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Eric Matthews Six Kinds of Passion Looking For an Exit
Empyrean Records
The 2005 release of Six Kinds of Passion Looking For an Exit (Empyrean
Records) marks the highly anticipated return of Eric Matthews. Fans
should
be more than thrilled, as it’s been eight years since Matthews last put
out
an album. But don’t start heading for the record store just yet--
surprisingly enough, the album is only seven tracks in length.
The first glimpse of Matthews in nearly a decade is with opening track
"Worthy," where he croons softly, sounding out of breath. Last seen at
28
years old, Matthews, now 36, is still as mature as ever. His Bob
Carlisle
vocals (remember tear-jerker "Butterfly Kisses"?) enhance the serenity
of
the songs.
Track listing:
01 Worthy
02 So Overblown
03 Cardinal Is More
04 Underground Song
05 Do You Really Want It?
06 You Will Be Happy
07 Back to Light Brown
"Cardinal Is More" brings forth prominent guitarwork and a melodic
piano
that provides a better drumline to follow than the taps themselves. The
first two tracks has Matthews faltering, with his voice sounding
breathless,
but on the other hand he does regain some musical and vocal strength
here.
His writing ability is entirely down-to-earth, beautiful and
fulfilling.
Throughout the album, he takes you by the hand, guiding, escorting you
into
his reality with tales of love and life, telling how it is so
tastefully.
Matthews proves the album title true; his passion is varied but
altogether
complete with such attention to detail. Take it or leave it, he’s a
more
experienced, exemplified John Mayer.
"Underground Song" starts off mimicking a ‘60’s hit and fits right in
with
the joyous theme the rest of the album provides. It’s tracks like these
that
bring appreciation of life to a whole new level.
In "Black To Light Brown," Matthews takes a Beatles approach, but the
track
falls short and ends up sounding like a tv show opening theme. Time to
let
the credits roll.
Before purchasing the album, ask yourself how much you really want it.
Just
think-- if regular length albums are $13.99 for 12 to 14 tracks, and
this
album has seven, it should be significantly less. Or else you won’t be
getting your money’s worth. And besides, running to the record store
just to
hear Matthews sound like he ran to production won’t make the blissful
lyrics
that well worth it. And if a single is released with three tracks on
it,
that’s almost half the album anyway. Think about it.
