Matchbox Twenty If You're Gone / Bent / Back to Good Genres:Pop, Rock The second single from the smash American alternative rock act's current sophomore outing, 2000's platinum + 'Mad Season t'. No U.S. release exists for 'If You're Gone', which is backed on this disc with two previously unr... more »eleased non-albumtracks, live ver« less
The second single from the smash American alternative rock act's current sophomore outing, 2000's platinum + 'Mad Season t'. No U.S. release exists for 'If You're Gone', which is backed on this disc with two previously unreleased non-albumtracks, live ver
CD Reviews
Better than what I've heard on the first album
02/28/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Mind you, I've not really been a fan of Matchbox 20. The material from their first album sounded too much like the 2-4 chord College Alterna-pop that I've heard for the last 10+ years. However, songs like "If You're Gone" and "Bent" are a refreshing change of scene in an otherwise bland radio market. Some fans don't like "If You're Gone" because it sounds like Chicago. Well, I like "If You're Gone" and I like Chicago. When is the last time you heard anyone take an artistic chance on horns (besides Dave Matthews)?"
OMG - this is the best band ever!
Laurel Amatangelo | California | 10/18/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This song is one of my fave's on the album. This is the one song that explains my life 4 mins and 34 seconds. This whole band has something that no other band has. Its an awesome band and an awesome song."
"If your gone" is not the second single I would have picked
Bob Waskiewicz | Wintersville, Ohio United States | 10/06/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
""If your gone" is great,and I have to give Rob Thomas alot of credit for singing this kind of whimpy song,but there's alot more better cuts from "Mad Season." "Angry,Crutch," and my favorite,You won't be mine.""
Matchbox Twenty has did it again!
mb20lawyer | Freeburg, IL United States | 06/17/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Matchbox Twenty has did it again by creating another top hit. If you haven't already purchased "mad season by matchbox twenty", you should. If you've already bought "mad season" you should buy this EP anyway because it has 2 great live songs. One is "Bent" which was recorded at the Experience the Music Project in Seattle. The other is "Back 2 good" live which was recorded in Australia. Rob Thomas has an unbelievable talent of creating songs personal to him, yet universal enough to relate to everyone and transcend generations. There is also the amazing music behind Rob's words by guitarists Adam Gaynor and Kyle Cook; drums by Paul Doucette; and bass guitar by Brian Yale. Combine all this talent with a few horns and matchbox twenty has the classic rock sound you would hear from such artists as Chicago. GO GET THIS SINGLE!"
