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After more than a decade fronting one of America’s most successful rock bands, Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas releases his eagerly anticipated solo album, Something To Be. He achieved worldwide recognition when he wrote and sang Santana’s multiple Grammy-winning hit, "Smooth" in 1999. He has also worked with the likes of Mick Jagger, Willie Nelson and Bernie Taupin.
Something To Be firmly establishes Rob as a solo artist with something to say, passionate about creating new music and unafraid to challenge his own boundaries and let us in to his most private thoughts. The result is a record that is defiant, yet startlingly intimate, musically brave but packed with tunes that sound like instant classics. With Rob’s unique, emotive voice at its heart, Something To Be moves from the sassy funk of debut single "Lonely No More" to the tentative tenderness of "When The Heartache Ends" and "Ever The Same".
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ROB THOMAS Something To Be (2005 Taiwanese issue 12-track CD album from the Matchbox 20 frontman including the single Lonely No More presented in unique card picture slipcase complete with extensive booklet plus fold-out lyric sheet)
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I personally believe that Matchbox Twenty's last studio album 'More Than You Think You Are' is the finest album of 2003, so 'Something To Be' had a lot to live up to. I've heard this one half a dozen times now, and I can honestly say it comes pretty close.
Overall the collection is slightly more commercial than MB20's last release, but opener 'This Is How a Heart Breaks' is a superb commercial rocker in the vein of 'Feel'.
'Lonely No More' is the most commercial track, and it's easy to see that with the new image and poppier slant of this track, Thomas is attempting to apeal to as wide an audience as possible. One can't knock that. It's not as if the music was ever underground.
As usual with his songs, the ballads are first class and his takes on the odd vocal delivery are still one of his most intersting atributes. Standout tracks (although there isn't a bad song on the album) are 'This Is How A Heart Breaks', 'Ever The Same', 'Something To Be' and the last 3 songs.
Never heard any MB20 or RT stuff? Think of 'These Days' era Bon Jovi brought up-to-date & you're in the same area (actually it's not unlike JBJ's 'Destination Anywhere' album).
Heartily recommended.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had never heard of Rob Thomas before but heard the song Lonely no more on the radio and really liked it so I looked for the cd and bought it. The whole cd is good, there isn't one song I dont like. I'm not sure I have one particular favourite....they are all so good, but the last song Now comes the night is lovely. It makes me cry!
I will probably be buying music by matchbox 20 because I enjoyed this so much.
I will probably be buying music by matchbox 20 because I enjoyed this so much.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Something to be is a fantastic album, with a diverse beat to all the songs, making it enjoyable in all moods, with the Best Song being Ever the Same, absolutely fantastic.
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Rob Thomas review
If i remember correctly i came across this guy whilst looking through youtube music.just thought he had an amazing voice so downloaded the mp3 album from amazon,simple as that.
Published on 16 May 2010 by Mr. R. J. Mendez
Surprised
I am really surprised by the poor reviews many of your customers have given this album. I have always found MB20 great at their best but nevertheless a bit patchy - unlike the... Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2006 by Monsieur le B
What a Shame.
As a massive MB20 fan, I was really looking forward to this. Anything by Rob Thomas had to be good I thought - I even have a track he sings backing vocals on with Willie Nelson. Read more
Published on 5 July 2006 by Kody
Bring back Matchbox!!!
I bought this album as a massive Matchbox 20 fan, and have to say it's like buying a robin reliant after driving a ferrari. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2006 by Gigolo Aunt
Fab!
I got this album based on one track and love the album! Rob has a great voice and I've listened to this cd over and over! Highly highly recommended!
Published on 9 April 2006 by Jill
Not impressed Mr. Thomas!
Ok, so Lonely No More was a cool song. This is how a Heart Breaks was continuing the coolness also. But the songs on this album are really not impressive in the slightest. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2006 by messynessie
A MUST IN YOUR CD COLLECTION
This is one of the best albums it really is, from beginning to end. Some CDs you find yourself skipping tracks to one that you really like but you don't have to with this... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2005
Move Over MB20!
What can I say? I have in my CD collection all the stuff MB20 released - average 'background' stuff for me. Nothing very special (except Robs marvellous voice). Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2005 by Pip Thomson
something to be
first off the sound here is not that of matchbox twenty. the album has a much more prominent pop feel but not in a bad way. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2005 by "dookie_monster"
A lot of bands could learn from this guy
I am a big Matchbox 20 fan and i was excited when i heard Mr Thomas was doing some solo stuff. At first i thought it was a bit too poppy for him, but as i listened to the CD over... Read more
Published on 6 July 2005 by Mr MD Pettifer
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