MATTIEL — self-titled — Burger Records
scum stats: limited quantities on cloudy-clear semi-transparent vinyl, a shit ton on black
I don’t ask much of you folks. I offer up my half-baked opinions here, a link or two and hope it connects with your souls. If not…oh well.
But today, I really, 100% sincerely implore you to put the time and energy into listening to the entire debut album by Mattiel.
I cannot remember the last time I’d discovered a new record that made me feel this good. Personal and the Pizzas “Raw Pie"? Tyvek’s “Fast Metabolism”? This is HIGH praise.
The album is flawless. The Jonah Swilley/Randy Michael production team is deadly. Mattiel’s delivery, voice and lyrics are all incredibly inspired and unique and entirely hers. Her confidence is staggering. There is no comparison.
The front album cover photo…it looks badass and imbues an added layer of IMPORTANCE to everything. Someone standing on a horse confers impending greatness in my book. Like an army general ready to conquer an oncoming horde of marauders.
The “Cass Tech” song put me on the verge of tears, everything else crisp, fresh and inviting. I do not peddle in exaggerations. This is truth.
DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS RECORD!
If you at all consider yourself barely a collector, do yourself a favor, buy the colored vinyl now and thank me later.
I cannot say enough good things but it feels like I’ve already said too much. Please…on this one, just trust me. It is worth your time.
In the spirit of things, I bought an extra copy of the LP to giveaway right here. That’s what a nice guy I am. To win this beautiful LP, post a comment about the nicest thing someone has ever done for you. The best comment, as judged by me, will get this record mailed directly to their front door.
Ps. Send the lp to someone else. I bought it today from Burger.
I was in a drive through at Tim Hortons at 530am on a Saturday to get an unsweetened ice tea and breakfast sandwich and the person in the car in front of me paid my tab. Not like I’m short for cash but it made my day that someone was generous at that time and for me.
I tried to swim out to a sand bar when I was 7…instead I got caught in the undertow. I was so tired of trying to stay above the surface of the water…last time I had enough energy to come up again a fellow swimming by grabbed me , put me on his back and towed me back to shore. He saved my life .
I can’t list just one thing. Way too many things to be appreciative of. My parents for going through multiple miscarriages to have me. The parents of my sister for putting her up for adoption and therefore let me grow up with a great sibling. Friends that have been there for me and helped shape the person I am. My wife for letting me be me even though she may not understand this whole vinyl thing. My two amazing daughters that will give me a hug for no particular reason. I am very luck by the kindness and generosity of others. I hope I have been able to make others as happy.
When my step father passed away from cancer 8 years ago the doctor gave me the paper print out of his last heart beat from the machine. I thought that was pretty nice of him.
that’s hard to answer but the nicest thing recently was my experience living in Japan – an entire culture that values mutual respect, politeness and precision. A package for my daughter was delivered late once and the postal service sent a hand written apology letter (addressed to her) and also included a small gift. An simple gesture in an amazing country.
My three-year-old asked to listen to my music; because she likes it.
Nobody ever did a nice thing to me. But don’t cry, you have the great oportunity to be the first guy I’ll talk about if somebody ask me : “What’s the nicest thing anybody did for you ?” , I’ll say “One day Matthew the guy from Third Man Records sent me this fantastic MATTIEL LP…” Don’t miss it ! ;)
Oh man…. Matthew…. that has got to be the ultimate kindness
Nicest thing someone has done for me, is help me pay tuition for college. I signed up for FAFSA and loans and I was $5000 short. My mom worked in a factory making just enough for her bills. Sisters were in school and had kids, so they were limited too. That amount had to come from my own pocket but I already bought a laptop and school supplies, so my funds were depleted. Girlfriend at the time gave me $5000 to pay off the amount due for me to be able to attend that fall. 4 years later, I graduated with a B.A in Post production. Working out here in L.A. I’ll pay my debt soon.