Measure

matt pond PA | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 20, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: File 13
• ASIN: B00004TIO7
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #232,532 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Matt Pond PA is a band. A committed group of mutual admirers whose parts make up the whole. Including violins, percussion, french horn and flute help capture a beautiful array of emotional ups and downs. 12 tracks. 2001 release. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seek this out., March 3, 2001

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Patrick F Clifford - See all my reviews

This review is from: Measure (Audio CD)

I was driving home from work yesterday trying to figure out what exactly Matt Pond PA sounds like. I came up with Steven Kilby and Grant McLennan writing songs for 1982 Robert Smith to sing. All without a trace of irony.

This is a beautiful cd full of memorable pop hooks and thoughtful instrumentation. If they'd been a little more electric, they might be huge; but the almost classical structure of some of the songs may be a little too "arty" for those who don't understand. Still, if they were electric, they might be gigantic.

Measure, The Hollows, and Green Grass put forth enough pop punch to stay with you for days afterward. Very hummable. It's not often that I'll listen to something in the car then run in to the stereo to throw the same thing in when I get home. I've had this cd for months and it just gets better and better.

Recommended for fans of The Go Betweens, 1980's Church, Cardinal, Eric Matthews, and Richard Davies.

One of the best releases of the last decade (no kidding!).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Little gem, May 31, 2000

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chloe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Measure (Audio CD)

Wow. What a sweet cd. It reminds me of early Cure and The Go Betweens. Cello, flute, french horn and painfully sad lyrics. Don't miss this one.

4.0 out of 5 stars Atlanta Fan, June 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Measure (Audio CD)

I won't make any of those "dreaded comparisons". I think this record sounds wholly inspired. It's beautifully sad and hopeful at the same time. I look forward to what they come up with next.