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Snakes & Tornadoes CD (2010)
Matt Ebert discography Straight from the mind of a madman comes this album of rock, alt-country, bluesy, funk insanity. Matt Ebert explores the ugly side of life to some foot-tapping, soul-wrenching melodies. At times, it might feel like some gospel or big band is ringing in your ears, while other times a mellow rock or piano solo and back up harmonies might serenade you. Overall, it's just a rockin' good time, aside from the actual words in the songs, definitely a rockin' good time. With vocals similar to Tom Waits or Joe Cocker, and a musical background similar to Miles Davis mixed in Hot Water Music, Snakes and Tornadoes is sure to amaze any musical taste.
-Lisa Sharer(prick magazine)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Matt Ebert is extremely likable, though clearly vulnerable. His demeanor doesn't hint of naivety, just a willing-to-be-punished goodness. Thankfully, Ebert's latest album, "Snakes and Tornadoes," is, he assures, the tangible end of a destructive seven-year relationship that, while fertile for material, left an indelible mark on beliefs of love.
How rough was it? Does the track "Junky Woman (You So Cold)" shed any light? Selfish though it may sound, his pain is our gain. "Snakes and Tornadoes" surpasses the Gainesville, Ga.
, native's previous work, while embracing an established guttural swagger.
Part of Ebert's attraction is a willingness to incorporate a spectrum-wide love of music. All tracks are infused with funk, soul, rock, blues and a touch of country. Of course, most songwriters moonlight as adherents to varying influences. So what's special about Ebert? Apart from album-cover artwork of Miles Davis' "B----es Brew" being tattooed to his calf (he ...
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