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On his personally charged debut album Nobody Cries Today, Nashville-based troubadour Matt Lovell delivers a set of lovingly crafted, emotionally resonant songs that stick with the listener long after the volume fades. Lovell’s revealing compositions radiate experience and insight, and he performs them in with a soulful urgency that effortlessly drives their vivid lyrics home.
Lovell recorded Nobody Cries Today with producer Matt Odmark (best known as a member of Jars of Clay) at Nashville’s Sputnik Sound and Gray Matter studios, and we are absolutely thrilled to be able to premiere the entire album today on GroundSounds. The album offers great variety and showcases Lovell’s natural songwriting and lyrical talent.
“Trouble” is a breezy and addicting way to start, with its memorable hook and instantly soothing Jack Johnson “feet in the sand” quality. From there, the album ebbs and flows, offering the listener something new at every turn. The beauty of “Sabotage,” the mesmerizing flow of “Alligator Lilly,” the uniqueness of “Dime Adios,” the soulfulness of the title track…this album has something for everyone. We are excited to share it with the world – enjoy!
In his own words
In these years of writing and recording, I have gathered quite a wild palette of paints. In a way, Nobody Cries Today has actually been my teacher. As I have written these songs, each of them has been like a tiny rowboat to get me from one day to the next. These songs have witnessed me in the years that I was in the throes of trying to find acceptance for myself and for the world I’m living in. As a gay man of southern origin, this proved to be a tall order. These songs have also helped me to explore things like zest for life, discontent, hunger, truth, and hope. Nobody Cries Today contains every bit of earnestness, desire, and love that I have to give. These are songs that have brought me so much joy and healing over the years.
Stream the album below and be sure to connect online for more!
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