Not that “The Art Of Obscurity” which Iain Matthews released eleven years go proved to be too prophetic a platter title – after all, there were a CD-R-only “A Baker’s Dozen” and such MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT albums as "The New Mine" as well as "Fake Tan" which saw the singer collaborate with THE SALMON SMOKERS and THE MATTHEWS BAARTMANS CONSPIRACY’s "Distant Chatter" – but yes, the veteran’s new widely available solo record has been long overdue. So, well aware of this, he’s ready to issue one.
To be out on October 25th, “How Much Is Enough” is again produced by Iain’s two-decades lieutenant BJ Baartmans whose brief was to work on what might become Matthews’ last-ever album – and the work was brief, indeed, taking about two months, with the two blending their guitar lines and vocals. Recorded 55 years after “Matthews’ Southern Comfort” that marked the start of the ex-FAIRPORTS frontman’s solo career, the new platter promises to be just as strong – yet no, it will not feel like enough for his fans.
How Much Is Enough
1. Ripples In A Stream
2. The Bird And The Fish
3. Where Is The Love
4. She’s A Digital Girl
5. Good Intentions
6. How Much Is Enough
7. I Walk
8. The New Dark Ages
9. Rhythm & Blues
10. The Santa Fe Line
11. Turn And Run
12. To Baby
