Album

Mad Season

Matchbox Twenty

2000 · Rock

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Mad Season by Matchbox Twenty

Mad Season is an Alt/Indie album by Matchbox Twenty, originally released in 2000. On Gatefold: 43 pressings tracked, owned by 14 collectors.

About

After selling some 12 million copies of their first release, <i>Yourself or Someone Like You</i>, it’s surprising that Matchbox Twenty waited nearly four years before releasing their sophomore follow up, <i>Mad Season</i>. But as it turns out the gap didn’t hurt either their songwriting or their sales as this release went platinum many times over on the strength of these 13 radio-friendly tunes. Featuring catchy melodies, sharp riffs, and lots of big choruses, this album is a bit brighter and more dynamic than their guitar-crunching debut, with more keyboards and even some horns thrown in for texture. The real constant is Rob Thomas’ rich voice, which is truly the band’s calling card and the sound around which these songs, most of which Thomas wrote, are based. A consummate mainstream arena rock singer, he’s smooth in all the right spots on the ballads and husky and driving on the rockers, and he can belt out a tune without going overboard with contrived emotion. A solid collection of modern rock done well.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Angry3:45
  2. 2Black & White People3:45
  3. 3Crutch3:25
  4. 4Last Beautiful Girl4:03
  5. 5If You're Gone4:34
  6. 6Mad Season5:02
  7. 7Rest Stop4:29
  8. 8The Burn3:27
  9. 9Bent4:16
  10. 10Bed of Lies5:22
  11. 11Leave4:33
  12. 12Stop3:49
  13. 13You Won't Be Mine5:26
  14. 14You Won't Be Mine (Orchestral Reprise)2:04

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Alternative Rock
  • polished
  • anthemic
  • heartland

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Released in a standard clear jewel case and an 28-page staple-bound insert booklet containing credits, lyrics, photos and pictures.
[Variant 1] with sticker: "The new album featuring the smash hit single Bent Enhanced CD: Includes Bonus Audio & Video and Video Tracks + Free Spinner, WinAmp & AOL Software 7567-83339-2".
Other copies may include a hype sticker on the jewel case: 'The new album featuring the smash hit single Bent Enhanced CD: Includes Bonus Video 7567-83339-2'.
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Credits

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Performers

  • Adam GaynorGUITAR , VOCALS RHYTHM GUITAR, VOCALS
  • Brian YaleBASS
  • Carl GorodetzkyCONCERTMASTER
  • Chris McDonaldCONDUCTOR
  • Jan SmithVOCAL COACH
  • Kyle CookGUITAR , VOCALS LEAD GUITAR, VOCALS
  • Matt SerleticORCHESTRATED BY COMPOSED BY
  • Paul DoucetteDRUMS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS ACOUSTIC GUITAR
  • Rob ThomasVOCALS VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, WRITTEN-BY VOCALS, PIANO, ACOUSTIC GUITAR
  • Angie AparoBACKING VOCALS
  • Atlanta Brass SocietyBRASS
  • Chris McDonaldCONDUCTOR
  • Peter StuartBACKING VOCALS
  • Sam BaccoPERCUSSION
  • The Nashville String MachineSTRINGS
  • Tony AdamsDRUMS

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