Album Reviews

"Dead Flowers By Midnight" Album Review July 07

"Brummie singer/songwriter Matt Tyler is the epitome of the local hero, gigging like there is no tomorrow and now releasing his fourth CD for the faithful.
A self admitted Springsteen fan - one of his previous outings was a set of covers - its no surprise that The Boss haunts tracks such as "Conspiracy Theory" and "Heal".
But there is more to Tyler than that. "Julia", a song which recalls Sutherland Brothers standard "Arms Of Mary", is a gentle delight, and there's even a hint of late-period Lennon to be heard in "Deepest Love". Catch him on July 12th at Birmingham's Custard Factory"

Jack Daniels of "The Sunday Mercury" 08/07/07.

"Following on from his Springsteen's cover album, MATT TYLER returns with his first solo album of all original material, "Dead Flowers By Midnight" (Dannyboy Records). Written over the past two years, it's somewhat diverse in its stylings, ranging between the Dylan/Petty like stadium power ballad "Conspiracy Theory" to the funkyish beats of folk-swaggering guitar rocker "Heal", the falsetto tones of "Julia" and the big ballad "Deepest Love".

Tyler's a solid writer with a decent voice.....a talent well worth keeping close eye on."

Mike Davies "The Brum Beat". (28/07/07).

"Brilliant Disguise" Album Review January 07.

"Such things (Tribute albums) should generally be approached with caution, several Springsteen cover collections having been known to send fans screaming in pain and outrage. But Tyler can count himself among the ranks of those who have done justice by the Boss!"

"Adopting a Nebraska style stripped down approach to up-tempo numbers such as Dancing In The Dark, Glory Days and Thunder Road, his throaty delivery serving well on a striking acapella reading of The River that underscores its folk roots."

"Plaudits too for not just sticking to the usual suspects, but including his interpretations of lesser sung tracks Devils and Dust, Empty Sky and Sad Eyes."

"There’s no faulting Tyler’s performance, and his promise"

Excepts from Brilliant Disguise Review by Mike Davies of "Birmingham 101.com".2006.