Matt Wertz – Everything In Between

Since my introduction to Matt Wertz’s music earlier this year I have not ever stopped short in telling anyone and everyone about it. Matt’s first two releases capture all of his emotions but also those of the common listener. His new record, ‘Everything In Between’ was recently released digitally on Nettwerk.com as well as through a pre-order linked above.

Everything In Between begins with ‘The Way I Feel About You’- a track Matt debuted on his spring tours. From the first riff Matt has a new funk that’s not present on his past efforts. Featuring guest vocals that are reminiscent of Stevie Wonder, it’s evident that Matt didn’t hold anything back for this record. ‘Carolina’ brings in the feel of a country road, mandolin and bright toned guitars on top of the acoustic blend perfectly. ‘Heartbreaker’ includes the funk of ‘The Way I Feel’ and ‘Over You’ is faster paced and builds up the record before the slowing down of ‘5:19.’

My favorite song on the record, 5:19 is softer than the first half of the CD. The lyrics, ‘We both know I could think myself dizzy, right now I’m spinnin around,’ show the simple yet clever song-writing Matt uses in his music. The toned down second half contains potential radio single ‘Like The Last Time’ and climaxes at the end with the ballad ‘Capitol City’.

Matt Wertz has taken what has proven to be quite difficult and written a solid follow up album. The hype surrounding now only has support in why he has quickly become one of the most popular singer-songwriters producing music today. On the verge of a major US tour with Christian music icons Jars Of Clay, take advantage of the opportunity and check out his third full-length record, ‘Everything In Between.’