Son of Altered Beast
Matthew Sweet · 1994
28 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal live recordings blend with raw studio outtakes, showcasing Sweet's melodic rock sensibilities and dynamic performance energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- live energy with ethereal moments
- short bursts of melodic exploration
- gradual build towards resolution
- engaging live performance atmosphere
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, more cohesive albums
- seek immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1994, Matthew Sweet was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the alternative rock scene following his breakthrough album "Girlfriend" in 1991. "Son of Altered Beast" serves as a transitional release, featuring live tracks that highlight his growing fanbase and the evolution of his sound during this period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Juliana Hatfield· The Posies· Teenage Fanclub
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Devil With the Green Eyes (remix) 4:41
- 2 Superdeformed (live) 3:39
- 3 Someone to Pull the Trigger (live) 4:19
- 4 Knowing People (live) 4:36
- 5 I Wanted to Tell You (live) 4:32
- 6 Don’t Cry No Tears (live) 2:50
- 7 Ultrasuede (studio outake) 3:56
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