Scott Matthews - Restless Lullabies

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Following Scott Matthews’ critically acclaimed album, New Skin, lauded by Robert Plant, Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien and Bella Union’s Simon Raymonde as his most courageous move yet in its Eno-esque electronica and Thom Yorke-centric uncovering, comes the sequel to its story, and the Ivor Novello award-winner is not afraid to evolve once more.

From within this freshly paved electronic landscape, Matthews’ new album, Restless Lullabies, emerges with a stark boldness that is breath taking. These phoenix songs, born from New Skin, have more to give, worthy of reincarnation, entirely reimagined by Matthews who appears dauntless, they are restless with good reason.

Now entirely unadorned, stripped of their electronic veil, the album’s organic, acoustic purity creates a subliminal listening experience. From the ethereal acapella, ‘Intruders on Earth’, to the evocative duet, ‘Anniversary’, where Matthews performs with American soul-jazz singer, Krystle Warren, the result being a vocal fusion that seems impossibly perfect. The skeletal delicacy of the songs allows his poetry to breathe, his transcendent vocal to soar, brings his dexterously sensitive guitar playing into microscopic focus and further cements his undeniable mastery as one of our greatest songsmiths.

Restless Lullabies is the Yin to New Skin’s Yang, so obviously interconnected and yet somehow possessing an entirely different force. Here, once again, Scott Matthews has given us a portal to his very core. The album was mastered by Miles Showell at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, who praised it; thus, “It is not over emphasising things when I say that Scott’s forthcoming album is among the very best records I have worked on in my whole career”.

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'Another beautiful piece of work…it feels timeless…existing outside any genre, which is a beautiful thing… absolutely wonderful' – Ed O’Brien, Radiohead

'And here in a break from these dark times…a moment to move through Scott’s unique landscape of song and sound…compelling and beautiful' – Robert Plant

'Scott’s voice is heart melting, his songs carry me away' – Vashti Bunyan

'No artist I know combines such evocative melodies, poignant lyrics and a truly angelic voice the way Scott does. He is a unique, beautiful singer and composer who floors me any time I listen to him… I’m always amazed by his latest work and Restless Lullabies is no exception. He never repeats himself' – Guy Pearce

[stevenblakeakahashburns]

Absolutely splendid advert and homage to the new and reinvented material. My CD is enroute from Shedio. Thankyou Scott for being you

[Stardg]

In 2005 I thought Scott was going to be huge in the music world similar to Ben Howard at the time. For some reason it didn't happen and I think because it just takes that one moment. If one of his tracks appeared on something like "this is us. Tv series" his credentials would explode into the world....i still think this is going to happen.

I'm so glad you are still making music. You are a gift and have been a soundtrack in times in my life of which I am blessed

[johnmclaughlin]

I'll always remember meeting Scott and him showing me pics of his baby boy . Then a bought him a drink think it was honey and lemon hot for his voice . I was in wonderland and couldn't believe what was happening. I've never loved a musician so much apart from oasis came out .

[DICKIEDUVET]

Epic testimony to an incredible talent, album is on it's way go me and I couldn't be more excited. Bravo Sir!

[stevenblakeakahashburns]

New album out now...downloaded on Spotify....CD in the post. I shall wait to listen with friend of similarly exquisite taste later this morning.