VERY. GOOD. ALBUM.When most people hear the name Matt Costa, they think simply of "that guy who opened for Jack Johnson". Admittedly, I thought of him that way for quite some time, but now actually consider him to be his own person.
Costa keeps getting better and better, both live and recorded. Seeing him perform live is a treat, as he's unmistakably an alcoholic and is always drunk at his shows... I love it!
Costa's music has been amusing from the very beginning. Yes, he only has two albums, but both are well put-together. Many of his tracks are playful and sound like songs from childhood (listen to "Mr. Pitiful" and "Miss Magnolia" on this album...you'll see what I mean). There's a great balance between upbeat and downbeat songs on "Unfamiliar Faces". Just enough variety to cheer me up when I'm starting to feel mildly depressed :)
I have several favorites on this CD, and enjoy almost every song. I think "Miss Magnolia" tops the list with its old school tune though. Sounds like something my parents would listen to.
I'm eagerly awaiting Costa's next album, if you couldn't tell.
My vote: 4 stars
My favorite tracks: "Never Looking Back" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgPvPLTQSwM&feature=PlayList&p=D13160DC277710B9&index=0&playnext=1 & "Vienna" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JUzf433NPw & "Miss Magnolia" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgLp04qc3yY
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