Under Summer Sun (Bonus Track Version)
Matt Wertz
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Everything's Right | Matt Wertz | 2:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Way I Feel | Matt Wertz | 3:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5:19 | Matt Wertz | 3:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Red Meets Blue | Matt Wertz | 3:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Carolina | Matt Wertz | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Will Not Take My Love Away | Matt Wertz | 2:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Keep Faith | Matt Wertz | 4:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Marianne | Matt Wertz | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Waiting | Matt Wertz | 3:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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With You, Tonight | Matt Wertz | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Summer Sun | Matt Wertz | 2:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Back In June | Matt Wertz | 3:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
iTunes Review
After establishing himself in Christian music circles some years back, Matt Wertz seems poised to take a leap into the secular mainstream. Under Summer Sun features the best cuts from his last two albums along with newly-recorded tracks, and taken together these tunes present the Missouri-bred singer/songwriter as a footloose young romantic in the mold of John Mayer, Jason Mraz and (especially) Dave Barnes. As a vocalist, Wertz’s breathy delivery and softly rhythmic phrasing lend a laid-back appeal to “Marianne,” “Everything’s Right,” “5:19” and other pop-rock exercises. The tracks benefit from uncluttered production, veering from sparse folk-pop (“Back In June”) to inviting light funk (“The Way I Feel”) to balmy disco-inflected grooves (“Summer Sun”). With the exception of the uplifting “Keep Faith” and the solemn “I Will Not Take My Love Away,” the songs generally avoid explicit spiritual language. Wertz’s boyishly disarming persona shines best on “Waiting,” a quietly confessional piece set to a delicately wrought melody line. Under Summer Sun feels undemanding in some places but deserves kudos overall for its breezy musicality and warmhearted vibe.
Customer Reviews
I like it, I love it, I want some more-... Well, maybe a little different?
I was kind of expecting atleast newer productions of the older stuff. Just seems like maybe they re-mixed some of it. Matt Wertz is AMAZING, no doubt. And if you haven't heard him before, he did a great job of picking out his best hits of the previous two albums to put on this one. I like the 3 new songs. They are great. But if you have the previous albums, I would just buy the 3 new songs. As far as the bonus tracks... I was pretty surprised when I heard the first "Some One Like You". It sounds like a good acoustic production! Mixed well. But then the rest of the bonus tracks seems like a crowdless live recording, with the vocals a tab bit too high. To be honest, they could have put more effort into this release. But, I'm still a fan. Still bought it. Still listening. Still love it. Bottom Line: Just Discovering Wertz? BUY THIS!
Best Qualities of a Musician and Person In One
Under Summer Sun is the best combination of where Matt has been and where he is headed. Re-recordings of "old songs" such as 5:19 and Carolina add a refined feel to already great songs while new songs like Summer Sun and Back In June exhibit his ever growing talent and passion for good song writting. If his lyrical and instrumental skills were not enough, his interactions with and dedication to his fans is second to none. He truly delivers music for the people and for music's sake, not self promotion or personal gain. I cannot think of an artist who deserves more fortune than Matt Wertz. Pick up his new album, you wont regret it, and while you are at it check out his charity the Mocha Club. Can't wait to see him in concert on October 4th.
love the new tracks
This album was definetly worth the wait!!...although disappointed thinking i was also getting the bonus track from "Where we started" .. i found that you can download "Where we started" EP for FREE on AMAZON.COM
Biography
Born: February 17, 1979 in Liberty, MO
Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Years Active: '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Matt Wertz
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Everything's Right | Under Summer Sun (Bonus Track Version) | 2:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5:19 | Under Summer Sun (Bonus Track Version) | 3:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Will Not Take My Love Away | Under Summer Sun (Bonus Track Version) | 2:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Way I Feel | Indoor Picnic Music | 3:20 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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With You, Tonight | Under Summer Sun (Bonus Track Version) | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5:19 | 5:19 - Single | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Carolina | Under Summer Sun (Bonus Track Version) | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Someone Like You | Weights & Wings | 3:39 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Keep Faith | Under Summer Sun (Bonus Track Version) | 4:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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What Child Is This | Do You Hear What I Hear? | 2:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Pop, Music, Rock, Adult Alternative
- Released: Sep 16, 2008
- ℗ 2008 Universal Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
