Comments on: Matthew Sweet :: A Career: Thus Far…

By: M Rourke

M Rourke — Sat, 23 May 2009 05:40:42 +0000

Matthew Sweet is the high water mark for 90’s power pop. Rankings:

1) Girlfriend *****
2) Altered Beast *****
3) 100% Fun *****
4) Kimi Ga Seki ****1/2
5) Sunshine Lies ****1/2
6) Under the Covers ****
7) In Reverse ***1/2
Earth ***
9) Inside ***
10) Blue Sky on Mars ***
11) Living Things **

By: gdjd

gdjd — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:39:49 +0000

Wait
Ocean In Between
If Time Permits
We’re the Same
Devil with the Green Eyes
Winona
Thought I Knew You

So many more…

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OPP - 8/28/08 : EAR FARM :: music information helps grow ears — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:38:02 +0000

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By: Kiko Jones

Kiko Jones — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:29:53 +0000

Ah, favorite Matthew Sweet tunes…let’s see…here’s my top 10:

I’ve Been Waiting
Girlfriend
Someone To Pull The Trigger [Live]
Ultrasuede
Behind The Smile
Sick of Myself
Not When I Need It
Get Older
The Ocean In-Between
I Love You

PS: Recently heard the Earth album for the first time and I gotta say, aside from the ’80s production–which isn’t that overbearing–I really liked it. The quality songwriting was already there early on.

Cheers!

By: Lex Ham Rand

Lex Ham Rand — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:53:47 +0000

My favorite Matthew Sweet song these days is/are the two versions of “Ugly Truth” from Altered Beast. I loved “Ugly Truth Rock” from back in the day with MTv and “120 minutes” but when I bought the CD (for 95 cents at Cheapo Discs in St. Paul) I discovered the acoustic version of “Ugly Truth” with soaring violins, layered guitars and poignant vocals.

I lived in Athens from 1983 to 1990 and I remember when Matthew was in town with Oh OK, etc. Girlfriend is an all-time classic, right down to the Tuesday Weld cover.

Thank you for this great great post.

By: Old Davy

Old Davy — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:52:14 +0000

“Get Older” from 100% Fun is a glorious track with a great guitar riff.

By: Jim C

Jim C — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:07:37 +0000

“Time Capsule”, “Untitled” also “Dark Secret” off “The Craft” Soundtrack is quirky fun and worth finding. Entire “Girlfriend” remains a top favorite with “Thought I Knew You” being my #1.

By: david weitzman

david weitzman — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:58:20 +0000

“I Love You” from the Kimi Ga Suki album is a rocking tune.

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:10:01 +0000

The new album is already available at eMusic.

By: nkb

nkb — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:38:28 +0000

“I’ve Been Waiting” off Girlfriend – perfect power pop.

By: j. neas

j. neas — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:01:20 +0000

PNK – “Smog Moon” is a favorite of mine as well, and if you haven’t snagged the Legacy Edition of Girlfriend, there is an acoustic studio version of “Winona” on the second disc that is just fantastic.

And thank you, travis. I thought about working that in, but was worried this was long enough as was.

By: pnk

pnk — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:03:06 +0000

The lush remix of “Devil with the Green Eyes” from the Son of Altered Beast EP is a track I never get sick of hearing. Other faves: “Smog Moon” (100% Fun), “Winona” and “You Don’t Love Me” (Girlfriend). Many more, too, but those are standouts for me. Totally inspiring.

By: travis

travis — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:04:14 +0000

Don’t forget his stint with Susanna Hoffs in “Ming Tea,” Austin Powers’ backing band.

By: priest

priest — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:55:03 +0000

Matthew Sweet is a fine, underappreciated songwriter. I like “Evergreen”, and in fact have told people I want it played at my funeral. That and bagpipes. Also, the entire first side of the Girlfriend album is great.