Album Reviews

MATT THE ELECTRICIAN

Animal Boy

2010-01-26

Anyone who thanks chickens in their album liner notes is alright with me. Texas musician, Matt Sever (who really was an electrician at one time) does just that on this, his sixth album. I'll forgive him for covering "Faithfully", because I quite liked the rest of this release. It's full of fun instrumentation provided by Matt, his producer, Mark Addison, and occasional guests. The narrative lyrics are fun and hold my interest...I want to know what happens next. It's hard for me to pick a favorite here, but check out "For Angela" or the title track for starters. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

Matt the Electrician Website

all reviews | all folk reviews

More reviews tagged #Folk

reviewed 04/2008
Yael Naim and David Donatien
Yael Naim
reviewed 01/2004
Ralston
Carwreck Conversations
reviewed 10/2011
BLIND WILLIES
Needle, Feather, and a Rope
reviewed 05/2007
KENDEL CARSON
Rearview Mirror Tears
reviewed 01/2005
Joanna Newsom
The Milk-Eyed Mender
reviewed 07/2006
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Graciously

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.