Several Arrows Later, Matt Pond PA's fifth album in five years, is another strong, emotionally charged, and melodically pleasing outing that just could be their best yet. It is packed with hooks, fine performances by the group, and tender and expressive vocals from Mr. Pond himself. The only thing it is lacking is the one or two songs that cause you to bolt upright in stunned appreciation; instead, the record flows past like a gentle river of melancholy and world-weary beauty. The songs have a subtle blend of styles (the classic chamber pop of '60s bands like the Kinks and the Zombies, the poppy side of emo, the insistent and epic feel of early post-punk/alt-rock groups like the Cure and New Order, and the gentle indie rock of groups like Yo La Tengo and Red House Painters) with plenty of strings, pedal steel, vibes, and piano to cushion the ache of Matt Pond's vocals and lyrics. Songs like the loping "Brooklyn Stars," "Halloween," "Several Arrows Later," and "Devil in the Water" are Matt Pond PA at their finest, intimate yet somehow epic with a heart-on-sleeve approach that is tempered by the restraint of the music. There aren't many bands around that manage to create music as good as this out of such familiar and somewhat obvious sources. That the group is able to come up with an album as musically and emotionally satisfying as Several Arrows Later is like a dream come true.
So a friend of mine recently introduced me to matt pond PA. How the hell could I have not discovered this sooner? The only album I have so far is Several Arrows Later, which I'm liking. Which brings me to my point - what are the best matt pond PA albums & songs I should be checking out (besides what's on Several Arrows Later)? I wanna grab another album but not sure which one I should go fo...
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It’s magic to hear a song that fits you perfectly where you are right now. This song is exactly where I am—the colors, the words, the sounds. That doesn’t happen very often. It’s all lined up, like being in love.The layers in this song are incredible. Listen to the sounds added one by one at the beginning, blending together, then the vocals, and then finally the image comes into view - a s
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Another song I love off of Matt Pond PA's 'Several Arrows Later' album....enjoy!
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Love this song...and the pretty leaves are nice too
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Ok, I know it's not spooky, but a great song nontheless.
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So a friend of mine recently introduced me to matt pond PA. How the hell could I have not discovered this sooner? The only album I have so far is Several Arrows Later, which I'm liking. Which brings me to my point - what are the best matt pond PA albums & songs I should be checking out (besides what's on Several Arrows Later)? I wanna grab another album but not sure which one I should go fo...
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It’s magic to hear a song that fits you perfectly where you are right now. This song is exactly where I am—the colors, the words, the sounds. That doesn’t happen very often. It’s all lined up, like being in love.The layers in this song are incredible. Listen to the sounds added one by one at the beginning, blending together, then the vocals, and then finally the image comes into view - a s
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