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I Recall Standing As Though Nothing Could Fall

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Ryan to take part in Sparklehorse Tribute

Matthew Ryan is to be part of a Sparklehorse tribute that benefits Mark Linkous' widow. Tentative contributors also include Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, Mark Lanegan and Phantogram. Release date is to be announced. 





I Still Believe In You aired on NBC's Parenthood

I Still Believe In You (Featuring Olly Knights of Turin Brakes), track 8 from I Recall Standing recently aired on NBC's Parenthood. Scroll down to the video below to give it a listen! Or go right here and pick it up digitally: 

http://matthewryan.bandcamp.com/track/i-still-believe-in-you-featuring-olly-knights-of-turin-brakes

or on iTunes:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-recall-standing-as-though/id446494654

The iTunes Review of I Recall Standing...



"Described by Matthew Ryan as “an album in defense of our humanity amid the modern conflict,”
 I Recall Standing is a tense collection of tunes that prove this Pennsylvania-born, East Coast troubadour is paying close attention to the world at hand. It’s practically a natural reflex after the intense introspection of his fantastic Dear Lover album. “The Sea” begins things with a muted rasp that evokes the bad news expected from a Twilight Singers album. The acoustic “I Don’t Want a Third World War” is a grim lament that looks a child in the eye and tells her, “You shouldn’t expect too much.” “Hey Kid” rallies the youth to make their voices heard. “Harmonium Song” comes as advertised, a bleak, droning plea. “I Still Believe In You,” featuring Olly Knights of Turin Brakes, is another piece of brilliant minimalism. “My Darker Side” sits at the piano like Neil Young during one of his long, dark nights of the soul. Even the full-out rock of “All Hail the Kings of Trash” has an apocalyptic gravity pulling it to the earth. This is a career highlight." - iTunes

From A Late Night High Rise is now in our store!!



We're happy to announce that the CD version of the album From A Late Night High Rise is finally available for purchase directly from us in our music store! From A Late Night High Rise contains the songs Follow The Leader (as heard on the television show HOUSE), Babybird, Gone For Good, The Complete Family and many more.

Paste magazine proclaimed upon release in 2007:

Paste Magazine - 4 and 1/2 stars "Matthew Ryan has delivered a pitch-perfect companion for bleak [winter] days ahead. High Rise is that most rare of modern albums, one that comfortably bears its own weight from beginning to end. Hands down, his finest work to date."


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I Recall Standing As Though Nothing Could Fall's 19 song double disc CD version is available right now for immediate delivery via our music store!!! U.S. orders will arrive within 5 to 7 days of purchase. International orders can take up to 10 business days. Visit our music store here: http://www.matthewryanonline.com/musicstore.cfm 

Track list for the CD Version:

Matthew Ryan
I Recall Standing As Though Nothing Could Fall

Disc 1

  1. The Sea
  2. Summer In The South
  3. Hey Kid
  4. I Don't Want A Third World War
  5. The Spinning Room
  6. Harmonium Song
  7. All Of That Means Nothing Now
  8. I Still Believe In You
  9. My Darker Side
10. Here Comes The Snow
11. I Want Peace
12. Song For A Friend
13. All Hail The Kings Of Trash

Disc 2
   
  1. This Is The Hill
  2. All The Wild Horses 
  3. I Will Kill For You
  4. All Of That Means Nothing Now (Demo)
  5. Hey Kid (Acoustic Writer's Tape Version)
  6. I Recall Standing As Though Nothing Could Fall

The 13 song digital version of I Recall Standing As Though Nothing Could Fall is now available at iTunes, Amazon, Emusic and Rhapsody worldwide!!! Of course you can also visit our digital music store and buy it directly from us as well. Here's our digital store via bandcamp:
 http://matthewryan.bandcamp.com/ 

Tracklist for the Digital Version:

Matthew Ryan 
I Recall Standing As Though Nothing Could Fall

 
  1. The Sea
  2. Summer In The South
  3. Hey Kid
  4. I Don't Want A Third World War
  5. The Spinning Room
  6. Harmonium Song
  7. All Of That Means Nothing Now
  8. I Still Believe In You
  9. My Darker Side
10. Here Comes the Snow
11. I Want Peace
12. Song For A Friend
13. All Hail The Kings Of Trash