Description
Mad SeasonnbspFollowing the stunning success of their explosive debut, the 2000 followupnbspMad Seasonrsquosnbspsoulinfused collection of modern classics demonstrated the bands remarkably expressive range and power. Having further honed their craft through extensive touring, Matchbox Twenty grew into a creative musical machine, firing on all cylinders. This sophomore effort highlights the continued development of Rob Thomas gifts as a writer, with songs focusing on the binding elements of the increasingly unconnected world. This 2LP set ndash the albumrsquos firstever standalone vinyl pressing ndash features the hits ldquoIf Yoursquore Gonerdquo amp ldquoBentrdquo.More Than You ThinknbspMore Than You Think You Arenbspwas the bandrsquos third album, originally released in 2002. The U.S. Top Ten album was a departure for the band as the record had more of a hard rock focus than the bands two previous releases.nbspMore Than You Think You Arenbspachieved a large radio presence, producing three consecutive Top 40 singles in the U.S., and was Grammyreg nominated for Best Rock Album. This 2LP set ndash the albumrsquos firstever standalone vinyl pressing ndash features the hits ldquoUnwellrdquo amp ldquoDiseaserdquo and includes five rare bonus tracks.North2012rsquosnbspNorthnbspsaw Matchbox Twenty driving their poprock sound forward, magnifying the indelible melodies, crafty lyricism, and glorious hooks that have always defined their multiplatinum body of work. The band lived together in a house in Nashville where they collaborated on new material before once again joining forces with Grammyregwinning producer Matt Serletic at his Emblem Studios in Calabasas, California. The result stands among Matchbox Twentys finest, with songs like Overjoyed and Put Your Hands Up marked by the bands instantly identifiable sonic approach and unadulterated high spirits. This LP ndash the albumrsquos firstever standalone vinyl pressing ndash features the hit single ldquoShersquos So Meanrdquo.
