Matthew S. Hornerโs โOuttaโ Timeโ is an engaging and introspective 8-track album that delves into the realms of indie punk rock and emo music. With his high and friendly voice leading the way, Horner creates a comfortable and relatable atmosphere, inviting listeners to embark on a journey through driving guitars and heartfelt lyrics.
Drawing inspiration from pop-punk acts like blink-182, AVA, and The Cure, Horner infuses his music with elements of nostalgia and raw emotion.
The album opens with โComatose,โ a track moving towards nostalgic undertones that permeate through the rest of the tracks with Hornerโs reverberating and moving vocals. The driving guitars and the pounding cymbals sparkle in the back and take you to a deep yet comforting immersion. Meanwhile, Horner sings, โItโs a million different bodies marching to the beat of a comatose life.โ
As we venture further, the storytelling keeps getting better. Itโs especially masterful in his song, Embers,โ with acoustic guitar directed cinematically over the ambient background noise of fire cackling with crickets in the woods. Hereโs where Hornerโs vocals really shine, with his range controlled masterfully.
The driving guitars serve as the backbone of the album, propelling the songs forward with energy and intensity. The closing song, โSummer High,โ is a cinematic piece with authenticity and catchy and hooky lyrics delivered with a fun and upbeat tone. Ending the album with this song connects us in our shared act of reminiscing simpler, youthful days.
Get โOuttaโ Timeโ with Matthew S. Horner with all of his 8 tracks and soak into all your ages and years washing over you all at once.
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Review By: Naomi Joan