So yesterday, one of the best albums I've heard in years was released: Rob Thomas' (of matchbox twenty) ...something to be. It's just awesome. And it's not like MB20, it's more ecclectic. Don't really know how to explain it.
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Rolling Stone magazine's review:
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Rolling Stone magazine's review:
Matchbox Twenty guy makes groove-oriented disc, dares you not to like him after Santana's "Smooth," even the most skeptical critics had to acknowledge that Rob Thomas was an exceedingly crafty singer-songwriter. The evidence continues to mount on . . . Something to Be, Thomas' impressive and at times surprising solo debut. He hasn't simply cooked up a meat-and-potatoes Matchbox Twenty album on his own -- the fare here is significantly spicier, with Latin and even funk undertones. Backed by a varied group of players including Robert Randolph, Heartbreaker Mike Campbell and Dr. Dre bassist Mike Elizondo, Thomas hits to all fields. "Lonely No More," the first single, and "Something to Be" are riffy wonders that show him making a separate peace with the hip-hop universe. "Problem Girl" is gorgeous folk rock. Even Matchbox-ish numbers like "Ever the Same" sound fresh in this new context. Underestimate Thomas at your own peril.The disc is a "DualDisc". One side is a CD, the other is a DVD. The CD side is a normal...CD. The DVD side has a DVD-audio version of the album, which is a digital 5.1 channel mix, 24-bit @ 96KHz. It also has a documentary, bonus song (New York Christmas), photos, lyrics, etc.
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