WHERE THE HOKEY POKEY "IS" WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT

Matthew Good gets real

Posted about 1 year ago
Every couple of years this Canadian troubadour (and blogger) arrives with an album that reminds me of why his songwriting has been so important to me for over ten years now.This new album, produced after a difficult divorce, is especially frank, and contains some of his darkest songs since "The Audio of Being," an album that caused the break-up of his own band.This stuff is earnest and heart-felt, with delicious tinges of bitterness. This is the opening song to the album, the longest song of his career no less. Those familiar with his songwriting will recognize it, we hear bits of "Avalanche" but in a much more mature presentation, where he becomes much more honest to himself.

Comments (3)

  1. mktackabery says nice little write up Barrie. MG is one of those people keep suggesting to me and I keep forgetting to listen to, but this song pulled me in hard. Top of the list to buy in January. MOG more, buddy. :)
    Permalink posted 12/26/2007
  2. BarrieSutcliffe says Haha! I'm glad you liked it. I've been so busy with grad school that, even despite seeing so many more concerts than ever, I have not been finding the energy to Mog. New Year's resolution!
    Permalink posted 12/26/2007
  3. anirtak says Wow you get to go to concerts?!!! I am jealous. I liked that song it reminded me a bit of The Frames at least in terms of the way the melody is constructed and the guys voice as well. Perhaps though it is The Frames sounding a bit like Mr. Good. I will check him out further. Have a great New Years.
    Permalink posted 12/26/2007

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