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Exile On Mainstream

Matchbox Twenty

2007 · Rock

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Exile On Mainstream by Matchbox Twenty

Exile On Mainstream is an Alt/Indie album by Matchbox Twenty, originally released in 2007. On Gatefold: 26 pressings tracked, owned by 17 collectors.

About

Not so long ago, when boy bands and rap rock ruled the roost — few pop music fans could foresee a day when Matchbox Twenty’s efforts would be collected in a greatest hits package. That day is here, with the release of <i>Exile On Mainstream</i>. The group has survived multiple trends using a simple formula: honesty. Despite its sunny compositions, Matchbox Twenty addresses serious topics (“3AM” is inspired by singer Rob Thomas’ mother’s battle with cancer and “Push” is about emotional abuse). Its fans have appreciated the group’s candidness and responded by vaulting the band to arena status.

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Tracklist

  1. 1.1How Far We've Come3:31
  2. 1.2I'll Believe You When3:16
  3. 1.3All Your Reasons2:40
  4. 1.4These Hard Times3:48
  5. 1.5If I Fall2:48
  6. 1.6Can't Let You Go3:29
  7. 2.1Long Day3:45
  8. 2.2Push3:57
  9. 2.33 am3:44
  10. 2.4Real World3:51
  11. 2.5Back 2 Good5:37
  12. 2.6Bent4:17
  13. 2.7If You're Gone4:34
  14. 2.8Mad Season5:07
  15. 2.9Disease3:38
  16. 2.10Unwell3:57
  17. 2.11Bright Lights4:01

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Alternative Rock
  • clean
  • earnest
  • heartland

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Disc 1:
Recorded and Mixed at NRG Recording Studios, North Hollywood, CA
Mastered at Lurssen Mastering, Hollywood, CA
Yourself or Someone Like You (2.1 to 2.5):
Recorded at Triclops Recording, Atlanta
Mixed at House Of Blues Studios, Memphis
Mad Season (2.6 to 2.8):
Recorded at Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta; East Iris Studios, Nashville; Oceanway Studios, Nashville
Mixed at East Iris Studios, Nashville
Mastered at Stephen Marcussen Mastering, Hollywood
More Than You Think You Are (2.9 to 2.11):
Recorded at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, NY & The Hit Factory, New York, NY
Mixed at The Hit Factory, New York, NY
Mastered at Marcussen Mastering, Hollywood, CA

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Adam GaynorRHYTHM GUITAR, VOCALS RHYTHM GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS
  • Brian YaleBASS, BACKING VOCALS BACKING VOCALS BASS
  • Craig PooleGUITAR
  • Kyle CookLEAD GUITAR, VOCALS, ELECTRIC GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, MANDOLIN ACOUSTIC GUITAR BACKING VOCALS
  • Matt BeckORGAN
  • Matt SerleticKEYBOARDS ORCHESTRATED BY COMPOSED BY
  • Paul DoucetteDRUMS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS, ELECTRIC GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, GLOCKENSPIEL, PIANO ACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS
  • Rob ThomasLEAD VOCALS, PIANO, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, MELODICA ACOUSTIC GUITAR LEAD VOCALS
  • Ryan MacMillanDRUMS
  • Tony AdamsDRUM
  • Amy PorterFLUTE
  • Atlanta Brass SocietyBRASS
  • Barry FinclairVIOLIN
  • Carl GorodetzkyCONCERTMASTER
  • Carol WebbCONCERTMASTER CONCERTMASTER, VIOLIN VIOLIN
  • Chris McDonaldCONDUCTOR
  • Crystal GarnerVIOLA
  • Donna TeccoVIOLIN

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