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Matisyahu's third studio album, Light, comes out today. The album was two years in the making and was originally scheduled for an early 2008 release, but through various circumstances, like Matisyahu's unrelenting touring schedule and family obligations, the album will finally see the 'light of day' today.
Matisyahu's fans* should already be familiar with these new songs, through various "listening stations" from Matisyahu's touring van, or have heard the songs unveiled on last year's tour dates, but they will finally get to hear it as was meant to be heard via CD and vinyl - available with a free DVD directly from the official website.
I don't have his debut album, but comparing Light to Youth, I can speculate that Matisyahu is moving away from reggae. Don't get me wrong, there's still a lot of reggae undertones and dubs, just maybe not the focus. And in the grand scheme of things, I think it's good that he's looking into other influences (take for instance "Smash Lies" which is more hip-hop/rap with techno/dance elements).
Perhaps this has to do with the brilliant Aaron Dugan on guitars, who can be heard clearly on such tracks as "Motivate" and "We Will Walk". From seeing them live at the recent 80/35 Festival, I can tell you that Dugan is a very talented guitarist.
Lyrically, Light is typically Matisyahu, in terms of talking about God, rising up, and freedom. The theme is about obviously about the light. This could mean many things, it's up to your interpretation of it. I speculated it has more to do with religion... Like the fact that Matisyahu can't actually work after sunset because of his beliefs - so light and darkness plays a very important role in his life. My favorite 'light' song is "Darkness Into Light", which features some strange yiddish scattish.
Light is out now at most retailers. Buying it directly seems to include the best package and option at official website.
*I should also mention that as much as his fans are very passionate about Matisyahu's music, Matisyahu often encourages and engage with his fans - as evident by his twitter account.
Matisyahu's fans* should already be familiar with these new songs, through various "listening stations" from Matisyahu's touring van, or have heard the songs unveiled on last year's tour dates, but they will finally get to hear it as was meant to be heard via CD and vinyl - available with a free DVD directly from the official website.
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Perhaps this has to do with the brilliant Aaron Dugan on guitars, who can be heard clearly on such tracks as "Motivate" and "We Will Walk". From seeing them live at the recent 80/35 Festival, I can tell you that Dugan is a very talented guitarist.
Lyrically, Light is typically Matisyahu, in terms of talking about God, rising up, and freedom. The theme is about obviously about the light. This could mean many things, it's up to your interpretation of it. I speculated it has more to do with religion... Like the fact that Matisyahu can't actually work after sunset because of his beliefs - so light and darkness plays a very important role in his life. My favorite 'light' song is "Darkness Into Light", which features some strange yiddish scattish.
Light is out now at most retailers. Buying it directly seems to include the best package and option at official website.
*I should also mention that as much as his fans are very passionate about Matisyahu's music, Matisyahu often encourages and engage with his fans - as evident by his twitter account.
08/25/2009 10:36:56 ♥ vu (
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