Disco de Matt Pond PA: “Measure”

I was driving home from work yesterday trying to figure out what exactly Matt Pond PA sounds like. I came up with Steven Kilby and Grant McLennan writing songs for 1982 Robert Smith to sing. All without a trace of irony.

This is a beautiful cd full of memorable pop hooks and thoughtful instrumentation. If they'd been a little more electric, they might be huge; but the almost classical structure of some of the songs may be a little too "arty" for those who don't understand. Still, if they were electric, they might be gigantic.

Measure, The Hollows, and Green Grass put forth enough pop punch to stay with you for days afterward. Very hummable. It's not often that I'll listen to something in the car then run in to the stereo to throw the same thing in when I get home. I've had this cd for months and it just gets better and better.

Recommended for fans of The Go Betweens, 1980's Church, Cardinal, Eric Matthews, and Richard Davies.

One of the best releases of the last decade (no kidding!).

Wow. What a sweet cd. It reminds me of early Cure and The Go Betweens. Cello, flute, french horn and painfully sad lyrics. Don't miss this one.

I won't make any of those "dreaded comparisons". I think this record sounds wholly inspired. It's beautifully sad and hopeful at the same time. I look forward to what they come up with next.

A Great little pop record that has snuck out of a burgeoning Philly scene. Bea-utiful, restained passionate pop song, all framed by conscise cello and violin. I don't want to make those dreaded comparisons, but I can tell you their classic song, "Measure" ended up on a mix tape between some old XTC and some new Belle and Sebastian, and sounded quite at home.