Soul Asylum

Soul Asylum is an indie band formed in 1983, perhaps best known for their song "Runaway Train". He released a new album of solo material, Living Things in late 2004, though the material on the album was recorded in 2002. Close (1999). In early 2002 he formed the supergroup The Thorns with Shawn Mullins and Pete Droge. I Will Still Be Laughing (1998). Sweet's international success had been somewhat limited by his fear of flying; however he gained a significant following in Japan and his most recent album, Kimi Ga Suki * Raifu, was a Japan-only release in 2003. Promises Broken (1996). Decidedly out of the musical mainstream, Sweet would issue a few more albums in the second half of the decade and maintain a devoted core of fans, but critical acclaim and chart success would be hard to come by.

String Of Pearls (1995). In 1995, Sweet displayed a sense of irony on his next album, 100% Fun, mixing bouncy pop style with darker lyrics, including a leadoff track, the self-deprecating "Sick of Myself". Misery (1995). A more diverse and less immediately accesible album than Girlfriend, the album divided fans and critics who had mixed reactions to emotionally intense and brooding tracks like "Someone to Pull the Trigger" and "Knowing People". Can't Even Tell (1994). Sweet's follow-up album, 1993's Altered Beast, was borne out of an apparent determination not to become mainstream. Insomniac's Dream (1994). The video for the title track was featured on MTV, featuring Manga-style animation, of which Sweet is a fan.

Runaway Train (1993). Girlfriend continues to be regarded as Sweet's breakthrough album and some regard it a major '90s classic. Somebody To Shove (1993). sales (spawning a top-10 single with the title track). All The King's Friends (1991). This album featured a classic set of pop-rock songs, was considered by many to be an artistic breakthrough and quickly garnered impressive U.S. We 3 (1991). The album, still under construction, was retitled Girlfriend and released in October 1991.

Spinnin (1990). In 1990, A&M released Sweet from his contract, and he signed with rival Zoo Entertainment. Easy Street (1990). The new group spent 1990 putting together Sweet's next work, originally titled Nothing Lasts. Cartoon (1989). Sweet quickly recovered, and put together a new band including Richard Lloyd, Robert Quine, Greg Leisz and Fred Maher. Beggars And Choosers (1989). This period marked a personal and professional low point for Sweet, as A&M lost interest and his marriage failed.

Sometime To Return (1989). Sweet was then picked up by A&M Records where he released his second album, Earth (1989), again without commercial success. Black Gold: The Best of Soul Asylum (2000). One album, Inside, was released by Columbia in 1986 to little success. Candy From a Stranger (1998). Before long he was signed to a solo recording contract with Columbia Records. Let Your Dim Light Shine (1995). leader Michael Stipe at this time, joining Michael's sister in a band called Oh-OK and then forming another band, Buzz of Delight.

Grave Dancer's Union (1992). Matthew worked with R.E.M. And the Horse They Rode On (1990). and The B-52's. Hang Time (1988). As a young musician wanting to make a name for himself, Sweet set off to Athens, Georgia in the mid '80s, to attend college and join the vibrant Athens music scene, most famous as the home base for R.E.M. Clam Dip & the Other Delights (1987). 1966) is a pop-rock musician from Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.

While You Were Out (1986). Matthew Sweet (born c. Time's Incinerator (1986). Living Things (2004). Made to Be Broken (1985). Kimi Ga Suki (Japan only) (2003). Say What You Will, Clarence...Karl Sold the Truck (1984). To understand: the early recordings of Matthew Sweet (2002).

Time Capsule: Best of 90/00 (2000). In Reverse (1999). Blue Sky on Mars (1997). 100% Fun (1995).

Son of Altered Beast (1994). Altered Beast (1993). Girlfriend (1991). Earth (1989).

Inside (1986).