Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty is a US collective that was started in 1995 in Florida. As of this writing, the group’s lineup has the following musicians:
- Rob Thomas
- Paul Doucette
- Brian Yale
- Kyle Cook
This Florida-founded group achieved mainstream success through “Yourself or Someone Like You”, their 1996 debut album. The record spawned several hit singles such as “Real World” and “Push”.
Their second project, “Mad Season”, enjoyed more success than their debut record. This album was released in 2000, and peaked in the US at No.3 and the UK at No.31. “North”, the collective’s fourth album became their first project to top US’ official album chart. It also ranked at No.14 in the UK.
What Style is Matchbox Twenty?
The majority of Matchbox Twenty’s songs have been in the categories below:
- Alternative rock
- Pop rock
- Post-grunge
Notable Tracks
MB20, as they are sometimes called, has found success through various top songs, such as:
“Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream)”
“Queen Of New York City” Â Â Â
“Where The Light Goes” Â Â Â
“I Know Better” Â Â Â
“No Other Love” Â Â Â
Accolades
Matchbox Twenty has been honored with various popular accolades, which includes multiple nominations at the Grammy Awards. Their first nomination came in 1998, and it was in the “Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group” category, for their single “Push”.
