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November 6, 2004
Bullet
Mat Kearney is alright with me. I'm still learning much about him, but I like this guy. I was introduced to Mat Kearney just a little over a year ago. I was living in DC at the time & my roommate from Multnomah Bible College (in Oregon) introduced me to Mat's music. One day while chillin in the apartment, I walked past my roommate's bedroom. I heard her listening to what sounded like hip hop music. I was shocked. I turned back towards the bedroom & asked about the music. In a very Carol Burnettesque voice, she said, "Oh my word. You never heard of him? His name is Mat Kearney. He raps."
I was a bit intrigued by the music, but I was also curious about the artist. "Is he black?", I asked. My roommate informed me that he was white. I wanted to see if his entire album sounded as good as the track that I was hearing, so I asked to borrow the CD. She let me use the CD. I was unable to burn a copy because we did not possess a CD Burner in the office. I thought the CD was great.
My introduction to Mat Kearney's CD was in July 2003. As to why the CD just went commercial in October 2004, I'll never know. I enjoy it though. I purchased it last week, and it's gotten mass play in my CD player. I'd liken Mat Kearney to a combination of Everlast, Coldplay & Sonny, of P.O.D. You be the judge. I've decided to add Bullet, Kearney's CD, to my radio blog. Perhaps you'll listen & like what you hear. My favorite tracks on the album are Girl America, Poor Boy, Won't Back Down & Renaissance.
Below is an album listing, along with MY brief opinion descripion of each. To hear the songs, just click on the song title & the radio.blog should pop up
I'm past the point of returning/ For you I'm ruined and broken/ There is no way of me turning/ You've got my heart in the open
I don't recall this song when I first heard the CD a little beyond a year ago. This is my friend Nate's favorite song. At first, I wasn't moved by this song. After a few listens, it began to grow on me. I kinda like it now.
My girl america, stop cant you see/ It's not the circumstances that determine who you're gonna be/ But how you deal with these problems and pains that come your way/ It's for you that I pray with hope for a brighter day/ So I say, your deliverance is coming
This song is perhaps one of the DEEPEST songs that I've ever heard. It was this song that hipped me to Matt Kearney while living in DC. It's my favorite song on the album. I used this song when I spoke a youth summit at my church a while ago. It's a meaningful & positive song.
I thought this song was about becoming a Martyr for Christ. Then after listening to it, I began to think it was about being loyal to a close friend. I can't decifer a meaning. I just know that I really like the song
This song reminds of Coldplay's "The Scientist". In The Middle (track wise) sounds almost exactly like The Scientist. The singing in the song draws similarities to Coldplay as well. The rapping & song material are the only things that differentiate the two. I like The Scientist, but the jury is still out on In The Middle
You're the only one who stuck it out last night/ The only other one who caught the other line/ You're the only when this world collides/ The one that I can't deny
A song about the undeniable reverence of G-O-D. I think it's cool.
I can be the wall when you fall down/ Find me on the rocks when you break down/ I heard it in the song when you call out/ But I got to say now it's got to change
For the life of me, I can't understand why I like this song, but it's like my 3rd favorite song on the album. I guess I'll keep listening to figure out why I like it so much.
Call me anything but lonely/ Throw a stone, disown me/ Let 'em know I'll never ever be the same
Another Coldplayesque song. I imagine a guy on the corner playing a guitar when I hear this song.
'Cause wide is the path pulling astray/ Narrow is truth in these days/ But all the while I hear a still small voice say/ You climbed the cliffs, rocked the desert on your very own/ Swam the seas, sang the songs with the sweetest tones/ The beaches you've combed, moons you've roamed, the love you've shown/ But all the while a voice calls you home
I love this song. This is another deep & powerful song on the album. I was poor, but God's love set me free. Sweet words. This is a song that goes on repeat for a minute.
I don't like this song very much. I usually skip it when I listen to the album.
I hear a voice crying out from the bellie of their mamas/ Hold on for today, Don't worry about tomorrow/ Though the rains of today seem to fall with sorrow/ Let me be and we'll see this life for tomorrow
Everlast came to mind when I first heard Tomorrow. I want to sing What It's Like when I hear Tomorrow. I also think of Will You, by P.O.D, when I listen to this track. This is another moving song on the album.
These days a little bit longer than the last/ And all of your ways, a little bit stonger than the past/ And your light, found my bottle in the night/ Kept me in this fight, gave me second life...And I won't back down/ Doesn't matter what comes crashing down/ I'm still gonna stand my solid ground
This song puts me to sleep some nights. It sounds a bit depressing, but it's rather soothing & encouraging. Hey...I like it.
Bullet is a decent first album for Mat Kearney. I think he has a promising future. I look forward to the work that he'll put forth in the future. I tip my hat to him.
Posted by Timi at November 6, 2004 12:43 AM