What made the Matches' E. Von Dahl Killed the Locals stand out from the rest of their pop-punk compatriots was their spin on the genre. There was something about their sound that was raw and uncontained. Obviously something had to stand out in order to get signed to punk-pioneering label, Epitaph. This time around the band tweaks their sound a bit and tries to show that they're capable of more. Their sophomore effort, Decomposer, demonstrates efforts to play around with keyboards and electronics. Although it doesn't sound bad, it's difficult to see how the band will play some of these songs live unless there's a) an extra guy on stage or b) they simply press a button a la Panic! at the Disco to get the desired results. The band also takes it a lot easier on the pop-punk on their second album and takes an artsier approach to their music. As a result, they end up with a solid, refined rock album. Although this may not be their catchiest collection of songs, Decomposer is definetly a showcase of the band's maturing abilities as songwriters.
The Matches - Salty Eyes
The Matches - Sunburn vs. the Rhinovirus
The Matches - Didi (My Doe Part 2)
The Matches - Drive
-Adrian
Sunday, September 17, 2006
The Matches - Decomposer
What made the Matches' E. Von Dahl Killed the Locals stand out from the rest of their pop-punk compatriots was their spin on the genre. There was something about their sound that was raw and uncontained. Obviously something had to stand out in order to get signed to punk-pioneering label, Epitaph. This time around the band tweaks their sound a bit and tries to show that they're capable of more. Their sophomore effort, Decomposer, demonstrates efforts to play around with keyboards and electronics. Although it doesn't sound bad, it's difficult to see how the band will play some of these songs live unless there's a) an extra guy on stage or b) they simply press a button a la Panic! at the Disco to get the desired results. The band also takes it a lot easier on the pop-punk on their second album and takes an artsier approach to their music. As a result, they end up with a solid, refined rock album. Although this may not be their catchiest collection of songs, Decomposer is definetly a showcase of the band's maturing abilities as songwriters.
The Matches - Salty Eyes
The Matches - Sunburn vs. the Rhinovirus
The Matches - Didi (My Doe Part 2)
The Matches - Drive
-Adrian
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Album of the year. GO BUY IT!
AGREED.
they're great live, they don't need help. they are one of the most amazing bands to see live, they're up there with seeing the faint live. yeah, i said it.
I saw these guys last weekend and the week before in San Francisco at their album release shows. The places were packed and rocking. They sounded great, as always, on both their new stuff and their old stuff. One thing that has always set The Matches apart from the rest is that they really work hard and practice a ton to get a great live sound and look
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