Matthew Sweet's third album is a remarkable artistic breakthrough. Grounded in the guitar pop of the Beatles, Big Star, Byrds, R.E.M., and Neil Young, Girlfriend melds all of Sweet's influences into one majestic, wrenching sound that encompasses both the gentle country-rock of "Winona" and the winding guitars of the title track and "Divine Intervention." Sweet's music might have recognizable roots, but Girlfriend never sounds derivative; thanks to his exceptional songwriting, the album is a fresh, original interpretation of a classic sound. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
All Music Guide Review
Girlfriend Track Listing
Credits of Girlfriend
- Fred Maher
- Guitar (Acoustic), Drums, Producer, Guitar (Rhythm)
- Ric Menck
- Drums
- Jim Rondinelli
- Engineer, Mixing
- Scott Hull
- Editing, Assembly
- Michael Lavine
- Photography
- Dana Vlcek
- Assistant Engineer, Assistant, Mixing Assistant
- John Parthum
- Assistant Engineer, Assistant, Mixing Assistant
- Dorrie Cheng
- Design
- Lee Hammond
- Art Direction
- Emily Morrison
- Project Assistant
- Johnny Six
- Vocals
- Richard Lloyd
- Guitar (Electric)
- Greg Leisz
- Pedal Steel, Guitar (Steel)
- Bob Ludwig
- Mastering
- Lloyd Cole
- Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Rhythm), Tremolo
- Robert Quine
- Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Rhythm)
- Matthew Sweet
- Guitar (Acoustic), Bass, Guitar, Piano, Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals, Producer, Main Performer





















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