Matthew Perryman Jones

Alternative / Indie / Rock

Nashville, TN

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"Throwing Punches In the Dark" REVIEWS & QUOTES

"There are some people on this earth with soul of a poet. Even if they don't dabble in verse, you recognize them immediately-by a sparkle in the eye, the gentleness of tone, the way they can look at the ordinary and see something extraordinary. Matthew Perryman Jones has such a soul. Following in the footsteps of Leonard Cohen and John Lennon, Jones brings his poetry to life with a rock sensibility and gritty vocals. The entire album is superb..."
-Performing Songwriter

He has been compared to everyone from Leonard Cohen to Counting Crows, from Jeff Buckley to John Lennon. But Matthew Perryman Jones’s spirit-carressing, tender tenor is instantly likeable on its own terms. Furthermore, his poetic musings on his Throwing Punches in the Dark collection are interwoven with a production of dazzling layers and textures. That makes this debut CD a totally breathtaking listening experience. As many times as I’ve heard Stephen Collins Foster’s 150-year-old “Hard Times” reinterpreted, this guy made me listen to it like a brand-new song.
-Robert K. Oermann (Music Row Magazine)

"We like most everything about Daniel Lanois' solo work-the ambient layers of space, silence and sonic swells perfectly complementing his ruminations on the spirit and the flesh-but his voice can be an acquired taste. On his debut, Throwing Punches in the Dark, local songsmith Matthew Perryman Jones comes off like Lanois in most every positive aspect, but Jones' tender tenor takes no getting used to. Jones delivers some tunes with the kind of crossover pop appeal that will finally give all those unsatisfied, Shrek soundrack-hating Counting Crows fans something to be happy about".
-Jason Moon Wilkins (Nashville Rage)

"One of the best new albums we've heard this year...if you love great singer/songwriters, this record will quickly become a favorite"
-Eb+Flo Music

"One second I feel like Im listening to Robbie Robertson or PeterGabriel, the next, Bono and Jeff Buckley are flowing from my speakers. I am totally addicted to 'Throwing Punches In The Dark' and its emotionally charged songs...This record is brilliant!"
-Scott Register (WRAX 100.5 Birmingham)

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Feb 4, 2008

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mpjmusic@gmail.com or myspace.com/mpjmusic

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R.fm, May 7, 2009:

Hi,

our new site is up and running now, check it and let us know what you think.

Love from R.fm crew

Jordan Singleton, Feb 2, 2008:

Congrats on the Ingrid Michaelson tour! I wish great shows for you both, with the wind at your back and the road rising up to meet you. :)

Anthony Gravley, Dec 6, 2007:

such freakin good music !!!

Tyler Clair Smith, Nov 29, 2007:

just read a very flattering review of your new album over at www.intothehill.com. Keep up the good work.

Besidethequeue, Nov 28, 2007:

Mr. Jones, I met you a few weeks ago in Charlotte and wanted to thank you for taking the time to talk with me. I loved the show and love your album (and the singles!).

Andrew Webb, Oct 22, 2007:

wow...save you is so good. Are you working on a new record? the songs are just getting better and better. If you have a change, check it out my song "What Are You Thinkin'?" on my virb page, let me know what you think. God bless you and your ministry! Keep em' comin'!

Andrew Webb, Oct 11, 2007:

your music is so inspiring. thank you for what you do! (When are you coming to Colorado again?)