Angel

Today for your listening pleasure we have Angel by Matt Nathanson. (lyrics and song can be found here)

At first glance Nathanson seems like just another artist, not yet overly famous (currently opening for Kelly Clarkson on her "Stronger" tour) even at 40. However, upon closer inspection Nathanson's career has been fought with success. Even with several singles cracking charts (Faster, Come On Get Higher) mainstream Matt Nathanson songs are still few and far between. Which is quite baffling to me.

With such a powerhouse of a voice that is filled with raw emotion Nathanson is incredibly skilled at delivering a charged performance, even on such a slow song. Angel is short, only a minute and 32 seconds but after one listen, one GOOD listen, eyes closed, lights down, just absorbing the lyrics the deep pain can really be felt. And the simple talent that Nathanson possess can be really be felt.

Go listen now, and remember to dig for more of his lesser known albums.

Happy Listening!
~E