Matt Gold refers to himself as kind of a pop alternative
singer/songwriter, and I guess that fits, though when I'm listening I so caught
up that I don't try to analyze, I just soak it all in. I've been aware of him
for a while now and his debut CD is finally here. He slipped me a few tracks
early, so I got to include them on my Outradio shows for September and October,
ahead of the official release, which is always very cool. The first one I heard
is called "Ordinary," and it may be my favorite of his, though it has
tough competition.
Anyone that knows my radio programming knows that I love
lyrically gay songs, so I was naturally drawn right away to the plaintiveness
of "Oh, Joe."
The production of Matt's CD is exquisite, and I don't know
how available the "real CD" version is, but that packaging is
gorgeous. His website link is given below, and while you're there do Not miss
playing the live track "Come Rain and Come Shine." Yes, it's the old
standard, but his arrangement and performance makes you forget you ever knew
the song...it's that good, and that beautiful.
It is an very good album.
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