Matthew Sweet's third album is a remarkable artistic breakthrough. Grounded in the guitar pop of the Beatles, Big Star, Byrds, R.E.M., and Neil Young, Girlfriend melds all of Sweet's influences into one majestic, wrenching sound that encompasses both the gentle country-rock of "Winona" and the winding guitars of the title track and "Divine Intervention." Sweet's music might have recognizable roots, but Girlfriend never sounds derivative; thanks to his exceptional s...   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. 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.

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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.

CD $15.99

Other people also bought:

Leonard Cohen   Songs of Leonard Cohen (Columbia) , Dr. Dog  Easy Beat, Dr. Dog  Takers and Leavers