Matson Jones
Label: Sympathy for the Record IndustryGenre: Rock
Among the many classic moments from Woody Allen's Take the Money and Run (my intro to Woody Allen) is his character, Virgil Stark, attempting to play a cello in a marching band, bumbling along a parade route with a chair and his cello, never able to get situated long enough to play a note as the band marches along. Well, Matson Jones is my intro into cello-based rock 'n' roll. And they save the cello from the geek heap that Allen left it in. There's a definite Morphine thing going on here, with cellos in place of the saxophone and Exene Cervenka-like vocals. What these tracks are lacking in MP3 quality, they make up for in vibe.
He Means Nothing, Dear [MP3, 2.1MB, 56kbps]
Italian Song [MP3, 1.0MB, 56kbps]
A Little Bit of Arson Never Hurt Anyone [MP3, 835KB, 56kbps]
Welcome Back, Mr. Audiotechnica [MP3, 816KB, 56kbps]
S.E.P. Ruined My Life [MP3, 1.1MB, 56kbps]
www.sympathyrecords.com
www.matsonjones.net
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