Matchbox Twenty – Yourself or Someone Like You

Album Info

Artist: Matchbox Twenty

Title: Yourself or Someone Like You

Year: 1996

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Tracklist

  • 1. Real World (3:51)
  • 2. Long Day (3:45)
  • 3. 3AM (3:45)
  • 4. Push (3:58)
  • 5. Girl Like That (3:45)
  • 6. Back 2 Good (5:40)
  • 7. Damn (3:20)
  • 8. Argue (2:57)
  • 9. Kody (4:03)
  • 10. Busted (4:17)
  • 11. Shame (3:34)
  • 12. Hang (3:47)

Review

Alright, let's rock and roll with Matchbox Twenty's "Yourself or Someone Like You"! This 1996 gem had me hooked from the get-go with its Southern-tinged alternative sound. Rob Thomas's vocals? Pure fire. And Kyle Cook's guitar work? It's like he's plucking at your heartstrings with every riff.

This album isn't just about the music, though. The lyrics hit hard, tackling the messy stuff of life and love. 'Push' and 'Shame' dive deep into relationship drama, speaking to anyone who's ever been through the emotional wringer. It's that raw honesty that made this album resonate with so many of us back in the day.

But let's not forget the chart-toppers that put Matchbox Twenty on the map. 'Push', '3 A.M.', 'Real World', 'Back 2 Good', and 'Long Day' were all over the airwaves, propelling this debut to Diamond status. That's 10 million copies, folks! It's no wonder it landed at #28 on Billboard's Decade-End 200 for the '90s. For a bunch of newcomers, Matchbox Twenty sure knew how to make an entrance. - Scarlett