Second album from singer-songwriter Matt Hales, who shot to fame in 2002 with his self-titled debut after the track 'Strange & Beautiful' was used in a Volkswagen commercial. With 'Still Life' he has refined his songwr... more »iting skills to come up with an album of epic pop, full of soaring strings & catchy melodies. Features 10 tracks including the singles 'Brighter Than Sunshine' & 'Easier To Lie'. B-Unique. 2003.« less
Second album from singer-songwriter Matt Hales, who shot to fame in 2002 with his self-titled debut after the track 'Strange & Beautiful' was used in a Volkswagen commercial. With 'Still Life' he has refined his songwriting skills to come up with an album of epic pop, full of soaring strings & catchy melodies. Features 10 tracks including the singles 'Brighter Than Sunshine' & 'Easier To Lie'. B-Unique. 2003.
"I once read a review of Aqualung where the reviewer describes Matt Hales as sounding like he was in exquisite pain. That's true, he does, but in a very listenable way. This is not an upbeat album in any way, but the lyrics and the sentiment are very cathartic (sorry for the cliche). It's a quiet, intimate album that you're almost afraid to listen to with any one else around. I would recommend this album over the first Aqualung CD."
Absolutely amazing.
J. Bird | Colorado, USA | 05/22/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I discovered Aqualung through the WB's show Smallville. They played Strange and Beautiful (I've never been much of a commercial watcher, so I missed it when that happened). I searched, and listened to some of the other songs and I've fallen absolutely in love. A worthwhile investment, all around!Where most Artists release a song, and then the other tracks are increasingly different from the sound you fell in love with, Aqualung is refreshingly (instead of stagnantly) consistent with their mesmerizing sound."
Beautiful
Max Fisher | SLC | 07/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is beautiful and heart felt. Great song writing ability is seen and heard in each song. I was trying to make a mix cd recently and looking to put one of these songs on there and I couldn't decide on one because they are all so great. Please take the time to listen to this album and also check out Strange and Beautiful."
Heart wrenching
jonina | Seattle, WA, | 03/05/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love Aqualung. I became hooked when I was backpacking through Spain two years ago and met two English guys and we were exchanging music. One of them had this album and I was totally spellbound! I've been trying to spread the word to all my friends since being back in seattle. Then to my surprise recently it showed up on some show like 'the OC.' I was really happy they are getting some recognition in the states like they deserve. Two amazing albums in a row. I was bummed I missed they while they were touring with Dido. Definetly check this album out!!!!!!"