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Exile on Mainstream

Matchbox Twenty · 2007

66 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock

Melodic alternative rock anthems blend nostalgia with relatable themes in a polished, radio-ready format.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • balanced journey with emotional peaks
  • for reflective road trips
  • catchy choruses for casual listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike polished radio-friendly sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 2, 2007, 'Exile on Mainstream' is a compilation album marking a significant moment for Matchbox Twenty as it combined their greatest hits with new material. This release came after a hiatus following their 2002 album 'More Than You Think You Are', and showcased the band's evolution while appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners.
Stylistic neighbors
Goo Goo Dolls· Third Eye Blind· Counting Crows

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 How Far We've Come 3:30
  • 2 I'll Believe You When 3:16
  • 3 All Your Reasons 2:40
  • 4 These Hard Times 3:48
  • 5 If I Fall 2:47
  • 6 Can't Let You Go 3:28

Disc 2

  • 1 Long Day 3:45
  • 2 Push 3:57
  • 3 3 AM 3:44
  • 4 Real World 3:50
  • 5 Back 2 Good 5:37
  • 6 Bent 4:17
  • 7 If You're Gone 4:34
  • 8 Mad Season 5:07
  • 9 Disease 3:38
  • 10 Unwell 3:57
  • 11 Bright Lights 4:01

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