"There are some people on this earth with soul of a poet. Even if they don't dabble in verse, you recognize them immediately-by a sparkle in the eye, the gentleness of tone, the way they can look at the ordinary and see something extraordinary. Matthew Perryman Jones has such a soul. Following in the footsteps of Leonard Cohen and John Lennon, Jones brings his poetry to life with a rock sensibility and gritty vocals. The entire album is superb..."
-Performing Songwriter
He has been compared to everyone from Leonard Cohen to Counting Crows, from Jeff Buckley to John Lennon. But Matthew Perryman Jones’s spirit-carressing, tender tenor is instantly likeable on its own terms. Furthermore, his poetic musings on his Throwing Punches in the Dark collection are interwoven with a production of dazzling layers and textures. That makes this debut CD a totally breathtaking listening experience. As many times as I’ve heard Stephen Collins Foster’s 150-year-old “Hard Times” reinterpreted, this guy made me listen to it like a brand-new song.
-Robert K. Oermann (Music Row Magazine)
"We like most everything about Daniel Lanois' solo work-the ambient layers of space, silence and sonic swells perfectly complementing his ruminations on the spirit and the flesh-but his voice can be an acquired taste. On his debut, Throwing Punches in the Dark, local songsmith Matthew Perryman Jones comes off like Lanois in most every positive aspect, but Jones' tender tenor takes no getting used to. Jones delivers some tunes with the kind of crossover pop appeal that will finally give all those unsatisfied, Shrek soundrack-hating Counting Crows fans something to be happy about".
-Jason Moon Wilkins (Nashville Rage)
"One of the best new albums we've heard this year...if you love great singer/songwriters, this record will quickly become a favorite"
-Eb+Flo Music
"One second I feel like Im listening to Robbie Robertson or PeterGabriel, the next, Bono and Jeff Buckley are flowing from my speakers. I am totally addicted to 'Throwing Punches In The Dark' and its emotionally charged songs...This record is brilliant!"
Hey- Still loving your music and it was great to hear it on Eli Stone! My brother is trying to break out in the Denver scene - would you have a listen? http://www. myspace. com/sloroastin
Hi Matthew, Thanks for your friendship! I really like Save You! You have an amazing voice and lyrics are very good. Hope you enjoy mine half as much. Stop by anytime. Peace to you always, -Kim :)
You're welcome by many fans in Portland whenever you do come. I just purchased four tickets to your show in ATL for my parents and some friends of theirs. I'm sure they'll enjoy
Cheers--
P.S. I consider "Lead me to the Water" to be beyond one of the greatest songs of all time. It's in a different class altogether -- like Buckley's "Hallelujah".
Hey Matthew! I've never heard of Studio 509....but we will be there! (guess I don't get out much) Can't wait to see you again. Also can't wait for the new record! Yeah!!! Hope you and family are doing great...getting much sleep? :)
Really excited about the new album brother. It would be nice to see you up here in Michigan sometime soon. Oh, and bring Katie Herzig with you. You two make would make great harmonies.
I love how you threw an "eh" in there for canadian content. Make me feel at home. I will definitely call you. I'm happy to be there as much as we are...I love it there. Maybe we will be moving there some day. We'll see. Talk soon, Marylynne
Mr.Jones....So sad I never got a chance to see the family when we were there...BUT....We are back for two weeks on the 11th so there will be no excuses unless you just plain don't like us. Then...how can we fight that? Kiss a baby powdered belly for me....I miss that.
Hey cuz!! Congrats on the baby! I hope that you and Meghan are doing well! Maybe this time we're in the states we'll get to see ya! And by the way, I love your new songs! Love ya much!!
Creative Entertainment Agency LOVES Matthew Perryman Jones! Please have your management/agency contact us, I would love to get you some East Coast dates! Best, Linda
Is there anywhere to buy your albums "For the Road" and "Nowhere Else But Here"? If you actually check this, can you leave me a message with that answer? Thanks, keep up the good work, looking forward to a new album!
well I just love Save You, will that be on the new cd,I need a new cd because I wore a hole in the throwing punches cd cant stop,I do believe I have become addicted to U, I suppose ther could be worse things to be addicted to! thanks for all ur talent! nancy '
