More Than You Think You Are
by Matchbox Twenty
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2002
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 53
  3. Negative: 5 out of 53

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  1. RyanL
    Sep 6, 2003
    9
    Just wasn't long enough . . . :-)
  2. [Anonymous]
    Oct 5, 2004
    10
    I love every song on this album. I own about 90 CDs and this is my favorite by far. If you are a rock fan, and have a taste for good lyrics, and soulful voices - I suggest you get this disc immediately.
  3. Tim
    Jan 25, 2005
    10
    Great CD. Lots of great songs and there isn't a single song that I dislike.
  4. CodyS
    Nov 3, 2008
    10
    Matchbox Twenty goes above and beyond anything you will hear in this so-called "popular music" genre. And I listen to everything from ambient Sigur Ros to tech metal Between the Buried and Me. I think it's very impressive when a band can run six string sweeps over a series of diminished7 chords. I think it's even more impressive when a band can make a person relate to their Matchbox Twenty goes above and beyond anything you will hear in this so-called "popular music" genre. And I listen to everything from ambient Sigur Ros to tech metal Between the Buried and Me. I think it's very impressive when a band can run six string sweeps over a series of diminished7 chords. I think it's even more impressive when a band can make a person relate to their music in such a way that he or she will search the music for answers. This is album, and band, are deeply, deeply touching. As for the mediocrity comments, I think most of us can agree there is nothing, and I mean nothing, mediocre about their style. I've been listening to them my whole life. Never before, never since, have I heard such moving pieces of musical mastery.… Expand
  5. NickK
    Aug 1, 2009
    10
    Rob Thomas has a great and unique voice, unlike many other bands.
  6. mattd
    Dec 11, 2002
    10
    I smell a number 1 hit with Unwell. This is an amazing cd
  7. CaseyB
    Oct 1, 2003
    10
    Great variety of music. The CD ranges from rocking songs like "your so real" and "downfall" to ballads like "unwell" and "hand me down". Rob Thomas' lyrics make us stop and think about ourselves and our relationships with others. Kick in Kyle, Paul, Adam and Brian with music and back up and they're unstoppable. One of the few CD's I can listen to without skipping a track. Great variety of music. The CD ranges from rocking songs like "your so real" and "downfall" to ballads like "unwell" and "hand me down". Rob Thomas' lyrics make us stop and think about ourselves and our relationships with others. Kick in Kyle, Paul, Adam and Brian with music and back up and they're unstoppable. One of the few CD's I can listen to without skipping a track. Matchbox Twenty does it again!… Expand
  8. DieterT
    Jan 7, 2003
    10
    Definitively the best Album i've ever heared. Very nice Style! And belive in me, Disease is not the only good Song on the CD! Very Rockky! Hear it and love it!
  9. brittb
    Jan 9, 2003
    10
    they just keep getting better!!
  10. anshumans
    Nov 22, 2003
    8
    how could critics say such a thing.. today i have realised that you guys suck.i mean i have been hearing this stuff alot abt you guys..but today i have realised it. hmm...it's a good album man
  11. NoemiS
    Jan 14, 2003
    9
    In my opinion Matchbox has done it again! They have put out a great third album, without all the hype. They are one of the most talented bands out on the music scene today largely because of their deeply personal lyrics. Hidden treasures of this album in my opinion are Hand me Down, Cold, Could I be You.
  12. MaryF
    Jan 15, 2003
    9
    I still think Mad Season is there best album, but I also LOVE this cd. Everytime I listeng to the cd, I go back to the nite I saw them in concert! Matchbox Twenty totally ROCKS!!
  13. maires
    Nov 8, 2003
    10
    I haven't even bought the album yet but the songs I have heard, namely "Hand me Down" and "Bright Lights" are absolutely fantastic. I can't wait to hear the whole thing
  14. HeatherM
    Feb 12, 2003
    10
    I love this CD and the fact that it only took an extremely short amount of time to make it is awesome. My favorite tracks that I recommend are "Unwell", "Hand Me Down", and "Disease". Definitely worth your money and time.
  15. KatieB
    Apr 27, 2003
    10
    I love Matchbox Twenty! They are the best band out there! They show so much passion in their work and it helps that Rob Thomas is the hottest front man ever!
  16. stephaniek
    Jun 12, 2003
    10
    the best
  17. ZohaibA.
    Jan 24, 2004
    9
    This is a cool CD. If you wait for about 15 seconds on the last song you can here a secret song.
  18. EricD
    Jul 7, 2004
    10
    The first five tracks are the best on any album in decades, and there isn't a bad track on the whole album. Definitely a classic.
  19. CarolB.
    Sep 25, 2005
    9
    Excellent effort by the Matchbox guys. Every song is good or great. Not one that I dislike. Especially love Bright Lights, Hand Me Down and Cold. These guys can write good music that speaks to a wide range of people. And Rob Thomas' vocals are amazing! I wholeheartedly recommend it.
  20. TomH.
    Apr 1, 2008
    10
    Anyone who gives this under a 7 is musically ignorant. Matchbox Twenty don't pretend to be an atmospherically intense dramatic emotional band, they make music for people to enjoy. That's the whole point and no-one does it better. Albums don't get nominated for album of the year at the Grammys for nothing.
  21. DerekT
    Nov 10, 2003
    8
    Mostly it's a record that's going to supply the band's live sets with longtime fodder. There's a lot of anthemic offerings here; stuff you can easily hear 20,000 people singing at the top of their drunken lungs on a summer night. It's much better produced than their first album, and bolder lyrically than their second (though still mainstream enough that the band Mostly it's a record that's going to supply the band's live sets with longtime fodder. There's a lot of anthemic offerings here; stuff you can easily hear 20,000 people singing at the top of their drunken lungs on a summer night. It's much better produced than their first album, and bolder lyrically than their second (though still mainstream enough that the band is going to keep its Orlando pretty boy roots intact and in the mainstream). Something's going to have to give with this band, though. Something big is going to have to happen personally to someone, and I don't mean good things. The appearance of songs written by the entire band speaks well of the group's insistance on remaining just that: a Group. However, Thomas is and will forever be the focal point and will need to remain the braintrust for it to remain a player as the years begin to pile up. He's a more photogenic Paul Westerberg, and M20 needs to keep that band's demise in mind. So WHAT if Thomas is getting all the attention? Keep putting out good albums and you'll be ABLE to make good albums.… Expand
  22. SimonR
    Dec 1, 2003
    10
    I'd give it an 11 if i could. Friends have said that Disease has an element of a Santana song about it, and since i have found out that Rob Thomas was in fact involved with 'Smooth', i can see why. The album contains variety, yet all the songs share one aspect: they're so damn good!
  23. Melanie
    Oct 29, 2003
    10
    This album is great. I love it alot.
  24. DanielM
    Nov 27, 2002
    8
    Creo que estan siendo muy severos con el match, escucho el disco y en verdad me parece que hay una progresion musicalmente hablando si lo comparamos con el Mad Seasson, todas las canciones estan bien estructuradas, no hay rellenos. Creo que son el estandar a imitar para grupos como The Calling. Creo que es un buen disco
  25. RobC.
    Nov 15, 2005
    7
    This is their best album, thay have honest lyrics.

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#37 Most Discussed Album of 2002

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Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Blender
    40
    Thomas's songs derive power from being derivative. [#13, p.98]
  2. Stylus Magazine
    80
    From the onset, this disc excels on a new level.
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  3. Mojo
    40
    Their songs aren't as good as their playing. [Apr 2003, p.98]
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