Where shall I begin? There is so much to say but I don't want to bog you guys down with a novel so I will just hit the major points. Matt Kearney has once again succeeded in writing a beautifully thought out and lush collection of songs that speak directly to a collective personal experience. His music has a way of finding a direct line to the heart. From the pop feel of "Hey Mama" to the intensely personal story woven through the streets of "Rochester" this album is a spectacular follow up to his 2009 album "City of Black and White".
It might be argued that Mr. Kearney took quite a chance departing from his usual fare of acoustic guitars and simple orchestrations in exchange for a more modern electronic production but he never got lost in the shuffle, so it worked! His strengths, which are melody and wonderfully written hooks, shone brilliantly in the midst of the busier sound and it proved to be a lovely marriage. It is in this humble writers opinion that "Young Love" is one of the best albums of the year so thank you Matt Kearney for an all around great experience and BRAVO! I can't wait to hear what you will bring us next!
