Eric Matthews

Back in the early 1980s, the synthesizer was lauded for its ability to reproduce symphonic
textures with a simple push of a button. Misguided pundits hastily assumed that rock
musicians would never again have a need to pick up an unusual instrument or hire an
orchestral musician. It was simply too easy – and who would expect a rock musician to not
take the easy way out? Well, guess again. It's the '90s, and everything we know i... More >

Beatles, Bee Gees, who's he trying to kid? The template for these sensitive scores, useless songs, and breathy vocals was forged by failed Zombie and insurance man Colin Blunstone, whose solo LPs are now going for as much as five bucks at garage sales up and down the Portland-Seattle corridor. I know Matthews isn't old enough to know better. I just hope the world is. (Grade: C+)