Matt Woosey – new album, Wildest Dreams

Matt WooseyWildest Dreams is Matt Woosey’s seventh full length release since 2008. This album is similar to his previous material in that it contains a certain number of blues and/or blues influenced songs although the overall spectrum of his song writing is broader and more mature than before. Ranging from ethereal folk to Pink Floyd-esque vibes and from Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac to full-on blues riffage, Wildest Dreams takes Woosey fans and new listeners alike on a journey through the man’s soul and musical heritage. Six of the ten tracks are brand new compositions, one is a reworked band version of a previously released solo recording, two from a previous limited release EP and one a radio edit of the albums’ single ‘Exactly As We Please’, a sun-drenched, chilled-out song calling for people to make time for each other in this frantically busy world of ours.

Wildest Dreams was recorded at Monnow Valley studios in Monmouthshire,  and of the recording Woosey says “It was such a joy to be part of, I think we managed to capture a great atmosphere during those days in the studio, the songs have come to life and it is a record I’m immensely proud of.”

The appeal of Wildest Dreams for music fans is the versatility of the song writing and playing on the album without watering down Woosey’s trademark sound and energy. The band is tight and the songs are performed with a free flowing ease which bridges the cross-genre stylings effortlessly. Today, Matt’s playing is often compared to Jimmy Page’s extraordinary blues-rock style, Rory Gallagher’s improvisational flair and John Martyn’s heavy handed acoustic onslaughts.

Matt Woosey’s refreshing musical song writing and playing style combines acoustic blues, folk and rock conveyed with an accomplished vocal delivery which has been defined as The Woosey Blues. His ability to combine originality with a broad musical knowledge has gained him praise from sources as varied as Paul Jones (BBC2), Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music) and blues News.de who quote Matt as being “The Best British bluesman since Rory Gallagher“.
During 2012 & 2013 Matt was averaging almost a gig a day! With tours in Europe, South Africa and Australia he has expanded his fan base and so far, in 2014, has appeared on the Paul Jones Blues show on BBC Radio 2 with his EP Hook, Line and Sinker. A simultaneous broadcast of the EP’s title track on 39 BBC local radio stations and numerous media interviews have raised Matt’s profile significantly.

With the release of Wildest Dreams Matt will headline a UK tour in the autumn to promote it and 2015 is being planned to take in larger venues, festivals and a potential North American and European tour.

Artist’s website: http://www.mattwoosey.co.uk/

‘Exactly As We Please’ – official video:


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