Today, Leave Good for Great

My ears were first graced by the rhythmic beats and witty lyrics of Matt and Kim about two years ago. I first heard of the talented duo when one of my top-notch pals, my boyfriend, introduced me to their “Yea Yeah” single on Youtube, from their self-titled album; where the pair participates in a chaotic montage of food throwing magic. I had to know more!

After rummaging through cyberspace, I then discovered another one of their singles, “Daylight”, off of their Grand album. And my experience was ‘grand’ as I played that song over and over and over again; blaring from my car stereo, dancing to it in my room, and flexing my vocal cords while getting ready for the day. Shortly after, I decided that it was best to venture into more of their lyrical masterpieces than let them remain as unknown gems. I was not let down as I excavated the crevasse of their musical genius. Sadly, as time passed, Matt and Kim became “one of those great bands I used to listen to”, with the fix of their upbeat charm.

But wait!, Could this be?!, A new album…but not entirely new, released at the end of 2010 to be exact. Immediately my interest in the band was rekindled. I started listening to their most recent album Sidewalks only a week ago, and have listened to it every day since then. They’ve done it again; they’ve released another supercharged, musical magnum opus. I hate to pick favorites but this album is crazy fresh, from slow rhythms to upbeat jams. One of my favorite songs from the album, “Cameras”, has one of the best music videos I have seen for a while (aside from Katy Perry’s “ET”). While the remaining songs on the album all measure up to the creative genius displayed by this great single. I can’t wait for future melodies from this rad twosome.

Their fresh beats and sharp linguistics always put a smile on my face and a tap in my foot.