In 1991 Matthew Sweet released GIRLFRIEND, an alternative rock milestone, and quickly followed it up with two back-to-back classics, ALTERED BEAST and 100% FUN, that cemented his reputation as an elder statesman of indie-rock. Now, nine years after his last major solo release and on the heels of side projects with the Thorns and the Bangles Susanna Hoffs, comes his long-awaited comeback album, SUNSHINE LIES, which hearkens back to the glories of his revered 90s albums.
Matthew Sweet is one of those artists who has been blessed and cursed by releasing a legendary album early in his career. After two '80s records made ...
Joshua Klein - 05/Sep/2008
As tempting as it may be to credit Matthew Sweet's crossover success with his expertly assembled band, which featured dueling legends Robert Quine and...
Chris Conaton - 26/Aug/2008
It’s been an odd, low-profile decade for Matthew Sweet. Sweet spent the ‘90s as a successful alt-rocker, releasing five albums, two of which—Girlfrien...
Peter Gerstenzang - 25/Aug/2008
It's not the savviest 2008 career strategy to play immaculately executed '60s and '70s power pop, but few do it better than Matthew Sweet. Yoking fuzz...
Doug Mosurock - 22/Aug/2008
Over two decades into a solo career, the body of work of one Matthew Sweet continues to enervate even ardent fans. These people have followed him thro...