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Collection for the fans

C. Hastings | Fayetteville, AR | 11/11/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you aren't a huge fan of matchbox twenty's music, this EP probably isn't the place for you to start listening to MB20. However, if you are a big time fan, then you will enjoy this EP as a little collection of previously unreleased recordings (in the U.S. at least). CrutchThe version of Crutch on the EP is a jazzed up version of the song by the same title that appeared on "mad season by matchbox twenty." The song is also available on the DVD of MB20's VH1 Storytellers appearance. You get saxophones, trumpets, and the band playing in a style that would make you think you were in a jazz club. An argument could be made that this arrangement is better than the original album track.Push This is a live cut from the bands upcoming show of the MTV series "Hard Rock Live." The song is similar to the original version, except with crowd noise and Rob making a few comments before and after the song ends. It seems like the tempo might be a little faster than normal.All I NeedAgain, a track that is pretty true to the original album cut. Guitarist Kyle Cook mixes things up a little bit, but not enough to change the overall flavor of the song.If You're GoneOn the packaging, this is listed as a live version, but it is actually an acoustic studio version with Rob Thomas on vocals and guitar. At the end Kyle Cook comes in. Overall a pretty good acoustic version of one of their biggest hits.DiseaseA stripped down acoustic version that features Rob Thomas and his guitar. I personally feel like this version is a little boring compared to the rest of the album. Not nearly as hard sounding as the album version.Suffer MeThis one is the real gem on the EP, and probably what most of the true MB20 fans bought the EP for. 'Suffer Me' was recorded during the "Mad Season" sessions, but it didn't make the album. For people who enjoy Rob Thomas' work with the band Tabitha's Secret, you'll really love this song. If I had to compare it to other MB20/TS songs, I would say it is a mix of "Tired," "So Sad, So Lonely," and "The Difference." Great LyricsThe enhanced live video is pretty entertaining, but some of the camera work is pretty shoddy. Parts of the video pixellate pretty bad, but overall it is good quality video. The five songs that appear in the live video are "Push," "Long Day," "You're So Real," "If You're Gone," and "Hand Me Down." There are also band member and fan interviews included."

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Peggy I. Chaffin | McDonough Georgia USA | 04/13/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this album just as it came out. I think it is fantastic!
The acoustic versions of "If Your Gone" and "Disease" are simply wonderful. Typical Matchbox and typical Rob Thomas! Everything you would expect from them and more!"

Listen to it. you'll like it.

Adrienne | minneapolis, mn usa | 03/11/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I usually don't like when bands re-invent their songs for live shows, but the versions of "Crutch" and "If You're Gone" are just beautiful on this cd, I saw them preform live before this came out and the e.p. doesn't quite capture the atmosphere of their live shows, which are very upbeat, but this cd offers a unique view of their music and makes this a staple recording to own for any MatchBox Twenty fan."