Matt Joe Gow and The Dead Leaves release debut album 'The Messenger'
Posted: Mon Aug 3, 2009 7:06 pm

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NZ born Matt Joe Gow and his band The Dead Leaves release their debut album.

The Messenger, the remarkable debut from New Zealander Matt Joe Gow and band The Dead Leaves is available from all good record stores today!

Here’s what the kiwi critics are saying so far:

“Gows Dunedin origins are hard to pick with world travels behind him and a top class international sound under his belt… songs such as Land Is Burning and I Let You Be have a mood that is infectiously dark and melancholy.” 5 STARS – Waikato Times

“The debut album from former Dunedin, now Melbourne based singer-songwriter Matt Joe Gow, is a rich gathering of his musical inspirations, filtered through the baritone voice of a well-travelled 30 year old who knows how to write a tune… you’re left with the feeling this is just the start…” 4 STARS – Otago Daily Times

“Obviously one thing Gow isn’t short of is conviction and that’s well realised on his debut, made alongside his band The Dead Leaves. It’s a beautifully written and recorded affair, proudly wearing its heart on its sleeve alongside its influences.” – Groove Guide

“It takes only a few seconds of listening before the sheer energy of Matt Joe Gow’s debut, The Messenger, hits you.” – Herald On Sunday

The Messenger is guaranteed to have you hooked.

Own your copy from today.