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Conference mr1pst::music

Title:MUSIC V4
Notice:New Noters please read Note 1.*, Mod = someone else
Moderator:KDX200::COOPER
Created:Wed Oct 09 1991
Last Modified:Tue Mar 12 1996
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:762
Total number of notes:18706

230.0. "Matthew Sweet" by SNOC02::SHEARDJEFF () Mon May 25 1992 07:08

    What, no Matthew Sweet note ? His album "Girlfriend" is doing brisk
    business Down-under (Australia), with several tracks getting good
    airplay.
    
    I have been impressed with the raw, rock and roll feel (MS describes
    his guitar playing as "organic" - I like it !) of all the songs I've
    heard. Plus his voice has just the right note of urgency.
    
    I have read that this album was nearly not released due to contractual
    hassles, and MS nearly gave it away. Also, there is a song on the album
    called "Winona" about one guys obsession with Winona Ryder, and the
    impossible to fulfil love he had for her.
    
    If you're into fresh, raw rock and roll I suggest you check it out.
    
    Regards,
    	     Jeff.
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230.1TAMDNO::LAURENTHal LaurentTue May 26 1992 13:046
    Two of the songs from "Girlfriend" are getting airplay here in
    the Baltimore-Washington area, the title cut and one other whose
    name escapes me at the moment.  I haven't heard the rest of the
    album, but the two songs I have heard seem very retro-sounding to
    me, especially the guitar work.  Kind of makes you feel like you're
    back in the seventies.
230.2JARETH::DKAPLANTue May 26 1992 17:111
Check out the "Matthew Sweet - "Girlfriend"" note started in Radio_radio
230.3His former lifeTHEBAY::WIEGLEBDAPush the button, Frank!Tue May 26 1992 19:596
    Aside from his solo work, Matthew Sweet can be found on a couple of
    Golden Palominos records as guest, and was previously a member of a 
    band called Oh-OK. (Or something like that.  I think the band was from
    Athens GA.  I'll check Trouser Press tonight.)
    
    - Dave
230.4thumbs upRAVEN1::BLAIRWhat *is* it, Man?Tue May 26 1992 21:085
    
    Love the intro to Girlfriend.  Takes me totally by surprise.  Sounds
    Hendrix-ie to me.
    
    -pat