Beneath These Fireworks Matt Nathanson

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  • Release Date: 10/14/2003
  • Sales Rank: 9,905
  • Label: Umvd Labels
  • UPC: 602498607985

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Beneath These Fireworks

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Beneath These Fireworks

1LISTENAngel 1:32
2LISTENSuspended 3:09
3LISTENSad Songs 3:53
4LISTENI Saw 3:54
5LISTENBare 3:05
6LISTENLittle Victories 2:38
7LISTENPretty the World 3:07
8LISTENCurve of the Earth 3:29
9LISTENBent 3:51
10LISTENLucky Boy 4:10
11LISTENWeight of It All 3:14
12LISTENSing Me Sweet 4:06

About this Artist

Editorial Reviews

San Francisco's Matt Nathanson has released five independent albums and an EP in the past ten years, and through steady touring and a dynamic stage presence, has built up a loyal fan base. Beneath These Fireworks, produced by Ron Aniello, is Nathanson's major label debut, and he doesn't waste the opportunity, cherry picking a trio of songs from his earlier releases ("Bare," "Bent," "Lucky Boy") to re-record, and with some radio-ready new material, the result is an impressively cohesive pop album. Nathanson's songs are full of the fractured hearts and broken confessions of unhealthy relationships, and while his lyrics stray at times into an ornate despondency, the sheer pop smarts and giant hooks in the arrangements more than compensate. The brief opening track," Angel," sets the tone here, with Nathanson's smoky tenor conveying a kind of knowingly pleading intimacy, the sort of thing Paul Simon does so well in his songs about relationships gone slightly askew. At other times, the cynical pop energy at work here is reminiscent of Marshall Crenshaw, with bright arrangements masking deeper concerns. The gorgeous "Pretty the World" is the real gem on this release, and its desperately infectious chorus ("show me how pretty the world is") deserves to be all over the airwaves. ~ Steve Leggett, Rovi All Music Guide

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Excellent "First" Releaseby Anonymous

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September 27, 2010: Matt has been on the scene for a while, making records since 1993. *Beneath These Fireworks* is Matt's first major-label release, and it is excellent. There is not a weak song on this album. *Beneath These Fireworks* gathers a few songs from his earlier independent releases and adds seven songs' worth of never-before-released material. The songs on this release are diverse and the sound is rich. I particularly like "Sad Songs" from his new material. Matt has a great voice and his talent is noticeable in every song on this release. Those who enjoy music by Howie Day, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band, and David Gray likely will enjoy Matt's music. If he plays a show near you, go see it. Not only is he an extremely talented singer-songwriter, but he is an extremely funny person. Go for good music, a good deal of laughing, and at least one good belly laugh. :-)

Give It A Tryby Anonymous

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September 27, 2010: A less obnoxious version of John Mayer or even Dashboard Confessionals. If you like soft guitar sounds and a warm voice to comfort you during the mellow nights, give this album a chance. The songs hae heart and meaning, and you'll grow to like them. It's one of those cds that you can leave playing in the background and hum to. I first heard of this artist on an episode of Joan of Arcadia, and immediately decided to check him out. I was not disappointed. Nathanson is defintely a hidden treasure, who will possibly spring up on the big scene in a couple of years or so.


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