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Matthew Genovese
Today! Today! Today!
Independent
2005
www.matthewgenovese.com

It’s hard to believe that Matthew Genovese still attends high school in his hometown of Toronto.  Then again, some of the influences heard in his music, like Kenny Wayne Shepard and Jonny Lang, were big-time acts at a similar age. Genovese’s debut, Today! Today! Today!, suggests a similar talent that focuses less on guitar wizardry and more on songwriting.  

On the album, Genovese seamlessly weaves blues, rock, and funk into twelve tracks that range from searing rockers to sentimental ballads. Throughout, the lyrics suggest a songwriting far beyond his years, not just for the material (which tackles loves affairs, sexual relationships, etc.) but for their tone and expression. Genovese’s vocal style is one cut from the same cloth as Jack Johnson and Ben Harper, and suits his material well. Today! Today! Today! demonstrates that Genovese is wise and gifted beyond his years.

Favorite Track: Track  3, “The Way to Your Heart”

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