Matchbox 20

Rock sensation Matchbox Twenty played the show of a lifetime to fans and followers at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on June 28, 2003 a stopover on their 'More Than You Think You Are' 2003 tour. Rolling out hit after hit, the band played with the intensity of the multi-platinum artists they are, while creating an intimate atmosphere reminiscent of their early club days. Grammy awards, critical acclaim, and a huge fanbase are just a few of the things Matchbox 20 have going in their favor, and this live release offers a great insight into their magnetism as live performers. This show was recorded at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, on June 28, 2003, and sees the band running through a vast variety of hits from their back catalogue.

Various Artists - 20 Original Debut-Albums by 20 Rock & Roll Stars (2015) {10 CD Box Set Documents 600222 rel 1956-1960}
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© 1956-60, 2015 Documents / The Intense Media | 600222
Rock & Roll / Rock / Early R&B / Rockabilly / Honky Tonk

This 10 CD box contains the debut albums by twenty rock 'n' roll stars, including Bill Haley, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Wanda Jackson, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and others. 246 songs in total from 1950 to 1960. It's a first-class collection of ballads, boogies, instrumentals, Rockabilly and Twist, from a fascinating array of rock 'n' roll's most influential artists.

Returning to solo status after the 2012 Matchbox 20 reunion – this time, the group didn't go on hiatus; they merely took a break while their singer pursued other projects – Rob Thomas decided to broaden his horizons on 2015's The Great Unknown by working with a variety of different producers and collaborators this time around. Still on board in an executive producer role is Matt Serletic (the producer who's worked with Thomas for nearly 20 years), and the singer/songwriter also enlists OneRepublic mastermind Ryan Tedder and Jason Derulo/Jessie J producer Ricky Reed to give him a modern pop life. This new blood is notable on The Great Unknown, which is considerably livelier than 2009's contemplative Cradlesong. He hasn't entirely abandoned power ballads – it's in his blood and it's something he does well, as evidenced by "Paper Dolls" and the spare, piano-anchored closer "Pieces" – and he retains a fondness for surging, insistent anthems, the kind that fill arenas and airwaves with equal ease.