★★★★★
Singer-songwriter Matthew Perryman Jones returns with his third full-length and first album since 2008's Swallow the Sea. The Levittown, PA transplant and current Nashville resident's latest was inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's letters to his brother ("O, Theo"), Federico Garcia Lorca's idea of Duende (a heightened sense of emotion, expression, and authenticity in music), and the writings of Persian poet and philosopher Rumi...
- www.americansongwriter.com
2013-04-25
★★★★★
Nashville singer-songwriter Matthew Perryman Jones has been on a well-known name on the indie scene since his previous record Throwing Punches In The Dark was released in 2006.However, his latest album Swallow The Sea, could be the one that helps him make the step up to national acclaim, such is its quality.The understated brilliance of opener "Out of the Shadows" is a curious way to begin the album, yet its undeniably memorable chorus hints at Jones' songwriting expertise...
- www.ink19.com
2009-07-20
★★★★★
It might be easy to sleep on Matthew Perryman Jones. The Nashville resident has organically built a steady following through the undeniable strength of his soul-baring live performances and the quality of his songcraft. To embrace Jones would have taken the effort to investigate what can be rewarding about an under-the-radar artist.But, to listen to Jones' third full-length is to know that his talent can't be ignored...
- www.popmatters.com
2008-11-11