Matt Tyler - Dead Flowers By Midnight Reviews.
Brummie singer/songwriter Matt Tyler is the epitome of the local hero, gigging like there is no tomorrow and now releasing his 4th CD for the faithful. A self admitted Springsteen fan, It's no surprise that "The Boss" haunts tracks like "Conspiracy Theory" and "Heal". But there is more to Tyler than that. "Julia" a song which recalls Sutherland Brothers "Arms Of Mary", is a gentle delight, and there is even a hint of late period Lennon to be heard in "Deepest Love". Jack Daniels (The Sunday Mercury) Matt Tyler returns with his first solo album of all original material, "Dead Flowers By Midnight" (Dannyboy Records). Written over the last 2 years, it's diverse in its stylings, ranging between Dylan/Petty like stadium ballad "Conspiracy Theory" to the funkyish beats of folk-swaggering guitar rocker "Heal", the falsetto tones of "Julia" and the big ballad "Deepest Love". A solid writer with a decent voice. A talent well worth keeping a close eye on. Mike Davies (The Brum Beat)
