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| "mad season by matchbox twenty," the long-awaited second Melisma/Lava/Atlantic release from matchbox twenty, stands as a great leap forward for one of today's most compelling rock n' roll groups.Following the stunning success of their explosive 1996 Lava/Atlantic debut, "YOURSELF OR SOMEONE LIKE YOU," this soul-infused collection of modern classics amply demonstrates the band's remarkably expressive range and power.From the potent and powerful pop of "Black & White People" to the turbulent "Angry" and "You Won't Be Mine," each of the new album's thirteen tracks is a showcase for the dynamic, melodic matchbox twenty sound, as well as the singular mark of triple Grammy-winner Rob Thomas's intimate yet universal songwriting.
Having spent over 600 nights on the road since the release of their explosive 1996 Melisma/Lava/Atlantic debut, "YOURSELF OR SOMEONE LIKE YOU," matchbox twenty has grown into a creative musical machine firing on all cylinders.Thomas's rich vocals have ripened in both strength and maturity, as have Kyle Cook and Adam Gaynor's heartfelt harmonies and chiming twin guitar arrangements.Binding these elements together is the inventive, propulsive rhythm section of bassist Brian Yale and drummer Paul Doucette. |
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Pacific Amphitheatre
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Konocti Harbor Amphitheatre
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| "mad season by matchbox twenty" highlights the continuing development of Thomas'sgifts as a writer, with songs that focus on the binding elements of our increasingly unconnected world.Where many sophomore records reflect an artist's newly isolated existence - with songs either telling of bus windows and endless highways, of the terrible traumas of fame and fortune - here Thomas spins poignant stories of love and loss, of life and how to live it.
"Your career is just one aspect of who you are," Thomas notes."Most of the things I write about are still basic emotions. If you sell a billion records, and the only thing you can come up with to write about is selling a billion records, then you're probably a pretty shallow person.There has to be something else in your life that you can draw on other than 'I'm rich and famous.'" Thomas was recently honored with three Grammy Awards for "Smooth," his 1999 chart-topping collaboration with Carlos Santana.The track earned him "Song of the Year" honors; the "Record of the Year" trophy (along with Santana, producer Matt Serletic, and engineer/mixer David Thoener); and the "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" award, which he shared with Santana.Thomas's hat trick was the second-highest tally of the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, following Santana himself with eight. |