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Matt Elliott celebrates the 20th anniversary of his highly praised record Drinking Songs by revisiting this landmark album live

Name: Matt Elliott - Drinking Songs Live 20 Years On'' (CD)
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Matt Elliott, who had already made a name for himself in the indie electronic scene under The Third Eye Foundation moniker, ventured into folk territory in the early 2000s. Born in 2004,Drinking Songsis the Englishman”s second album under his own name, followingThe Mess We Made, released in 2003 on Domino. What sets Matt Elliott apart is his ability to fuse different styles, blending chamber folk with Eastern European cabaret music, while simultaneously drawing on his electronic music background, particularly his mastery of sampling and effects, to serve the song.

Several hundred concerts across Europe and seven albums later, Matt Elliott now presentsDrinking Songs Live 20 Years On, revisiting this landmark album. Recorded at L”Autre Canal in Nancy, where the Englishman has been living for several years now, this album features previously unreleased trio versions. Anyone who has seen him perform solo or with this trio knows how much Matt Elliott has enjoyed drawing on the tracks ofDrinking Songs, such as the emblematic and poignant ”The Kursk.”.The presence of double bass, piano, and saxophone (which Matt Elliott seems to have fully embraced since his last albumThe End of Days) adds new dimensions and textures to the compositions. The trio”s virtuosity and sensitivity enhance each note, each silence, bringing an even more intimate and compelling force to each track.

This collaboration transcends the studio version, capturing the raw emotion of a Matt Elliott who, at 50, seems to be at the peak of his Songs Live 20 Years Onis not just a celebration of two decades of internationally recognized work; it is above all an edifying work in exploration and reinterpretation. By breathing new life into hisDrinking Songstwenty years later, Matt Elliott has given us a precious gift: the opportunity to listen toDrinking Songsagain for the first time.