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Reviews

Eric Matthews: The Imagination Stage

By Jennifer Kelly

The sounds that make 1960s pop so breezy -- lush harmonies, jazz chords, baroque instrumentation -- turn uneasy in this fascinating album. [18 January 2008]

Eric Matthews: Foundation Sounds

By Dan MacIntosh

If you get off on the link between Aaron Copland and Eric Matthews, then more power to ya! But I'd rather build my house on good old solid rock (& roll), instead of Eric Matthews' Foundation Sounds. [12 September 2006]

Eric Matthews: Six Kinds of Passion Looking for an Exit

By Gary Glauber

After a prolonged absence, Matthews returns with his signature spacious orchestral pop sound, yet it leaves the listener wanting more. [25 March 2005]