Word: matthewsã
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...could almost feel sorry for Mr. Matthews??few artists face the same comparisons he does on Some Devil, his first solo outing. These he neatly sidesteps by opting for a sound that is clearly distinct from Dave Matthews Band (DMB), recruiting a horn section and employing some lush string arrangements. Throughout, the spotlight stays resolutely on Matthews?? voice, by turns growling and sweetly falsetto...
...skillful as they are, the assembled band cannot replicate the chemistry of Matthews?? regular gig, particularly the infectious energy injected by drummer Carter Beauford. Chief Phish Trey Anastasio and longtime collaborator Tim Reynolds provide some agile guitar licks, but at times bring Devil rather close to standard guitar rock. This is not all bad—“Save Me” sounds like it could have come off Anastasio’s solo album, only graced by Matthews?? infinitely superior vocals...
Those expecting to be blown away by the songwriting, though, may be disappointed. Matthews?? appealing—if somewhat somber—set of songs is more traditional than most of DMB’s output. He explores his emotional range on the single “Gravedigger”, but is hampered occasionally by an overwrought electric guitar. The acoustic version cuts deeper, setting Matthews?? voice alone amongst understated strings...
Scratch that—picture instead a shiny tour bus with Dave Matthews?? name emblazoned on the grill. After years spent floating around the Midwest, My Morning Jacket have finally graduated to the big leagues—to Matthews?? BMG imprint to be exact—and It Still Moves is their brand new ride...
...largely drawn from Crash with a few old standards and unreleased songs. He shied away from the material on his latest album, Everyday, save for the two obligatory monster singles “I Did It” and “The Space Between.” Matthews?? band was incredibly tight, each member playing their part with aplomb and fading into the background skillfully for the songs where they were not featured. Carter Beauford, drummer and backing vocalist, was the most impressive element. On “Lie in Our Graves,” the introductory...