Mad Season.. Matchbox Twenty [Enhanced]

 

 

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I listened to Matchbox Twenty constantly in high school because they offered me something real; catchy melodies and intelligent songwriting are a part of any Matchbox Twenty album, but are particularly bold and unique on their sophomore "Mad Season by Matchbox Twenty". I was thoroughly impressed, even before I was 18, at Rob Thomas' depth. Every song reflects lost love in its purest, most subjective form, particularly on my favorite track, "Rest Stop" in which Rob is dumped by a girl in the middle of the highway after she "listens to the radio and wonders what he's dreaming then realizes she doesn't care". Ouch. This album is a real piece of nostalgia for me and takes me right back to grade eleven; it's always been a big part of my life (as have all the Matchbox Twenty releases, which I was addicted to for almost three years and listened to non-stop) and hopefully it will (or already is) a big part of yours too. Highly recommended, despite its slightly dated sound.

I like this album, but it's the type of album that I only play once in a long while. What I like about this record and what really shines on it, is the lyrics. Rob's song writing skills really show good on this album. It's worth buying, but I recommend buying their debut and third release first.

Okay, first let me tell you that matchbox twenty is a band unparralelled by any band of the past or present. seriously don't think any artist will match what they have done. Second, I don't think there will ever be a greatest hits collection because if there were it would have to be a three disc or more set featuring every song they have ever written. There is not a bad song in there library. If you don't have all of the CD's, buy them on amazon or at a store. You won't be let down. The CD starts off fast with the wonderful "Angry" which is only preparing you for what is to come. It is one of the weakest songs on the album, but it starts the album perfectly and. Then comes the incredible "Black and white people which completely destroys "Angry" This song should have been a single, and is one of the best songs on the album, or of the last fifty years. Following it up is "crutch", which is kind of like the sequel to "angry" to, and proves to be about the same in the goodness area. Then, just when you think the rest of the album might be like track's one and three, "Last beautiful girl" comes on and then you are truly hooked to the end of the album. This is another one of the best. Then comes one of the three songs on the album that everyone knows. "If your gone" is a fantastic and moving ballad. It was the third song off the album released as a single. It is really good, but nothing will prepare you for what comes next. "Mad season" the title track and the second song release as a single is possibly the best song on the album, and one of matchbox twenty's best. It is such a great upbeat masterpiece, that if you don't like it, you should get airlifted to the closest medical center because something its wrong with you. "Rest stop" is another one of the best on the album, and continues the albums on going streak. It's such an incredible piece of music you may think that matchbox twenty has alreay shown all of it's best songs, and the rest of the album won't be that great. You are wrong. You, believe it or not, have already seen the worst. Next up is the song that challenges "Mad season" as the best, "The burn" and it may even beat it. It is such a fantastic song that you could listen to it a million times and it wouldn't get old. This ALONE is worth the price of the album. Next comes the first song that was released as a single,"Bent" and blieve it or not, is one of the weakest songs on the album. I loved the first matchbox twenty CD, and after hearing this song, I thought that they had only managed one great album. I was wrong. Next comes "Bed of lies" a great song like all the rest. The lyrics are pretty amazing in this one, mad season, and "the burn". Then comes the amazing ballad that is "Leave" a song that gets better with every listen, and then the CD charges right in to "Stop" one of the harest tracks, and one of the best. I really cannot explain the sensation listening to this song gives me, and then fianlly, after the musical ride of a lifetime, comes the finaltrack "you won't be mine" which is the perfect song to close out the album.
In the end, mad season does exactly what it should. Improve one the original, and states that there is no such thing as a sophomore slump.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This gets thrown around a lot, but I mean it: a masterpiece
Being a huge fan of matchbox twenty after their first album, I of course was in the store on the day Mad Season came out. Read more

Published on Jun 29 2004 by Tristan Rholl

4.0 out of 5 stars Liked this album
I like this album a lot better than the first. Rob Thomas' songwriting and the band backing him up are so well done and executed. Read more

Published on May 28 2004 by Preston L. Moreaux

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent album, with one downfall
I bought this album on a wing and a prayer two falls ago, and I put it on the stereo and almost threw it away instantly! Read more

Published on May 21 2004 by Laurence Doyle

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the other two
I bought this CD only because I love the other two MB20 CDs and I didn't have this one. I love the first six songs, but after that they all sort of sound the same. Read more

Published on May 18 2004 by LPLover

5.0 out of 5 stars No Sophmore Jinx
This album that Matchbox 20 put out is great. I liked there first album, but I got more attached to this album. On this album, the songs really hit home. Read more

Published on April 28 2004 by Jeffrey D. Lamanna

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as their other albums
Although this album has some great Matchbox Twenty songs, it is not in the same league as the albums Yourself or Someone Like You and More than You Think You Are. Read more

Published on April 11 2004 by James N Simpson

1.0 out of 5 stars Rob Thomas needs an axe buried in his face
I hate this band. They were the flagship band representing what has been referred to as the "medio-core" movement... Read more

Published on Mar 16 2004 by Walker Morgan

3.0 out of 5 stars Great cd, cheap on Ebay!!!!!!!
Not bad

Published on Feb 15 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars good
We will rock this til it pops. My whole family sings the lyrics to every song. Thanks for creating an album everyone can enjoy. Read more

Published on Feb 3 2004 by Dance Dance Dance

5.0 out of 5 stars MB20's second CD...how does it stack up to numbers 1 and 3?
Matchbox Twenty is easily my favorite band of all-time. Mad Season was the first album I got that was by them, and I'm glad I bought it. Read more

Published on Jan 15 2004 by Hayabusa Will

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