Album
Yourself Or Someone Like You
1996 · Rock
51 collectors on Gatefold own this
Yourself Or Someone Like You is an Alt/Indie album by Matchbox 20, originally released in 1996. On Gatefold: 67 pressings tracked, owned by 51 collectors.
About
Released in late 1996, Matchbox Twenty’s debut release <i>Yourself or Someone Like You</i> went on to sell over 12 million copies worldwide, making them one of the most popular rock bands of the late ‘90s. This wide appeal is easy to understand given the band’s emphasis on crunchy guitars, big choruses, memorable riffs and, most significantly, the impassioned vocals of Rob Thomas, the lead singer and principal songwriter. Thomas possesses a powerful voice that easily shifts from silky smooth to aching growl, and more than anything it’s his distinct vocals that give Matchbox Twenty their signature sound. Striking the right balance between studio polish and raw energy, the album is filled with catchy melodies that are easy to sing along with and the hooks to back them up. Most of the songs are up-tempo fist-pumpers, but there are a few slow burners that showcase the band’s softer side as well. Ultimately, <i>Yourself or Someone Like You</i> works well because it’s modeled on the kind of guitar-based classic rock that just doesn’t get old—particularly when it’s done this well.
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Tracklist
- 1Real World3:50
- 2Long Day3:45
- 33 AM3:46
- 4Push3:59
- 5Girl Like That3:45
- 6Back 2 Good5:40
- 7Damn3:20
- 8Argue2:58
- 9Kody4:03
- 10Busted4:15
- 11Shame3:35
- 12Hang3:47
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Alternative Rock
- crunchy
- earnest
- heartland
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Ⓟ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WE
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Adam GaynorBACKING VOCALS BAND , RHYTHM GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS GUITAR , BACKING VOCALS
- Amy PorterFLUTE WOODWIND, FLUTE
- Brian YaleBAND , BASS BASS MUSICIAN , BASS
- Douglas SmithBASS CLARINET CLARINET WOODWIND, BASS CLARINET
- Elizabeth BurkhardtBASSOON BASSOON, LEADER WOODWIND, BASSOON, LEADER
- Jan SmithVOCAL COACH
- Kyle CookBAND , LEAD GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS GUITAR , BACKING VOCALS LEAD GUITAR
- Matt SerleticKEYBOARDS, PERCUSSION MUSICIAN , KEYBOARDS, PERCUSSION KEYBOARDS, PERCUSSION, WOODWIND
- Paul DoucetteBAND , DRUMS DRUMS MUSICIAN , DRUMS
- Rob ThomasBAND , VOCALS MUSICIAN , VOCALS PERFORMER , VOCALS
- Ted GurchCLARINET WOODWIND, CLARINET
- Yvonne PowersOBOE WOODWIND, OBOE
51 collectors on Gatefold own this · 67 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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