I’m liking this idea of revisiting unheralded but important records I have reviewed in the recent past (see earlier posts on Corin Raymond and Chris Coole). Today’s update is about everyone’s favorite Austin singer songwriter Matt The Electrician. I’ve been a fan of Matt’s for awhile and I knew he was a big deal in Austin, but had no idea of his success in that city so full of musicians and singers. At SXSW I was flipping through the Austin Chronicle’s music issue with their annual Austin Music Awards and Matt The Electrician was all over that thing. He was nominated for multiple awards; favorite artist, best live show, etc., etc., etc.
Matt’s new record Animal Boy was prominently displayed in boutiques, organic groceries, and of course at the record stores that litter that town. I wrote about the new record here and his song “For Angela”. Here’s one more track from that record. “College” has that straight to tape sound I love so much and the song is clever, bitter and funny in equal parts.
If you want your own copy of this record get it now at CDBaby here. See him live each and every Monday night at the world famous Saxon Pub in Austin.
“For Angela” video via Music Fog