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Syd Matters
Syd Matters is a Paris-based band that formed in 1992, led by Jonathan Morali. Their sound tends toward the atmospheric and introspective, with songs like...
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After All These Years
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Anytime Now!
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Automatic
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Battle Of Olympus
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Big Moon
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Black And White Eyes
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Bones
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City Talks
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Cloudflakes
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Connie
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Everything Else
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Flow Backwards
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Ghost Days
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Have A Nice Day
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Hello Sunshine
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Hi Life
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Syd Matters is a Paris-based band that formed in 1992, led by Jonathan Morali. Their sound tends toward the atmospheric and introspective, with songs like "Obstacles" and "To All Of You" built around ethereal melodies and poetic lyrics. They released their debut album "A Whisper and a Sigh" in 1999.
Their 2002 album "Someday We Will Foresee Obstacles" included the track "Obstacles," which became a signature song for the group. Later albums like "Ghost Days" (2005) and "Brotherhood" (2008) continued in a similar vein, incorporating elements of electronica and folk into their sound. Other songs in their catalog include "Black And White Eyes," "I Might Float," and "City Talks."
The band's core lineup has included Morali along with Johannes Gammelgaard on bass and Manu Bastien on drums. Their music has found an audience among listeners drawn to its quiet, moody textures.
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