Matchbook Romance - Matchbook Romance
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Artist: Matchbook RomanceEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2006-02-14
Music Label: Epitaph / Ada
Soundtracks:
- You Can Run, But We'll Find You
- Surrender
- My Mannequin Can Dance
- Goody, Like Two Shoes
- Monsters
- Say It Like You Mean It
- Portrait
- Singing Bridges (We'll All Fall)
- Fiction
- What A Sight
- I Wish You Were Here
Music reviews of Matchbook Romance
Music Review: Change Isn't Always Bad
Rating: 5 Stars
I've been a huge Matchbook Romance fan ever since West For Wishing came out, so one can imagine the surprised I received upon listening to Voices for the first time. I have to agree with the majority of the people out there... yes Voices is a far cry from previous Matchbook releases, espicially the great "Stories and Alabies."
Every song is no longer about love, make no mistake about it, this is a dark album about the darkness that lies inside everyone. My favorite Matchbook songs are "My Eyes Burn", "Promise" and "Hollywood and Vine" and I can honestly say there is not a single track on Voices that sounds anything like those. That does not mean, however, that this is not an exellent album.
Bands need to mature, they need to grow. There are only so many times that I song can say "I miss you" before the music begins to lose its worth. The poppy guitar riffs have also been scrapped, taken over by heavier chords to match the darker lyrics being used. Most songs are no longer just three minutes long, now instrumentals have been added to just about every track to draw out the expierence each song is trying to portray. This is similar growth Green Day made to American Idiot... no I am not saying Matchbook is the next Green Day (or even in their league), only that the maturity to their latest releases take similar, risky steps.
Here are individual track listings and ratings, 10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest.
1. You Can Run, But We'll Find You (5 - 10): Worst track on the CD. Dark and heavy, however extremly monotone, lacking of both a catchy chorus and sustained hooks. Nice start to the CD in a sense that it holds nothing back, showing the listener exactly what to expect, but the overall song is consistantly lacking, espicially for an opening track... only song constantly skipped on my rotation.
2. Surrender (9 - 10): Now the cd gets going! The opening lyrics of "These are my sins... these are my regrets" is excellent. Great building guitars leading into the chorus, which itself is very catchy. Some excellent lyrics as well, espicially "I'm tired of making love to a memory", amazing!
3. My Mannequin Can Dance (8.5 - 10): Opening guitar is excellent, as well as the drumming into the intro. Song slows down following the heavy opening, only to slowly rise as the chorus nears. Monotone addition to the chorus of "confess your sins" is great. Instruments are unbelievable on this track, but the lyrics are lacking, thus why not a 9 or higher.
4. Goodie, Like Two Shoes (10 - 10): The best song this band has ever made. A 7 minute masterpiece that includes exceptional lyrics, as well as a string section to go on top of their already heavy guitars, base and drums. This song will stick in your head for days. "And if you still hear my voice, give me a sign, let me know you're still here... like it or not." I really can't say enough great things about this track, it is perfect.
5. Monsters (9.5 - 10): First single off the album, extremly catchy. The guitar is hypnotic and the clap gets to me each time I hear it. Darker lyrics again (no different from the rest of the album), but the chorus is very catchy "We are the voices inside your head... yea believe what you see." Very fast paced, guitar work is excellent.
6. Say It Like You Mean It (7.0 - 10): Slower track, also not one of the best. Nice opening of a mellow acoustic guitar over soft lyrics, but the song lacks once trying to pick up. Nice premise of the chorus lyric wise (and song title) of repeated "Say it like you mean it", but the song falls flat as a whole. Catchy the first couple times heard, but gets boring pretty fast because it doesn't distinguish itself at any point.
7. Portrait (8.5 - 10): Similar to the last track with a slower opening, but the pickup is much improved, as well as much better lyrics "Look a little closer now, shut off, you should know this wasn't true. Taking your cheap shots till your black and blue." Base work on this track is excellent, actually overshadowing the guitar and drums at points (in a good way). Vocals are delivered perfectly for the lyrics... catchy chorus tops it all off.
8. Singing Bridges (7.5 - 10): Nice instrumental opening, espicially the guitar riffs, very hypnotic. Mellow vocal opening (simialr to the previous track in terms of delivery). Chorus is excellent, espically the drumming during it. Lyrics are a little lacking, thus the lower grade, but the instruments are top notch on this track.
9. Fiction (8.5 - 10): Closest thing to old Matchbook on this CD. Fast opening that does not stop throughout. Angry lyrics of a broken heart, with vocals that match the rage portrayed. Fast guitars, not heavy, and excellent drums. Chorus is addciting, will have you singing to yourself in no time.
10. What A Sight (8.5 - 10): The only true ballad on the CD, as well as the only track with upbeat lyrics instead of despair. Slow and sad in the mold of "Promise." One of my personal favorites because of its differing sound from the rest of the CD, as well as the change of lyrical meaning. A feel good song from their past with a new sound.
11. I Wish You Were Here (8.5 - 10): Listen to this one in a dark room with nothing but candle light, trust me you won't regret it. A mesmerizing song... extrememly relaxed and mellow, it takes you over as listening to it. Won't get you ready to face the world, but will put you in one hell of a relaxed mood. Very monotone, no real change in sound throughout the song, but still done perfectly. Secret track at the end (near the 12:15 minute mark) is an acoustic performance, also very well done.
I can't stress enough that this CD sounds nothing like their past releases, so get rid of any ideas like your going to hear something like "Stories And Alabies." Best comparison I can make is to Brand New "Deja Entriveu" (I know I spelled that wrong, my apologies, too lazy to look up the correct spelling). There are several stand out tracks on this CD, espicially Surrender, Mannequin, Goodie, Monster and Fiction. It might take a couple listens to truly appreciate how good this album really is, but I have doubt anyone will find it. A must own!
Description of Matchbook Romance
The band's sophomore release is a stunning artistic triumph. They've grown up, and in that process, reinvented themselves, delivering a record with much wider appeal than anything they've ever done. "Voices" holds close to MBR's emotional, post hardcore roots while delivering massive sing-along choruses that'll carry the band to the widest possible audience. The first single and video, "Monsters", shows a group that has arrived, with a newly confident sound that'll be everywhere in 2006.Alternative Rock CDs
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