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Contains seventy-two untitled hidden tracks following "The Greatest Fall Of All Time".
In an assertive full-length debut, Matchbook Romance deals out a strong hand and plays it well. The winning cards include expressive lyrics delivered most of the time by twin lead vocals, songs powered by a combination of sharp hooks and dramatic changes in dynamics, and a multi-layered production in which Brett Gurewitz allows plenty of room for the sound to chime, buzz, and roar over Aaron Stern's thundering drums. (Stern especially loves doing double bass drum fills, which sound the way a Muhammad Ali combination must have once felt.) They build their choruses and other peak moments around massive blasts of guitar anchored by basslines on the root of each chord for maximum impact. At the same time, they don't skimp on the details; guest keyboardist David Palmer's unobtrusive bleeps and gurgles bring some variety to the otherwise monochromatic timbre, especially in quiet interludes or long final chords. With this sort of intensity and bravura, Matchbook Romance sets a high standard for itself and shows every sign of meeting it on future releases. (Beware, however, the noodling and noise that flare up after more than 70 tracks of silence. Even without this tired gag, there's more than enough to chew on throughout the CD's 12 real cuts.) ~ Robert L. Doerschuk
The debut full-length album from Poughkeepsie, New York's next wave hardcore emo princess. Twelve searing tracks of powerful and passionate punk for those who wear their hearts on their sleeves, and dig the sounds of bands like Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World, and The Used. Enhanced with interviews and live footage. Digipak. Epitaph. 2003.
Matchbook Romance: Andrew Jordan (vocals, guitar); Judas DePaolo (guitar, background vocals); Ryan Kienle (bass, background vocals); Aaron Stern (drums).
Personnel: Andrew Jordan, Judas DePaolo (vocals, guitar); Ryan Kienle (vocals, bass guitar); David Palmer , David Palmer (keyboards); Aaron Stern (drums).
Audio Mixers: Larrabee East; Joe Barresi.
Recording information: Larrabee East; Nada Recording Studio, New Windsor, NY; Sound City.
Editor: Pete Martinez .
This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.CMJ (9/22/03, p.4) - "...The band really shines when it rocks out....For those who prefer Jawbreaker and Fugazi to Dashboard Confessional, this is an album for you..."
Matchbook Romance - Stories And Alibis Songs
| 1 | Introduction * See All 3 | 1:34 | $0.99 | (Different version) |
| 2 | Your Stories, My Alibis * See All 2 | 4:46 | $0.99 | (Different version) |
| 3 | Playing For Keeps * See All 5 | 4:09 | $1.29 | (From different album) |
| 4 | Promise * See All 4 | 4:16 | $1.29 | (Different version) |
| 5 | Lovers & Liars * See All 4 | 3:21 | $0.99 | (Different version) |
| 6 | Tiger Lily * See All 3 | 3:03 | $0.99 | (Different version) |
| 7 | Shadows Like Statues * See All 2 | 4:29 | $0.99 | (Different version) |
| 8 | My Eyes Burn * See All 3 | 4:19 | $0.99 | (Different version) |
| 9 | She'll Never Understand * See All 3 | 3:59 | $0.99 | (Different version) |
| 10 | If All Else Fails * See All 2 | 5:48 | $0.99 | (Different version) |
| 11 | Stay Tonight * See All 3 | 3:22 | $0.99 | (Different version) |
| 12 | Greatest Fall of All Time * See All 2 | 4:04 | $0.99 | (Different version) |
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Stories And Alibis Music Review
Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)    List All 14 Reviews Matchbook Romance Rocks!
Matchbook is great. This Cd is amazing, everybody needs to go out and buy and get the Matchbook experience. Keep making good CD's guys.
Submitted by sportswriterpimp (Trenton, Missouri) 
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 Matchbook romance on the rise
This album is amazing. The difference between this albulm and there last one is huge, they have matured there music ability and the albulm is well recordered. They have a great emo sound, i would highly recommend it to anyone considering purchasing, and the price was right as well. Go epitath records for signing a solid band.
Submitted by lickitychickityvickity (Ontario, Canada)
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Awsome!
I really loved their song ("every nights another story") that was on the Warped Tour 2003 CD, so I got this one. Its REALLY great!! Although they do sound kinda different from a couple years ago....but still awsome!
Submitted by emo/hardcoremusiclover (Healdsburg( Windsor sucks), Ca, USA)
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Promise is the best song EVER!! Clearly the best cd ever!
Submitted by ricapa5 (Fort Myers,FL,USA)
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I checked these guys out mainly because the band name sounded cool. WELL WORTH IT! I love every song on the cd. Awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by MudvayneMasochist (No-Where, WV)
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