Warped 45's - Matador Sunset

Author: Jeff Robson

December 30 2011

I'd probably get kicked out of my house if I didn't list this one, and I kind of like it here, so it made the list. Seriously, though, this is a disc that my whole family loves (well, the teenager is off on her own on this one, but I bet if she gave it a chance and wasn't afraid of being embarrassed, she'd love it too.) Everyone likes it for a good reason - it's AMAZING. Every song is so well crafted and delivered, and all of it is original and interesting. There's a huge diversity here, some really thoughtful folky numbers and some all-out rockers, and everything in between. Songwriter dudes Dave & Ryan are intelligent and thoughtful writers who really know how to craft a story in song. The band backing them up is solid, and contributes a lot to the sound. And, perhaps best of all, they're just about the finest fellows you could ever run across. I love these guys because they're humble and decent, but they happen to make some of the best damn music I've heard in a long time, so I can't help but recommend it. Get this one. You'll be glad you did.