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Matthew Friedberger

Matthew Friedberger

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  • Years Active: 2000s

Biography

Better known as the chief instrumentalist/songwriter of the Fiery Furnaces, Matthew Friedberger also performed and recorded songs on his own. Before forming the Furnaces with his sister Eleanor, Matthew played with other bands such as the Grand Vizars, Liquorette, and the Mezzanines. The unique mix of infectious melodies, experimental interludes, and hyper-literate lyrics -- which were influenced by such wide-ranging inspirations as Bob Dylan, Kit Lambert, and os Mutantes -- that defined his Fiery Furnaces work also shaped his solo material. In summer 2006, he released his double-album debut, Winter Women/Holy Ghost Language School, on 859 Recordings. Friedberger described Winter Women as "a pop record" and Holy Ghost Language School as "a noise record"; together, they represented the yin and yang of his distinctive style.
— Heather Phares , All Music Guide

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Roots and Influences:

Bob Dylan, Captain Beefheart, Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band, Pavement, Frank Zappa

Formal Connections:

The Fiery Furnaces

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