the artist. The first seven tracks or
so are from a period in which he
aimed for a much harder, full band
rock and roll sound. The last seven
show his songwriting maturing,
changing, moving towards more
of a rootsy, Americana type sound.
Considering you are far more likely
to see him perform as a solo artist,
the change makes perfect sense.
“I’m not the same person I was
when I started this album,” said
Williamsboy. “I’ve learned a lot,
I’ve lost a lot, but I’ve also gained
a lot as well. Living takes a while
to understand, and my hope is
that somewhere within the songs
I’ve put together others can find
wisdom, solace, help, comfort,
laughter, and a general sense that
no matter how alone you think you
are, you’re not.”
Williams bounced around shore
towns in New Jersey while grow-
ing up, spending time in Ocean,
Cape May, and Atlantic County.
Some were rough neighborhoods
and his family never had much
money. His father abandoned
them when Matt was very young.
Listen to “Dead Beyond The Day” by Williamsboy
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