Mad Season
Matchbox Twenty · 2000
65 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
Introspective alternative rock infused with emotional vulnerability and polished production creates a reflective sonic landscape.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and achieved multi-platinum status, solidifying Matchbox Twenty's popularity in the early 2000s. It spawned several hit singles, including 'Bent,' which topped the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with introspective lyrics that resonated with a wide audience.
- Best for
- introspective emotional exploration long, immersive listening sessions reflective late-night moods
- Context
- Released on May 23, 2000, 'Mad Season' was Matchbox Twenty's third studio album, following the commercial success of 'Yourself or Someone Like You.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the mainstream rock scene, navigating the pressures of fame while exploring deeper lyrical themes in their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Green Day· Linkin Park· Moby· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Angry 3:46
- 2 Black & White People 3:47
- 3 Crutch Standout 3:27
- 4 Last Beautiful Girl 4:05
- 5 If You’re Gone Standout 4:36
- 6 Mad Season 5:04
- 7 Rest Stop 4:30
- 8 The Burn 3:29
- 9 Bent Standout 4:18
- 10 Bed of Lies 5:24
- 11 Leave 4:35
- 12 Stop 3:50
- 13 You Won’t Be Mine 12:24
- 14 [unknown] 2:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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