Matt Nathanson - At the Point (Dig)
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Artist: Matt NathansonEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2006-04-04
Music Label: High Wire Music
Soundtracks:
- 'Decades Of Hits'
- Angel
- I Saw
- Church Clothes
- Curve Of The Earth
- Princess
- 'A Line From 'Lie''
- Bent
- All Been Said Before
- Lost Myself In Search Of You
- Romeo And Juliet
- 'St. Louis Pants'
- Fall To Pieces
- More Than This
- 'Philadelphia Song'
- Answering Machine
- Suspended
Music reviews of At the Point (Dig)
Music Review: Nathanson showcases his style in this solid acoustic live performance
Rating: 4 Stars
Matt Nathanson is one of those talented artists that will sadly never achieve mainstream success. Nathanson received solid attention with the pop vibe of his 2003 Universal Records album, Beneath These Fireworks, but this album didn't highlight the real artist. At heart like a mashed up version of James Taylor, John Mayer, Ani DiFranco, and Toad the Wet Sprocket, Nathanson is a indie acoustic singer-songwriter with a prolific track record, having released his first disc in 1993. With the 2006 live album At The Point, Nathanson hits the stage with just a microphone, a 12-string acoustic guitar, and 13 of his best songs, and strips away the slick production of Beneath These Fireworks. The album, recorded over three nights in Bryn Mawr, PA, is pure Matt Nathanson: music performed exceptionally well with witty stage banter and a minimalist sound that highlights both the songs and Nathanson's tender voice.
The 13-song track listing derives mostly from Beneath These Fireworks(which in turn derived from earlier albums), but also includes favorite tracks from When Everything Meant Everything, Still Waiting for Spring, and Not Colored Too Perfect. A cover version of Dire Straits' Romeo and Juliet is included, but Nathanson's acoustic version doesn't pack the same emotional punch of Mark Knopfler's original. Standouts songs include Angel, I Saw, Curve of the Earth, Princess, Fall to Pieces, and the closing track Suspended.
This is a very good album. Nathanson entertains and puts his heart into his songs, and his guitar work is solid. His between song interaction with the fans provides some laughs. Some tracks could benefit, however, from the addition of supporting musicians to provide more emotional and sonic depth. At The Point is truly representative of Matt Nathanson and the 100+ shows he does annually. Fans will enjoy the variety of albums represented and bask in reliving the live experience, and newcomers will gain a good insight into his abilities as an artist, and maybe go out a and pick up another album or get a ticket for his show. Recommended.
Note: Nathanson does curse in his on-stage dialog with the audience, and that aspect is not edited out here. There are no plans to offer a "clean" version of this album.
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