01/2005

    Mike Doughty
    Skittish / Rockity Roll

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.