Matchbook Romance / Motion City Soundtrack [EP]

Matchbook Romance

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 7, 2004)
• Original Release Date: September 7, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: EP
• Label: Epitaph / Ada
• ASIN: B0002O06NK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #126,746 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars MCS owns your soul but...., January 13, 2005

By	somethingXcore - See all my reviews

the tracks from Matchbook Romance rub me the wrong way. I don't dislike MR, I don't have their album but I've heard and gotten some amount of enjoyment out of "Promise" and another song whose name escapes me at the time. Unlike the average emo-ish band, they don't translate very well into unplugged territory. I give their effort a 1/5.

On the other hand Motion City Soundtrack brings their usual energy to the table, even without the aid of their usual hyperactive moog-lines. "When 'You're' Around is one of their best songs to date, even unplugged. Luckily the plugged in version is on their upcoming album as well (I heard them play it live, prepare to be blown away). "Sunday Warning" isn't as mind-blowingly awesome, but its still a great song and showcases their amazing lyrical ability. I give their half of this album a 5/5.

I think Epitaph was slightly misguided to place these bands together, because even if MR's tracks had been better, these bands' styles don't mesh well.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Luke-Warm, October 19, 2004

By	Kyle Collins "TallDarkAndSedated" (Euclid, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am usually a fan of acoustic efforts from bands. They have a certain feeling that you cannot get from any other form of the song. In the case of this perticular EP, I got a very weak feeling. While I am a huge fan of Motion City Soundtrack, and do own and enjoy Matchbook Romance's Stories and Alibis, this record does not meet my expectations from either of the bands. Both the Matchbook Romance songs are weakly sung and Motion City Soundtrack lack their usual energy. "When You're Around" is really the only stand out song on the entire record. But clearly not worth the purchase price. If you're looking for a good record from either of these bands, stick to their major label debutes "I Am The Movie", and "Stories and Alibis", as you will be much happier.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars i only give this a 3 b/c...., October 30, 2004

By	Chase "music fan" (buffalo NY) - See all my reviews

matchbook romance ruins it...that guy CANNOT sing acoustically (???)...i mean i like MBR but they need not ever do this again....both motion city soundtrack songs are amazing and worth the 6$ ...plus the artwork is awesome and so is the actual cd (a clear cd) HA!