Mattiel Brown’s self-titled debut album is a multidimensional collection of songs that find the Georgia native and songwriter collaborating with producers and bandmates Randy Michael and Jonah Swilley of InCrowd Songs. The album’s lead single and opening salvo, “Whites Of Their Eyes,” is a bluesy number driven by marshall drumming and a subdued passion for the music. Brown utilizes the subtle nuances of her voice on the record, and her delivery on “Count Your Blessings” recalls Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood’s late ’60s chemistry and heart-swelling ‘60s pop ambiance. Each of the album’s 11 songs is a homerun stacked with blues, folk, and garage rock influences that recall images Motown and Stax Records’ dusty grooves. Brown’s strongest asset is her powerful, soulful voice. Here, projecting her lone presence and sincere reckoning over a choir of classic girl group abandon, horns, and big, revelatory rhythms lands on a truly transcendent musical experience. (Label: Burger Records)
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The following record stores carry local albums or can easily source them for you. When you purchase them, let them know how much you appreciate their support for local bands!
- Criminal Records (L5P)
- Decatur CD & Vinyl (Decatur)
- Fantasy Land Records (Buckhead)
- Wax’n’Facts (L5P)
- Wuxtry Records (Decatur)
Buy it here: mattiel.com
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