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The phrase "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" doesn't apply to Matthew Good. A defining characteristic of this Canadian rock icon is exactly the opposite of that popular axiom. Over his almost two-decade career, Good has taken us on a journey. From The Matthew Good Band to Hospital Music, to his 2011 JUNO winning release, Vancouver, Good continually pushes forward into uncharted territory; mapping new musical landscapes most recently showcased on his latest release, Lights Of Endangered Species.
Clearly inspired by new influences artistically, yet remaining inherently recognizable, Lights Of Endangered Species is easily Good's most exciting and meaningful record to date. And how does Good feel about his most recent work? "I'd just gotten off stage," recalls Good. "I was sitting in the dressing room with Shawn, my record company A&R rep, and the subject of the new record came up. I lit a cigarette, looked at him, and said 'Well, it's the best record I've ever made...' then I paused, exhaled, looked at him out of the corner of my eye and said – '...but I don't know what the fuck you're going to do with it.'" |
