Former Weary Boy and current Jim Croce-esque mustache wearer Mario Matteoli is back with his second solo album, Golden State. Golden State was “officially” released back in June of 2008, but it was just recently made available to those of us outside of Austin who do not have an iTunes account.
Golden State is a complete departure from the country/bluegrass sounds Mario made with The Weary Boys or the cynicism of his first solo effort, Hard Luck Hittin’. Sound-wise this cd has a lot more of a ‘California country meets pop’ feel to it. It’s a complete love project for his fiance, Cayce Marsh, so it stands to reason that lyrically this cd is more optimistic. Mario’s affection for Casey is displayed all over this album and resulted in a slap on the shoulder and a “Why don’t you do something like that for me?” from my wife.
Thanks a lot, Mario.
Mario Matteoli – Got You Baby
Mario Matteoli – To Call My Own
Mario Matteoli – Could The Good Lord
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Love it! Thanks so much for turnin me on to that gorgeous stashed man xoxo
Love the guy. Saw the weary boys a few times live and have seen him live also. I do miss the full weary boys line-up though…
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