Sweet continued to evolve over a string of well-received albums in the early 2000s. In 2006, he joined forces with Bangles front woman Susanna Hoffs to record a series of covers from the '60s, '70s, and '80s, Under the Covers, Vol. 1-3. Sweet's music has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and games. Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet suffered a stroke while on tour opening for Hanson, and management reps have set up a GoFundMe for his health care. Plus Icon Film Plus Icon TV I'm sorry if I've placed this in the wrong forum. I've just learned that Matthew Sweet, the modern master of power pop (and fellow Nebraskan) has suffered a debilitating stroke in Canada on the eve of a tour. A GoFundMe has been established — If Matthew's music has moved you at any point since his beginnings in the 1980s, please keep him and his loved ones in your hearts. Matthew Sweet, the singer-songwriter who rose to fame with a '90s power pop and alt-rock sound, has canceled a series of upcoming shows because of a health issue. Sweet, whose hits include the Sidney Matthew Sweet (born October 6, 1964) is an American alternative rock/power pop singer-songwriter and musician who was part of the burgeoning music scene in Athens, Georgia, during the 1980s before gaining commercial success in the 1990s as a solo artist.His companion albums, Tomorrow Forever and Tomorrow's Daughter, were followed by 2018's Wicked System of Things [1] [2] [3] and 2021's CATSPAW BIO. Before the gold and platinum albums, before the MTV hits and critical renown, power-pop and alternative-rock pioneer Matthew Sweet was just a 13-year-old bass player sitting alone in his Nebraska bedroom, daydreaming of a life spent making music. "I was just starting to write songs and play a little guitar and I had this thought During the early 1990s Matthew Sweet released three albums that, in retrospect, form a loose trilogy of guitar-driven, big-hearted, coming-of-age power pop. It began with his 1991 breakthrough

Girlfriend (album) Girlfriend. (album) Axis Studios and Battery Studios (New York City, New York). Girlfriend is the third studio album by American alternative rock musician Matthew Sweet. It was released on Zoo Entertainment in 1991. The album was ranked at number 61 on Paste magazine's list of "The 90 Best Albums of the 1990s". November 5, 2008 • Power-pop singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet spent the late '90s and early '00s avoiding the instrument that defined his early sound: the chiming guitar. His latest album For the past few years, Matthew Sweet has been celebrating his classic '90s release Girlfriend with a series of full album performances. The shows which initially came about to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album's release proved that Girlfriend remains one of the more well-crafted releases from the decade. It holds up well, which as you probably know, is not something that always Matthew Sweet's winning combination of alternative rock textures and classic pop values helped propel 1991's Girlfriend and 100% Fun (1995) to gold status. Irresistible songs like "I've Been Waiting," "The Ugly Truth" and "Sick of Myself" are part of a long string of records that showcase his knowing way with a hook and impeccable taste. The making of Matthew Sweet's Girlfriend. By Hobart Rowland. By '90s industry standards, Matthew Sweet's Girlfriend performed well. It peaked at number one on the Heatseekers chart in 1992, even if it barely cracked the top half of the Billboard 200. The title track made it to number four on the Modern Rock chart and number 10 on Mainstream Rock, while the album's sublime leadoff track Time Capsule: The Best of Matthew Sweet 90/00 is a compilation album by alternative rock musician Matthew Sweet. It was released on Volcano Entertainment in 2000. It contains two new songs: "Ready" and "So Far". Matthew Sweet Girlfriend, Zoo Entertainment/Legacy Recordings, 1991. In a conversation that spanned over two hours, it was my honor to speak to

Mr. Sweet about all this good stuff and so much more-including his roots on the Athens, GA music scene in the 80s-in celebration of Girlfriend's 30th anniversary. AUDIO: Rock & Roll Globe X Lincoln, NE, United States · October 6, 1964 · Rock. Though Matthew Sweet paid his dues in the same '80s Athens college-rock scene that birthed R.E.M., he found his true calling at the dawn of the '90s by retrofitting the jangly sound of power pop for the amped-up age of grunge. Born in 1964 in Lincoln, NB, Sweet was already gigging in Matthew Sweet Girlfriend Zoo Entertainment. Released: October 22, 1991 Producer: Fred Maher & Matthew Sweet Length: 60:19 In October 1991, singer/songwriter Matthew Sweet released Girlfriend to a very unexpecting music scene. He had recently been dropped by A&M Records after two underperforming records, was newly divorced and made the move to a newly created label by Lou Maglia (former But at his best, Sweet made music that was at least fun, and Time Capsule suggests that while that may not secure him a place in the annals of Important '90s Rock, the attempt to get there sure new album out now. catspaw . purchase Sidney Matthew Sweet is an American alternative rock/power pop singer-songwriter and musician who was part of the burgeoning music scene in Athens, Georgia, during the 1980s before gaining commercial success in the 1990s as a solo artist. His companion albums, Tomorrow Forever and Tomorrow's Daughter, were followed by 2018's Wicked System of Things and 2021's Catspaw, his 15th studio effort. Listen to Time Capsule: The Best of Matthew Sweet 1990-2000 by Matthew Sweet on Apple Music. Stream songs including "Divine Intervention", "I've Been Waiting" and more.