Exile on Mainstream
Matchbox Twenty (Atlantic)
Published on March 3, 2008
Post-grunge outfit Matchbox Twenty pay tribute to the Rolling Stones' 1972 album by naming their 17-track collection of hit singles from 1996 to 2002 after this rock masterpiece. Also featured are six new songs that pack a satisfying punch of mainstream pop, among them "How Far We've Gone", "These Hard Times", "I'll Believe You When" and "If I Fall". Other previous big hits include "Bent" which went to number one in the US, "Push", "Disease", which was co-written by Mick Jagger, and the funky, Santana-like "Smooth". On the Net: Matchboxtwenty.com
By the People, For the People Mudvayne (Epic) As the title implies, this is a collection of demos, live songs, and b-sides chosen by Mudvayne's fans during a poll held on the band's official website plus versions picked by the band. It includes a brand new track, "Dully Boy" featuring frontman Chad Gray's heavy but melodic voice and Greg Tribbett's riffs, and an excellent cover of The Police's "King of Pain". The big surprises are the acoustic rendition of the Lost and Found hit "Forget to Remember" and a live, raw version of the breakout single "Dig". On the Net: Mudvayne.com
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