Where The Light Goes [With 12 X 12 Autographed Album Art Print][B&N Exclusive]

by Matchbox Twenty

Overview

Everybody in Matchbox Twenty assumed that their recording days were behind them. Perhaps they'd reunite for an occasional tour, but creating new music seemed too high a barrier to cross. COVID-19 changed their outlook. When guitarist Kyle Cook suggested that it might be a good idea for the group to come out of the pandemic with a collection of new songs, the rest of the band warmed to the idea, writing and recording an album in a quick fashion. Fittingly, Where the Light Goes does feel bright and optimistic, a record full of big emotions and grand gestures, an album where intimate thoughts are projected upon a widescreen. As Matchbox Twenty always gravitated toward oversized music, this might not seem like a big change -- they still convey a sense of urgency through arrangements, not rhythms -- but as Where the Light Goes rolls on, the cumulative effect of the gleaming surfaces and the gilded hooks feel sunny. If it's not quite buoyant, that's because Matchbox Twenty are too earnest to be effervescent; they work hard at sounding light. Such sincerity is ingratiating, particularly coming from a group of old veterans like Matchbox Twenty: as glossy and polished as Where the Light Goes is, it doesn't seem like the result of a corporate boardroom, it feels like the work of a band united in purpose. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	05/26/2023
Label:	Atlantic / Barnes & Noble
UPC:	0075678617744

Tracks

1. Friends
2. Wild Dogs (Running in a Slow Dream)
3. Rebels
4. One Hit Love
5. Warm Blood
6. Queen of New York City
7. Where the Light Goes
8. Hang on Every Word
9. Don't Get Me Wrong
10. I Know Better
11. No Other Love
12. Selling Faith

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Matchbox Twenty   Primary Artist
Peter Lale   Viola
Paul Doucette   Drums,Piano,Keyboards,Guitar (Rhythm),Vocals (Background)
Everton Nelson   Violin
Kyle Cook   Banjo,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Ukulele,Mandolin,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Katie Marshall   Choir/Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Brian Yale   Guitar (Bass)
Richard George   Violin
Chris Worsey   Cello
Ian Humphries   Violin
Sophie Harris   Cello
Ian Burdge   Cello
Rob Thomas   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Amanda Shires   Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Gunnar Olsen   Drums
Ian Rathbone   Viola
Alison Dods   Violin
Richard Harwood   Cello
Reiad Chibah   Viola
Charles Mutter   Violin
Louis Fuller   Violin
Dallin Applebaum   Choir/Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Rick Koster   Violin
Tom Pigott-Smith   Violin
John Mills   Violin
Steve Morris   Violin
Tiger Darrow   Choir/Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Nicky Sweeney   Violin
Helen Kammings   Viola
Grace McClean   Choir/Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Rebecca Gastfriend   Choir/Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Vickie Matthews   Cello

Technical Credits

Paul Doucette   Composer,Producer,Programming
Kevin Killen   Engineer
Craig Wiseman   Composer
Gregg Wattenberg   Composer,Producer
Kyle Cook   Composer
Deana Carter   Composer
Rob Kinelski   Mixing
Manny Marroquin   Mixing
Pete Ganbarg   A&R
Rob Thomas   Composer
Mark Obriski   Design,Art Direction
Randy Merrill   Mastering
Craig Rosen   A&R
Jimmy Fontaine   Photography
Jeffrey East   Composer
David Garcia   Composer
Eric Arjes   Composer
Eli Heisler   Assistant
Zach Pereyra   Assistant
Anthony Vilchis   Assistant
Trey Station   Assistant
Ethan Feinberg   Engineer,Assistant