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Faster
Pop · 2011

Faster

Matt Nathanson

High-energy pop-rock fueled by driving handclaps and breathless romantic urgency. A polished, sun-drenched anthem for the peak of a new crush.

March 29, 2011 · Vanguard

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Faster represents a pivot point where Matt Nathanson's coffee-house folk roots collided head-on with big-budget pop ambition. It is a track that feels like it is constantly leaning forward, propelled by a syncopated acoustic rhythm and a series of percussive handclaps that demand movement. While his previous work often dwelled in the bittersweet afterglow of relationships, this era is defined by the adrenaline of the present moment. It is bright, loud, and unashamedly catchy, trading intimate whispers for a soaring, radio-ready baritone.

Moments Worth Listening For
the sudden explosion of the chorus where the drums lock into a four-on-the-floor beat
the bridge where the arrangement thins out to just a rhythmic acoustic guitar and a vocal hook
the final refrain where multiple vocal layers create a wall of celebratory sound
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Faster sound next to the rest of Matt Nathanson's catalogue?

Joyful+4.0σ

Joyful saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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