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Matt the Electrician: It's A Beacon It's A Bell - COMPACT DISCSTitle: It's A Beacon It's A Bell Artist: Matt the Electrician Label: South Central Music Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 884501950145 Genre: Rock Release Date: 2007 08 30 Number of Discs: 1 Matt the Electrician crafts sharp narratives with equal measures heart and home. Evidence: It's a Beacon, It's a Bell. The longtime Austin resident's excellent new album showcases a seasoned songwriter in top form. "Look out the window at the road rushing by," he
Title: It's A Beacon It's A BellArtist: Matt the Electrician
Label: South Central Music
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 884501950145
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 2007-08-30
Number of Discs: 1
Matt the Electrician crafts sharp narratives with equal measures heart and home. Evidence: It's a Beacon, It's a Bell. The longtime Austin resident's excellent new album showcases a seasoned songwriter in top form. "Look out the window at the road rushing by," he sings on the stunning "Muddy Waters." "The shatterproof glass breaking up in your eyes/Your own private movie when things fall apart/Everyone's trying to break your heart." Details whittled from real experience frequently fortify his songs. "Muddy Waters" backs the claim. Matt dreamed up the song as he drove around Austin with his 12-year-old daughter after a big storm. Water under the Lamar Bridge was brown and green, colors he thought an interesting mix. "Yeah, it's dirty, Dad," his daughter said, unimpressed. "Muddy Waters" deftly charts our decidedly varying perceptions at different times in our lives and with age comes an acute awareness that everything moves in cycles. Listen closely. Lessons quickly emerge within the song's ebb and flow. Like "Muddy Waters," Matt's songs typically mirror his family life and the complexities of living as a touring musician and father, often far from home, on the move and unable to be in touch. Accordingly, It's a Beacon, It's a Bell offers several uniquely personal and autobiographical portraits brimming with universal truths. High watermarks deliver stark snapshots as engaging as enlivening. Sparse landscapes guide the journey. In fact, Matt has wanted to make this stripped-down record, a collection entirely with just guitar and vocals, for some time. These songs simply fit the mood. In some cases, they're admittedly quieter by nature and comfortable to play without accompaniment and longtime fans certainly will celebrate the evolution. While Matt has a local band, he tours internationally as a solo act and the most common question he hears on the road: "Hey, which record sounds like what you just did?" Well, It's a Beacon, It's a Bell finally offers the answer. Revisit the lush Accidental Thief (2011) for comparison. It's a Beacon, It's a Bell shines with simplicity. The new album effortlessly backs deep-browed story songs with an intangible everyman appeal, a characteristic folks quickly gravitate toward. "As a songwriter, Matt is able to balance honesty and sincere sentiments with really engaging story telling and humor," says instrumentalist and frequent collaborator Scrappy Jud Newcomb. "It's not always easy to pick out his influences, which I think is fantastic." In fact, Matt cites one legendary songwriter with lighting his creative fires as he wrote It's a Beacon, It's a Bell: Townes Van Zandt. While he loves being immersed in Texas songwriters who tell a straightforward story, Matt's most drawn to the Lone Star State's most elegant lyricist, a songwriter he only discovered upon moving to Austin in 1996. Like the boundless poetry moving forward Van Zandt's writing, Matt focuses these new songs more directly on the poetry of his words, finding ways to leave all the right lyrical holes while coloring in details important enough to spark imaginations. "Matt's greatest asset as a songwriter is his natural ability to tell a story," says Austin-based singer Seela Misra. "The world in his retelling is brutally honest, tender and hilarious at the same, a comforting combination. Equally comforting is his singing voice. You believe what he tells you." Key words: Honest, tender, hilarious. Yes, Matt's most thoughtful moments mirror Van Zandt. They shadow Guy Clark. Haunt every great Texas storyteller with an eye for triumph and truth. Still, every lyrical twist and turn maintains his own unique style and substance. "I think Matt will be an influence on a lot of songwriters in the future," Newcomb says. "What really stands out about Matt as a performer is he makes every crowd his own. By the end of his set, no matter who they came to see, the audience will be Matt the Electrician fans."
Tracks:
1.1 It's a Beacon It's a Bell
1.2 Only for You
1.3 Arkansas
1.4 Muddy Waters
1.5 The Family Grave
1.6 Pioneer Bride
1.7 Shivering
1.8 John Elliott
1.9 Under the Wire
1.10 Last Ones Left
1.11 Suitcase
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Worth the money
Color: Gold-tone Hardware/Leather/Dress Blues
Was made of excellent material and put together nicely. Looked like black in the picture but was dark navy, I just didn’t read the description.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026
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Perfect size
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Perfect size . This will hold everything you need. It’s not too small not too big
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026
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Polished Everyday Crossbody, Though Priced Like a Designer-Branded Bag
Color: Vanilla/Acorn
This crossbody bag has a clean, classic look that works well for everyday use, errands, travel, or casual outfits where you want something more polished than a basic purse. The north-south shape gives it a slim profile, so it does not feel overly bulky, but it still has enough room for daily essentials like a phone, wallet, keys, small cosmetics, cards, and other small items.
The zipper closure is a practical feature because it keeps everything more secure than an open-top bag, especially when walking around, shopping, or traveling. The front and back zippered pockets are also useful for items you want quick access to, like a phone, receipt, lip balm, or transit card. I like that the layout keeps the bag organized without making it feel complicated.
The material is mostly PVC with some polyester and polyurethane, so it has more of a coated designer-bag feel rather than soft genuine leather. That makes it easier to wipe clean and more resistant to everyday marks, but buyers should know they are paying more for the brand/style than for leather construction. The bag feels structured and presentable, but it may not have the same long-term aging or softness as a real leather crossbody.
For comfort, the crossbody style is convenient because it keeps your hands free and distributes weight better than carrying a small handbag by hand. It is best for people who want a stylish everyday bag, not someone looking for a large tote or something that can carry bulky items.
For pricing, similar branded crossbody bags usually range from about $80–$200, depending on the brand, size, material, and whether it is leather or coated canvas/PVC. At around $180, this is on the premium side for a PVC-blend crossbody, but it is fairly typical for the Michael Kors price range. Overall, it feels worth considering if you like the style and brand name, but value-focused buyers may want to compare sale prices or color options before paying full price.
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