Matt Bailie CD Review

Ballads galore make this a gorgeous album
Matt Bailie was born in June 1987, talented and obsessed with music. Matt’s childhood was ripped apart when his father, entertainer David Bailie, died in a plane crash leaving his wife Catherine to bring up their son on her own. Matt now has a daughter of his own to take care of. Already Matt’s music has made an impact on the Floria Country Music charts. Matt’s self-titled album is packed full of contemporary country songs. Man Behind These Eyes kicks the album off. Matt’s vocals instantly remind me of Gary Allan. There is a richness in his voice; you can tell that he is singing from the heart. There is a gritty determination echoing throughout Matt’s words. Send Me A Butterfly is a lovely slow country ballad. Matt’s vocals are tender and passion filled. Feels Like Freedom is a slightly faster country song. Matt’s vocals are superb, constantly engaging and intoxicating. The Getaway has more of a true country feel. This is another slow song enhanced by Matt’s rough vocal style. Cadillac Dreams is a great modern country song. Matt sounds a lot older vocally on this number. Nothing Left For Me is a delightful ballad. Listening to Matt’s music I am heavily reminded of Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney. Where Are You Now is a sensitive ballad with memorable lyrics. This’ll Be A Memory is a gorgeous ballad in the style of Collin Raye. The Road That Leads To You sees Matt’s vocals take on an added maturity. This album is littered with amazing ballads all begging to be heard over and over again! Great To Be Alive is an upbeat rocky country song that reached number one on the Floria Country Music Charts in 2009. Listening to it you can quickly see why it did so well. All too soon the final song arrives and believe me it is way too soon. Only God Knows Why is an emotional song about soldiers who go off to fight for their country and never make it back home and how even in these tough times you should never lose sight of your faith. This is quite a patriotic song to end the album on and also a very special song. Matt’s words are sung with sincerity and great emotion. This album is of a consistent high standard, every song deserves its place here.