What a beauty
James D. Talley | Winter Springs, FL USA | 04/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Though this is my first contact with his material, Ryan has apparently been around awhile, tagged with the dreaded "alt country" label. Whatever that may have been about, this is another type of creature, combining a grit and beauty rarely seen in today's pop music. Surrounding sumptuous melodies with a combination rock-and-ambient instrumentation (much better than I'm making it sound), this is a superbly crafted & heartfelt piece of work, cinematic in its scope & delivery. More to come, I hope!"
An American Treasure
Gorman Bechard | New Haven, CT USA | 01/09/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Ryan is one of our great (and unappreciated) singer/songwriters. With a voice like a top shelf bourbon, and melodies that haunt your soul, he regularly creates music that belongs on everyones' hit list. This is among his best!"
Stop and think
Jacob Cartwright | South Florida | 05/03/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"He makes me think from the head and from the heart, this Matthew Ryan. Because of this I own every CD he has produced. This latest piece maintains the calibre and quality that endears me to his music and to his lyrics. Sweet. Did I say sweet?"