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Matthew Dear is an interesting and creative fellow. I own three Dear CDs and an Audion disc. He presents quite an array of musical tapestries and provides some delightful listening. I'd judge him to be one of the best "instrumental" musicians in the techno/electronica field, but I don't particularly care for his vocals. Unfortunately, his new Asa Breed disc features him as a vocalist on every track.
On the Asa Breed disc, Matthew Dear presents music that is softer, mellower and slower. Guitar, backing vocals and even some strings are added. In places, it almost sounds popish, like something you might hear on the radio. This seems like a radical departure for Dear and I had clearly expected (and hoped) he would go more in the direction of his Audion alter ego. In any case, Dear presents 13 tracks of pleasant listening music. All the tracks are good, particularly if you like somewhat mellow backgroundish music. If I had to indicate favorite tracks, mine would be "Shy," " Pom Pom," "Midnight Lovers" and "Good to be Alive." My least favorites would include "Elementary Lover," Don and Sherry" and "Give Me More."
I'm somewhat at a loss to rate this disc. I clearly enjoy Matthew Dear music. "Leave Luck to Heaven" and the Audion disc fit my musical tastes much better than the "Asa Breed" disc. Dear is such a creative fellow that I hate to damn him for a disc that I don't particularly care for. However, were I not aware of his other discs I might like this one very much. Let's just say I'm disappointed. I expected something else. Others might enjoy the disc very much. I'll give it four stars. Listen to a few tracks and use your own judgement.
Gary Peterson
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