Everything in Between

Matt Wertz

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 27, 2007)
• Original Release Date: February 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nettwerk Records
• ASIN: B000MM1FJ6
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #56,583 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

After the self-released Somedays and Twentythree Places, Nashville's Matt Wertz signed up with a proper label for Everything in Between. On his third full-length, the Missouri-bred troubadour mixes pop, folk, and blues into an easygoing, yet ebullient sound. As he exults on "The Way I Feel," "Everything inside of me is singin' out." You can hear Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and if you listen really closely, even Michael Jackson, circa Off the Wall, in Wertz's soulful voice (see "Naturally" for proof). Not too surprisingly, Wertz claims all three as influences, along with James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, and Hall & Oates. Interestingly, he also cites the seriously un-cool Doobie Brothers and Toto, but the lack of pretension is refreshing. Aside from "The Way I Feel," the propulsive "Heartbreaker," which evokes the Supremes' "You Can’t Hurry Love," is another catchy tune that deserves a lot of airplay. The other selections may be less memorable, but there are no real clunkers. Matt Wertz doesn’t have the most original sound and he seems to be rather risk-averse at this point in his career, but the singer/songwriter has an appealing style. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous!, April 3, 2007

By	Mary B. Hallahan "Mary Beth" (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is rare to listen to a new cd for the first time and immediately love every single song! Matt is as refreshing as they come. It's evident he puts his heart and soul into writing his music and we're treated to a beautifully honest performance in the end.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My new favorite, April 7, 2007

By	Allison M. (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

Ever since my roommate went to a Matt Wertz concert and made me listen to this CD, I've been hooked. Now I've seen him perform twice and I listen to these songs over and over all the time. My favorites are "5:19," - who hasn't been waiting for a phone call? - and "Carolina," but "The Way I Feel" and "Heartbreaker" are really fun, too, and... well... I love them all! Get this CD and give Matt a chance - and definitely catch one of his shows if he comes to town.

5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the only music I listen to over and over, September 22, 2009

By	M. Westby - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A while back, I set up a "John Mayer" station on Pandora.com. While listening to various artists, I heard a song I've never heard before and it caught my attention. I looked and saw it was someone named Matt Wertz. Never heard of him. Listened a while longer and heard another song which I really enjoyed. I checked the artist, and it was that Matt Wertz guy again. I listened a while longer and heard another song I really enjoyed. I checked a third time, and it was again Matt Wertz. His music is crisp, inventive, well written and fun to listen to. My wife and I ended up enjoying it so much, that it was practically all we listened to during our recent 25th anniversary in Maui. Top down, Maui sunshine and great new music which will remind us of our trip!

Will someone help me understand why this guy isn't all over radio?