In Reverse

by Matthew Sweet

In Reverse cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 12 October 1999
  • Label: Volcano
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 55:31
  • Community rating: 3.71/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Seeking a departure from standard rock instrumentation, Matthew Sweet crafted a remarkably lush, highly orchestrated album with 'In Reverse'[cite: 1]. The production heavily incorporates string sections and vintage synthesizers to create expansive, deeply psychedelic power pop arrangements[cite: 1].

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, guitar-driven, jangly, fuzz, harmonies, distorted

Tracklist

  1. Millennium Blues (2:53)
  2. If Time Permits (3:03)
  3. Beware My Love (3:51)
  4. Faith in You (3:31)
  5. Hide (4:03)
  6. Future Shock (3:22)
  7. Split Personality (4:19)
  8. I Should Never Have Let You Know (2:47)
  9. Trade Places (2:57)
  10. What Matters (4:12)
  11. Write Your Own Song (3:03)
  12. Worse To Live (5:06)
  13. Untitled (2:43)
  14. Thunderstorm (9:37)

Credits

  • Margaret Keane - painting
  • Ric Menck - drums, drums [primary], drums, percussion, drums [primary ]
  • Greg Kurstin - organ, piano [tack piano], piano [tac piano], piano [tack piano], harpsichord [electric], organ
  • Bruce Fowler - trombone [reverse], trombone, euphonium
  • Walt Fowler - trumpet [reverse], trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Tony Marsico - acoustic bass
  • Paul Chastain - acoustic guitar
  • Rick Cunha - acoustic guitar

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