Matchbox Twenty - Yourself or Someone Like You

The sound of Southern rock gets a facelift for the '90s on Yourself or Someone Like You, the record that made Florida's Matchbox 20 a success story. Rob Thomas's charismatic and passionate vocal delivery carries this collection of captivating, personal-story songs, based on honest, heart-felt lyrics rich with cathartic emotion. Anyone who's felt so scarred by love that they can't imagine taking the chance of getting hurt again will relate to a song like "Push" (an exhilarating feminist anthem disguised as just another relationship-on-the-rocks song). A much-needed break from the alternative pack. --Gail Worley Amazon.com

Best of MTCHBX 20

One of the best Albums I have bought and the download is great and less expensive...if you like RT's voice and like guitar music this is one of the best!!!!!

Forget all the CRITIC writings just listen and you will enjoy it immensely!!! March 1, 2008

Great intro to MB20

Its the cd that got me into the band in the first place. It was given to me and i had never heard of them before that. I had heard "3 AM" before and enjoyed that but hadnt heard anything else of them before that. Each song brings out a different aspect of the band and led by excellent vocals by Rob Thomas and everything else by the band itself. Also has a knack for writing some pre tty good songs as well. Like "Push", "Back 2 Good" and "Girl Like That"

MB20's debut wasn't like the average run of the mill band. I still enjoy listening to it to this day and recently had to buy because the original cd got misplaced. I didnt mind though with a cd like "Yourself or Someone Like You". It bears repeating and many listens regardless. October 27, 2007

Great Album

Even after almost 11 yrs. after its release, I still love listening to this Album. There is alot of good songs on this cd. my favorite's are: "Push", "3 AM", "Girl Like That", "Back 2 Good" and "Real World". September 29, 2007

Back to Good

Great Album. I was dating my current wife in late 1997 when she surprised me with a private table dance in my living room. Needless to say, that song was played at our wedding and to this day holds a memory that I will never forget close to my heart and somewhere.... March 13, 2007

Transformative and Moving

My musical tastes are quite eclectic to say the least. I move from Bach to Rock and all places in between as long as its quality. However, whenever I listen to "back 2 good", I feel like I am actually transported into the body of a person who has deep pain and sorrow. This song continues to have an effect on me over 10 years later from the first time I heard it. Most of the other songs are great for the unusual mix of depth and pop appeal. This album is highly recommended! February 27, 2007

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