Unfamiliar Faces
Matt Costa
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Mr. Pitiful | Matt Costa | 2:55 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Lilacs | Matt Costa | 4:15 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Never Looking Back | Matt Costa | 4:04 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Emergency Call | Matt Costa | 4:59 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Vienna | Matt Costa | 4:03 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Unfamiliar Faces | Matt Costa | 4:06 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Cigarette Eyes | Matt Costa | 3:16 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Downfall | Matt Costa | 2:46 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Trying to Lose My Mind | Matt Costa | 3:50 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Bound | Matt Costa | 5:06 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Heart of Stone | Matt Costa | 3:51 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Miss Magnolia | Matt Costa | 3:18 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Miss Magnolia (Full Band Version) | Matt Costa | 3:13 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| BookletDigital Booklet - Unfamiliar Faces | Matt Costa | -- | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| Total: 14 Items |
Album Review
Matt Costa's sophomore effort, Unfamiliar Faces, finds the singer/songwriter delving into similar territory to his 2006 debut, Songs We Sing, crafting hummable, somewhat intricate AM pop-influenced tracks. As with other similarly inclined artists like Josh Rouse, Costa trades in a kind of grab bag, post-alternative rock singer/songwriter style that references '80s British icons like Morrissey and the Cure as much as it does classic singer/songwriter and sunshine pop touchstones like Todd Rundgren, Brian Wilson, Jackson Browne, and others. A pleasant presence on record, Costa's vocal style does bring to mind a mix of the Shins' James Mercer and the Decemberists' Colin Meloy, and admittedly his odd penchant for affecting a British accent is a bit annoying — he's from California for gosh sake. That said, tracks like "Mr. Pitiful" and "Cigarette Eyes" are immediately catchy and radio-ready singles that display Costa's obvious knack for Brit-pop-inspired songcraft. Similarly, such atmospheric and melancholy affairs as the very Smiths-sequel "Vienna" and countryish "Never Looking Back" are affecting and moving ballads perfect for the afterglow set.
Customer Reviews
Sophomore Album
Matt Cost is doing a great job. His 2nd album is continuing with the same great type of sound showing he has much potential.
wow
what a great sophomore effort, i think hes only gotten better since Songs We Sing
By far the best album release of the new year....
This album is very, very good for a sophomore LP (no slump here). It's a little different from his first album but he's headed in a positive direction. Rich vocals and songwriting. If you're looking to download singles, I would reccomend Vienna, Unfamiliar Faces and Never Looking Back. Great stuff Matt!
Biography
Born: 1982 in Huntington Beach, CA
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Matt Costa
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Mr. Pitiful | Unfamiliar Faces | 2:55 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Sunshine | Songs We Sing | 2:36 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Cold December | Songs We Sing | 4:15 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Let It Be Sung | A Brokedown Melody (Music from and Inspired By the Film) | 4:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Lullaby | Sing-a-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George | 2:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Astair | Songs We Sing | 2:58 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Road | A Brokedown Melody (Music from and Inspired By the Film) | 2:27 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Behind the Moon | Songs We Sing | 3:35 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Miss Magnolia | Unfamiliar Faces | 3:18 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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These Arms | Songs We Sing | 4:10 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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- Genres: Alternative, Music, Soundtrack, Soundtrack, Rock, Adult Alternative, Indie Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter
- Released: Jan 22, 2008
- ℗ 2007 Brushfire Records
