Matt Sharp (album)
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| Studio album by Matt Sharp | |||||
| Released | October 10, 2004 | ||||
| Recorded | 2004 | ||||
| Genre | Folk rock | ||||
| Label | Boompa | ||||
| Producer(s) | Josh Hager, Matt Sharp, Andy Wilkinson, Greg Brown | ||||
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Matt Sharp is the self titled debut from original Weezer bassist Matt Sharp. The album's confessional, acoustic sound marked a departure from Sharp's previous output with The Rentals, drawing comparisons to Beck's Sea Change[1], Mark Hollis[2], and Nick Drake[3].
Overview
At the time of its release, The Rentals had been dormant for six years. Sharp did not speak publicly about any plans for reforming the group, and it the band was considered finished. It is unknown whether Sharp intended to pursue a more acoustic, folk-driven solo career longterm.
The album is notable for featuring no electric guitar, synths, or percussion. Instead lap steel, acoustic guitar, piano, and organ are the only accompaniment to Sharp's vocals. The album was recorded in Tennessee, and was preceded by the 2003 EP Puckett's Versus the Country Boy, which featured an edited version of "Goodbye West Coast" and three outtakes form the album's sessions. Rivers Cuomo made a surprise appearance on stage with Sharp while he was touring to support the record. At the show - held in Fullerton, CA on February 12, 2004, Sharp alluded to the possibility of he and Cuomo making a record together. This album never saw the light of day.
Track list
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "All Those Dreams" | Matt Sharp | 4:16 | ||||||
| 2. | "Goodbye West Coast" | Sharp | 5:22 | ||||||
| 3. | "Every Time in Blue" | Sharp | 3:32 | ||||||
| 4. | "Just Like Movie Stars" | Sharp | 6:07 | ||||||
| 5. | "Shadows" | Sharp | 3:00 | ||||||
| 6. | "Watch the Weather Break" | Sharp | 5:41 | ||||||
| 7. | "Let Me Pass" | Sharp | 4:32 | ||||||
| 8. | "Thoughts from a Slow Train" | Sharp | 6:10 | ||||||
| 9. | "After the Angels" | Sharp | 6:32 | ||||||
| 10. | "Before You Go" | Sharp | 5:14 | ||||||
| 11. | "Some Days" | Sharp | 8:25 | ||||||
Total length: |
58:57 | ||||||||
Personnel
- Matt Sharp - engineering, guitar, mixing, production, lead vocals
- Greg Brown - engineering, guitar (acoustic), mixing, piano, production, vocals
- Justin Fisher - vocals
- Mick Flowers - percussion
- Bernie Grundman - mastering
- Josh Hager - engineering, guitar, mixing, piano, production, sounds, vocals
- Curt Perkins - piano
- Edmond Monsef - digital editing
- Jason Ruscio - vocals
- James Saez - mixing
- Andy Wilkinson - engineering, mixing, production
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Matt Sharp Allmusic review Written by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
- ↑ Matt Sharp Pitchfork reviewPublished in October 28, 2004, written by Marc Hogan
- ↑ Matt Sharp Pitchfork reviewPublished in October 28, 2004, written by Marc Hogan
| Rentals DiscographyEdit this template |
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| Studio LPs: Return of the Rentals | Seven More Minutes | Lost in Alphaville | Q36 EPs: The Last Little Life EP | Forgotten Astronaut Extended Play Multimedia projects: Songs About Time Compilations: Live in Japan | Excellent Stocking Stuffer | For the Ladies | Little Russell Street Soundtracks: The Midnight Society Soundtrack Matt Sharp solo work: Puckett's Versus the Country Boy | Matt Sharp | Matt Sharp / Rivers Cuomo album (Unreleased/unfinished) Other: Resilience | List of Matt Sharp songs | List of Rentals concerts | Lost Out in the Machinery - Songs of the Rentals |
