Name: A Banquet for Ghosts by Matthew Mayfield
Brand: Matthew Mayfield
SKU: 859708126662
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

The anguished balladry on the Alabama-born singer/songwriter’s second solo album is strong stuff, distilled from the pain of loss and the torment of lingering memories. Matthew Mayfield delivers these tunes in a burly, raw-edged voice that ranges from a full-throated cry to a near-whisper. Building his tracks around his sparse acoustic guitar work, he doesn’t shy away from confessing his weaknesses and desperation. “I have the crippling fear of seeing you again,” he sings in “Ain’t Much More to Say,” a typical sentiment among the songs found here. Whether his lyrics are simmering with anger (“I Don’t Know You at All”) or steeped in regret (“Take What I Can Get,” “Always Be You”), Mayfield delivers compelling performances that confront his demons head-on. His knack for clearly drawn imagery brings his characters into sharp focus, giving songs like “Heart in Wire” and “Safe & Sound” a visceral immediacy. Strings and pedal steel guitar add subtle accents at key moments. More than just another angst-ridden troubadour, Mayfield raises his heartache to compelling high art on A Banquet for Ghosts.

1. Ain't Much More to Say

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

2. Take What I Can Get

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

3. Cold Winds

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

4. Track You Down

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

5. Heart in Wire

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

6. I Don't Know You At All

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

7. A Banquet for Ghosts

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

8. Carry Me

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

9. Always Be You

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

10. Beautiful

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

11. Safe & Sound

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

12. Thief (Bonus Track)

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

13. Heart in Wire (Clean Edit)

by Matthew Mayfield

Primary Artist: Matthew Mayfield; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

47 minutes and 6 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

12/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Rock, Singer & Songwriter

Label

Sweet Exchange Records

Music Distribution Service

Tunecore

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 28, 2012

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

859708126662

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A Banquet for Ghosts

1. Ain't Much More to Say

2. Take What I Can Get

3. Cold Winds

4. Track You Down

5. Heart in Wire

6. I Don't Know You At All

7. A Banquet for Ghosts

8. Carry Me

9. Always Be You

10. Beautiful

11. Safe & Sound

12. Thief (Bonus Track)

13. Heart in Wire (Clean Edit)

Technical Specifications

A Banquet for Ghosts

Product information

Release options

1. Ain't Much More to Say

2. Take What I Can Get

3. Cold Winds

4. Track You Down

5. Heart in Wire

6. I Don't Know You At All

7. A Banquet for Ghosts

8. Carry Me

9. Always Be You

10. Beautiful

11. Safe & Sound

12. Thief (Bonus Track)

13. Heart in Wire (Clean Edit)

Technical Specifications