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Chris Mathien - Devils in the Chi
Artist: Chris Mathien
Producer: Mathien
Album: None
Label: Midwest Music Group
Ninety-nine times out of a hundred—despite what concerned family members may insist—there’s nothing particularly frightening about taking public transportation in a major city. But there are those occasions, usually in the wee hours of the morning, when things start to get a little… weird. On new single Devils in the Chi, singer/songwriter/producer Mathien evokes that feeling of creeping disquiet that takes hold when you realize you’re the only one on the train not crazy, severely intoxicated and/or looking to start something. As usual, Chris does his thing on both sides of the mixing boards; backed by his own funky, Caribbean-accented guitar grooves, the Windy City Renaissance musician expresses distress at his sinister surroundings. Naturally, his mind wanders to the worst potentiality: “And if a man pulls a pistol, nothing to do about that / Don’t wanna wait to find out if he got bullets in the gun.” Topped off with some grimy soloing and a moody, sampled reggae outro, this eerie yet high-energy jam isn’t set for inclusion on any forthcoming project. Those feeling it, however, can stay tuned for all the latest news and tunes from Mathien.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11671 |
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I try to stay away from public transportation between the hours of 2am and 5am. Though, sometimes you cannot help it, and sure enough the crazies are indeed out to play. Mathien, to his extreme credit, could write and record a song about anything - say, gel inserts for his newest pair of dress shoes - and make it sound fresh, original, catchy, and fun.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2012 |
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The production on this cut is so dope, great voice too.
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2012 |
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Something fresh is always good to hear.
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2012 |
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I really like the guitar sound and the groove to the beat by Mathien. Not really a fan of the song as a whole, but it's ok.
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2012 |
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Mathien doesn't dissapoint, catchy as hell
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This track bangs. It's so fresh, even though the subject matter isn't exactly uplifting, I still couldn't help but nod my head to this tune. Great instrumentals and his voice is perfect for this track.
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| Posted on Mar 28, 2012 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1305 |
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All of Mathien's material is always fresh, unique and refreshing. He has yet to make a bad track.
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2012 |
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