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Episode 25: Matthew Sweet

Matthew Sweet -- Photo by Evan Carter

For guitar pop aficionados, Matthew Sweet’s keen sense of melody has elevated him to the heights of Power Pop royalty. I spoke with Mr. Sweet about his new album, Catspaw, as well as a few choice songs from his back catalog.

While we weren't slated for a full-on, retrospective chat, our discussion uncovers the evolution of Matthew's recording process from the mid ‘80s through today.  Along the way, we talk about some of Sweet's classic music and pay homage to his most celebrated guest personnel.

Photo: Evan Carter

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  Album Artist Producer Song
Catspaw

(2021)

Matthew
Sweet
Matthew
Sweet
Catspaw: "A person used or controlled by others; a dupe, a pawn, a puppet, a stooge, a tool." -- Merriam Webster

Come Home

Drifting

Stars Explode

At a Loss

Coming Soon

Girlfriend

(1991)

Matthew
Sweet
Fred Maher,
Matthew
Sweet
Divine Intervention

I've Been Waiting

Girlfriend

Looking at the Sun

Evangeline

Altered
Beast


(1993)
Matthew
Sweet
Richard
Dashut,
Matthew
Sweet
Dinosaur Act

The Ugly Truth

Time Capsule

Life Without You

100% Fun

(1995)

Matthew
Sweet
Brendan
O'Brien
Sick of Myself

We're the Same

Giving It Back

Super Baby

Get Older

Blue Sky on Mars

(1997)

Matthew
Sweet
Brendan
O'Brien,
Matthew
Sweet
Back To You

Behind the Smile

Over It

All Over My Head

Make Believe

(Title / Artist / Album)

OPENING MEDLEY
Coming Soon / Matthew Sweet / Catspaw
I've Been Waiting / Matthew Sweet / Girlfriend
Sick of Myself / Matthew Sweet / 100% Fun
Stars Explode / Matthew Sweet / Catspaw

Drifting / Matthew Sweet / Catspaw
At a Loss / Matthew Sweet / Catspaw

Looking at the Sun (Demo) / Matthew Sweet / Girlfriend (Legacy Edition)
Winona (Demo) / Matthew Sweet / Girlfriend (Legacy Edition)

Come Home / Matthew Sweet / Catspaw
Blown Away / Matthew Sweet / Catspaw

Walk Out / Matthew Sweet / 100% Fun

Not When I Need It / Matthew Sweet / 100% Fun
I Almost Forgot / Matthew Sweet / 100% Fun

Girlfriend / Matthew Sweet / Girlfriend

Reaching Out / Matthew Sweet / Altered Beast

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