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Yourself or Someone Like You turned out to be the standard-bearer for post-alternative rock because it has a '90s sheen in its production, but, for all the world, its core sounds like classic rock. Lead singer/songwriter Rob Thomas adopted some of Eddie Vedder's vocal mannerisms, but they were smoothed out, lacking the angst and pain that were Vedder's hallmark. Matchbox Twenty functioned much the same way, picking up at Pearl Jam's fascination for album rock, but deciding to stick to the classic blueprint instead of personalizing it. All of this resulted in a record that is much more straightforward than most alt-rock albums, even if it follows the pattern of a classic '90s album -- not just in its production dynamics, but down to the acoustic-based slow number that closes the record. It blends the most familiar elements of the two golden eras of album-oriented rock, finding a balance that is comfortable for mainstream fans of either side. Other bands with similar sounds that could have done the same thing, yet Matchbox Twenty distanced themselves from the pack with sturdy songs and fairly strong hooks, all delivered forcefully with Thomas' distinctive bravado. Their music is not flashy, nor is it as ingratiating as Third Eye Blind's pop instincts. It is, however, solid, American rock, reminiscent of a blend of Petty and Pearl Jam. So, it shouldn't have been surprising when the album found a wide audience. For many observers it was still unexpected, because the sound seemed a little plain. What they didn't realize was that Yourself or Someone Like You wound up being the point where mainstream American rock stopped being willfully eccentric and returned to being unassuming and kind of ordinary.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Matt Serletic, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Writer, MixingEngineer - Rob Thomas, Guitar, Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Writer - Inc., Producer - Matchbox Twenty, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, MasteringEngineer - Kyle Cook, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - JEFF TOMEI, Engineer - Malcolm Springer, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Don C. Tyler, Editing Engineer - Adam Gaynor, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Brian Yale, Bass Guitar - Paul Doucette, Drums, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Greg Archilla, MixingEngineer - Craig Poole, Guitar Technician - John Nielsen, AssistantEngineer - Jan Smith, Coach Vocals - Tony Adams, Drum Technician - Travis McGehee, MixingEngineer
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Matt Serletic, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, MixingEngineer - Rob Thomas, Lead Vocals, Writer - Matchbox Twenty, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, MasteringEngineer - Kyle Cook, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals - JEFF TOMEI, Engineer - Malcolm Springer, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Don C. Tyler, Editing Engineer - Adam Gaynor, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals - Brian Yale, Bass Guitar - Paul Doucette, Drums - Greg Archilla, MixingEngineer - Craig Poole, Guitar Technician - John Nielsen, AssistantEngineer - Jan Smith, Coach Vocals - Tony Adams, Drum Technician - Travis McGehee, MixingEngineer
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Matt Serletic, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, MixingEngineer - Rob Thomas, Lead Vocals, Writer - Matchbox Twenty, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, MasteringEngineer - Kyle Cook, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals - JEFF TOMEI, Engineer - Malcolm Springer, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Don C. Tyler, Editing Engineer - Adam Gaynor, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals - Brian Yale, Bass Guitar, Writer - Paul Doucette, Drums - JOHN JOSEPH Stanley, Writer - JOHN LESLIE Goff, Writer - Greg Archilla, MixingEngineer - Craig Poole, Guitar Technician - John Nielsen, AssistantEngineer - Jan Smith, Coach Vocals - Tony Adams, Drum Technician - Travis McGehee, MixingEngineer
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Matt Serletic, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Writer, MixingEngineer - Rob Thomas, Lead Vocals, Writer - Inc., Producer - Matchbox Twenty, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, MasteringEngineer - Kyle Cook, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - JEFF TOMEI, Engineer - Malcolm Springer, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Don C. Tyler, Editing Engineer - Adam Gaynor, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Brian Yale, Bass Guitar - Paul Doucette, Drums - Greg Archilla, MixingEngineer - Craig Poole, Guitar Technician - John Nielsen, AssistantEngineer - Jan Smith, Coach Vocals - Tony Adams, Drum Technician - Travis McGehee, MixingEngineer
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Matt Serletic, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Writer, MixingEngineer - Rob Thomas, Lead Vocals, Writer - Inc., Producer - Matchbox Twenty, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, MasteringEngineer - Kyle Cook, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - JEFF TOMEI, Engineer - Malcolm Springer, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Don C. Tyler, Editing Engineer - Adam Gaynor, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Brian Yale, Bass Guitar - Paul Doucette, Drums - Greg Archilla, MixingEngineer - Craig Poole, Guitar Technician - John Nielsen, AssistantEngineer - Jan Smith, Coach Vocals - Tony Adams, Drum Technician - Travis McGehee, MixingEngineer
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Matt Serletic, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Writer, MixingEngineer - Rob Thomas, Lead Vocals, Writer - Matchbox Twenty, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, MasteringEngineer - Kyle Cook, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals - JEFF TOMEI, Engineer - Malcolm Springer, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Don C. Tyler, Editing Engineer - Adam Gaynor, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals - Brian Yale, Bass Guitar - Paul Doucette, Drums - Greg Archilla, MixingEngineer - Craig Poole, Guitar Technician - Amy Porter, Flute - John Nielsen, AssistantEngineer - Douglas Smith, Bass Clarinet - Jan Smith, Coach Vocals - Ted Gurch, Clarinet - Tony Adams, Drum Technician - Yvonne Powers, Oboe - Travis McGehee, MixingEngineer - Elizabeth Burkhardt, Section Leader
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Matt Serletic, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Writer, MixingEngineer - Rob Thomas, Lead Vocals, Writer - Inc., Producer - Matchbox Twenty, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, MasteringEngineer - Kyle Cook, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - JEFF TOMEI, Engineer - Malcolm Springer, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Don C. Tyler, Editing Engineer - Adam Gaynor, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Brian Yale, Bass Guitar - Paul Doucette, Drums - Greg Archilla, MixingEngineer - Craig Poole, Guitar Technician - John Nielsen, AssistantEngineer - Jan Smith, Coach Vocals - Tony Adams, Drum Technician - Travis McGehee, MixingEngineer
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Matt Serletic, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Writer, MixingEngineer - Rob Thomas, Lead Vocals, Writer - Inc., Producer - Matchbox Twenty, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, MasteringEngineer - Kyle Cook, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - JEFF TOMEI, Engineer - Malcolm Springer, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Don C. Tyler, Editing Engineer - Adam Gaynor, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Brian Yale, Bass Guitar - Paul Doucette, Drums - Greg Archilla, MixingEngineer - Craig Poole, Guitar Technician - John Nielsen, AssistantEngineer - Jan Smith, Coach Vocals - Tony Adams, Drum Technician - Travis McGehee, MixingEngineer
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Matt Serletic, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Writer, MixingEngineer - Rob Thomas, Lead Vocals, Writer - Inc., Producer - Matchbox Twenty, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, MasteringEngineer - Kyle Cook, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - JEFF TOMEI, Engineer - Malcolm Springer, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Don C. Tyler, Editing Engineer - Adam Gaynor, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Brian Yale, Bass Guitar - Paul Doucette, Drums - Greg Archilla, MixingEngineer - Craig Poole, Guitar Technician - John Nielsen, AssistantEngineer - Jan Smith, Coach Vocals - Tony Adams, Drum Technician - Travis McGehee, MixingEngineer
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Matt Serletic, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Writer, MixingEngineer - Rob Thomas, Lead Vocals, Writer - Inc., Producer - Matchbox Twenty, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, MasteringEngineer - Kyle Cook, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - JEFF TOMEI, Engineer - Malcolm Springer, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Don C. Tyler, Editing Engineer - Adam Gaynor, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Brian Yale, Bass Guitar - Paul Doucette, Drums - Greg Archilla, MixingEngineer - Craig Poole, Guitar Technician - John Nielsen, AssistantEngineer - Jan Smith, Coach Vocals - Tony Adams, Drum Technician - Travis McGehee, MixingEngineer
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Matt Serletic, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Writer, MixingEngineer - Rob Thomas, Lead Vocals, Writer - Inc., Producer - Matchbox Twenty, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, MasteringEngineer - Kyle Cook, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar - JEFF TOMEI, Engineer - Malcolm Springer, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Don C. Tyler, Editing Engineer - Adam Gaynor, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Brian Yale, Bass Guitar - Paul Doucette, Drums - Greg Archilla, MixingEngineer - Craig Poole, Guitar Technician - John Nielsen, AssistantEngineer - Jan Smith, Coach Vocals - Tony Adams, Drum Technician - Travis McGehee, MixingEngineer
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Matt Serletic, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Writer, MixingEngineer - Rob Thomas, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - Inc., Producer - Matchbox Twenty, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, MasteringEngineer - Kyle Cook, Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar - JEFF TOMEI, Engineer - Malcolm Springer, Assistant Mixing Engineer - Don C. Tyler, Editing Engineer - Adam Gaynor, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar - Brian Yale, Bass Guitar - Paul Doucette, Drums - Greg Archilla, MixingEngineer - Craig Poole, Guitar Technician - John Nielsen, AssistantEngineer - Jan Smith, Coach Vocals - Tony Adams, Drum Technician - Travis McGehee, MixingEngineer
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Album review
Yourself or Someone Like You turned out to be the standard-bearer for post-alternative rock because it has a '90s sheen in its production, but, for all the world, its core sounds like classic rock. Lead singer/songwriter Rob Thomas adopted some of Eddie Vedder's vocal mannerisms, but they were smoothed out, lacking the angst and pain that were Vedder's hallmark. Matchbox Twenty functioned much the same way, picking up at Pearl Jam's fascination for album rock, but deciding to stick to the classic blueprint instead of personalizing it. All of this resulted in a record that is much more straightforward than most alt-rock albums, even if it follows the pattern of a classic '90s album -- not just in its production dynamics, but down to the acoustic-based slow number that closes the record. It blends the most familiar elements of the two golden eras of album-oriented rock, finding a balance that is comfortable for mainstream fans of either side. Other bands with similar sounds that could have done the same thing, yet Matchbox Twenty distanced themselves from the pack with sturdy songs and fairly strong hooks, all delivered forcefully with Thomas' distinctive bravado. Their music is not flashy, nor is it as ingratiating as Third Eye Blind's pop instincts. It is, however, solid, American rock, reminiscent of a blend of Petty and Pearl Jam. So, it shouldn't have been surprising when the album found a wide audience. For many observers it was still unexpected, because the sound seemed a little plain. What they didn't realize was that Yourself or Someone Like You wound up being the point where mainstream American rock stopped being willfully eccentric and returned to being unassuming and kind of ordinary.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:46:36
- Main artists: Matchbox Twenty
- Label: Lava - Atlantic
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
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