Why??? And what actually is this?
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By Twilight Kid
MB20 has fallen into the black hole that seems to ensnare many 90s alternative/rock bands (see also Goo Goo Dolls and Gin Blossoms). Gone are the guitars (save for an acoustic) and enter in piano/synth/electronics. This music is closer to Musak than it is their early albums. There are a couple of songs that are okay, the best is actually "I Know Better" which I don't think Rob sings on, but the majority are boring, uninspiring, and such a disappointment. It is saddening when bands take this route later in their careers.
Rob Solo Album
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By Dmoye1972
This is less MB20 and more of a Rob solo album and he let the band come play this time. It’s not matchbox twenty. A couple songs almost get there, but fall flat. 12 years later since their last album. Should have expected this I guess. Mostly a let down.
New Listener
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By thisismyvacation
I had never listened to Matchbox Twenty before this album… wow! I enjoyed so many things about it: Wonderful lyricism, excellent arrangement, skillful vocals, quality production and mature songwriting. I will wear this album OUT this summer. Great work!
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By Bye cash app
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“Voy “
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By “Rayo”
“Dime “
Nice album- Rebels is fantastic
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By JLobird
Great to get a new album from these guys. Thought we had heard the last of their new stuff. Rebels is one of their best songs ever. Several other good tunes like Friends, Queen of NY city, One Hit Love & Hang on Every Word. This is motivation to see them live again, saw them in 2013, one of best concerts I ever saw. Looking forward to hearing these new songs live.
Finally the Return!
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By The Sarge63
The wonderful beautiful sounds of Matchbox 20 are back. Thanks guys for all the new music and the new memories attached to them all! Awesome album.
I thought this was Imagine Dragons
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By SDeFranco1
Unrecognizable. Sorry, it’s a no from me…
Not the MB20 I know
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By The Cross is Enough!
This ain't it guys. Sorry. Love the band. Saw you last night in Bakersfield and you rocked it. Absolutely phenomenal performance. The songs you played off this new album, were snoozers. You've gone down a folk rock road with this. Would like more of "Yourself or Someone Like you" style again. I'd say only 3 to 4 songs of the 12 were ready for release. The 1st single Slow Dogs is nice. I also like Warm Blood and No Other Love. Warm Blood showcases a different range to Rob's voice. The rest of the songs will forgettable or will be forgotten in a couple months. Again I love the band but this goes in a different direction of what I know your band to be. Anyways will always be a fan and support you. Thanks for touring in Bakersfield, CA.
Worth the wait!
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By mcbraxton
It’s funny how haters say ‘they haven’t been good since their first cd…. Blah blah’ Then stop listening to them and find something else that makes you happy. 🤦♂️ Where The Light Goes is great start to finish. And for a band with 25 + years under their belts, it’s good to see and hear them back together! (At least there aren’t any 2 minute songs, which seems to be the lazy and annoying trend nowadays.) welcome back to a band that hasn’t lost any of their true artistic value!!!
