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Last Light is an altogether different album from what we've heard before, as Matt Pond has rarely put himself in such close contact with his idols. Nevertheless, it's a leap forward for an artist who rarely, if ever, heads in the wrong direction.
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With each new release, its sound becomes more polished, and Last Light finds a groove between a radio-ready opus and an experimental jumble.
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MagnetMatt Pond PA shows it can rock out tastefully. [Fall 2007, p.102]
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Last Light is a compelling expression of compassion, frustration, and love in a variety of forms.
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It’s not that the signature strings are missing or the lyrics are less poignant, it’s just that Last Light finds them hidden behind a big ol’ indie rock rather than center stage amid swirling chamber pop.