Matthew Ryan is a recommendation to roots music and Americana fans

Matthew Ryan is uncomplicated and straight. Straightforward he presents his songs that do not require electronic effects and gimmicks. Craft and honest is often a standard description of such robust rock music that is only sometimes quiet and intimate (We Are Libertines, Then She Threw Me Like A Hand Grenade, United Kingdom Come, If You`re Not Happy). Ryan Adams (Suffer No More) and Bruce Springsteen (The First Heartbreak) fall immediately as reference points. Matthew Ryan wanted to make a record that should sound as träfen Crazy Horse on the early Replacements.

For this purpose he has chosen with Kevin Salem a kindred spirit as producers. This produced already in the 90s with his CDs Soma City and mica a garage sound that comes very close to the current projects of Matthew Ryan. The result of boxer Punk would mention, too far. But the music is often angry and lyrically they rebelled against the establishment, so that a certain produced (t) snotty impression. The recordings were virtually live in the studio and there were very few overdubs. This directness jumps one immediately and Matthews harsh, penetrating voice colors the shades red glowing.

This disc blows no musical boundaries, but is recommended for people who grippy rock music with catchy melodies, appreciate beyond the mainstream. All Roots-Music and Americana fans must have the part anyway.