Imagine Joe Cocker, Santana, Prince, Stevie Wonder and The Beatles having an impromptu late-night jam. The result might sound like the music on ‘The Soul Food Store’ – this album is a tribute to the freedom of music to engage, lift and inspire. This music flies free.’
GREAT MUSIC STORIES – 5/5 Album Of The Month
‘Second album from Matt Pearce & The Mutiny and what a belter it is. Steeped in Memphis style soul food Groooove, Matt Pearce has a voice that is full throated and ballsy – think Paul Rodgers crossed with Robert Palmer – and plays some seriously funky guitar.’
MUSIC NEWS
‘Never was an album more aptly titled… we’re only in March and I think this album is gonna be one of the best of the year.’
STEVE SWIFT (Powerplay)
‘Classic, pulsating blues-rock… a varied set with elements of Latin, funk and soul, absorbed into a sound perfectly poised between blues and rock.’
RnR MAGAZINE
‘It’s a hook-laden pleasure… even as Pearce knocks out some Duane Allman-sweet slide breaks it remains all about the song. The Soul Food Store is music with a smile on its face, and it works an absolute treat.’
BLUES ENTHUSED
‘Matt and his band create gritty-blue euphonies set against poignant soulful canvasses. Matt’s voice is top-grade: smooth as silk, sweet as honey, mellow as applewood charcoal, and holy-high as a bell-tower. The flawless guitar is keen and acute. These songs are filled with life-affirming celebration. Sit down (or better still, get up and dance) to this yummy luxuriation!
RAWRAMP 5/5
‘Funkadelic meets the Blues. There wasn’t a single tune on this album which I either didn’t tap my feet, play air guitar, or just sit back and chill while listening to. Pearce has some chops with his guitar playing, which is top-notch throughout and blends in with all the genres with consummate ease. Cool man, very cool.’
ROCK & ROLL CIRCUS RADIO
‘A classy, well-crafted record with something to please everyone. Impressive! around elements of soul and funk adding up to a tasty dish which oozed quality.’
FIREWORKS MAGAZINE
No matter what your musical preference is, there is something there for everyone, it feeds your soul and leaves you hungry for more.’
HRH MAGAZINE
‘Stand back and feel the energy and soul oozing from this incredible record, this is a real contender for album of the year for sure.’
JACE MEDIA
‘A freshly made, tasty slice of musical goodness… a funky dollop of up-tempo, soul-swinging horn-backed deliciousness… funkadelic soul-blues of the snappiest order… I’m immediately going back for seconds.’
FABRICATIONSHQ
‘A recipe to warm your soul. There’s a definite fiesta feel about this that makes you want to shimmy on into The Soul Food Store and stay awhile to experience more delights. 4.5/5’
ERB MAGAZINE
‘A heaping helping of extra-tasty rocking blues, rock & roll, and funky grooves. These spicy ingredients make The Soul Food Store as interesting to listen to as it is to dance to. Pearce fearlessly follows his vision wherever it leads and we get to reap the rewards of his quest; positive, uplifting tunes delivered with passion and gusto.’
ROCK & BLUES MUSE
‘The Soul Food Store is an aptly titled project. Matt Pearce digs deep on his sophomore album for a Southern feel, rooted in funk, soul and a bluesy undertow, without losing any of his trademark rock intensity. Above all, it’s fuelled by the twin imperatives of good songs and stellar playing, roots rocking never sounded so good.’
PETE FEENSTRA (GRTR)
‘Firstly this record is just great fun from start to finish. Secondly, this never detracts from the sheer quality on show here, from the songs themselves. The only thing more enjoyable than this album would be the chance to catch these songs performed live in all their glory.’
FATEA MAGAZINE
‘An album packed with funky rock tunes. Music to make you move and groove, a crowd-pleasing album. Check out the guitar soloing… wow.’
GAMES, BRRRAAAINS & A HEAD-BANGING LIFE
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