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Matthew Friedberger, born 21st October 1972, is one half of the brother and sister band, The Fiery Furnaces where he plays the majority of the instruments and provides some vocals. Prior to starting The Fiery Furnaces, Matthew Friedberger played in various other bands, including Corndolly, Liquorette, The Mezzanines and The Grand Vizars.
His first solo release is a double album entitled “Winter Women/Holy Ghost Language School” and was released on August 8, 2006.

It is believed during the recording process Matthew played every single instrument himself except for a few drumbeats. “Winter Woman” has been described as a “ album” as Matt explores his more py songwriting skills. A rather album, Winter Woman takes many styles which come together to create distinct and very different tracks, though the album doesn’t sound too disjointed and flows fairly well.
In contrast, “Holy Ghost Language School” is more of a concept album. Matt himself describes it as “a record” and “an obscure story about christian businessmen.”
After the release Matt stated that he had no plans to tour but instead intended to head back to the studio with his sister Eleanor Friedberger to record another Fiery Furnaces album.
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  • blancheflower

    Anyone have a link to the bonus records? Artemisia and Goodbye Forever?

    last month

  • TomorrowInaYear

    Pleeeease can someone send me a link to Death-In-Life please? (2)

    January 2012

  • jefferenery

    Pleeeease can someone send me a link to Death-In-Life please?

    December 2011

  • veemignon

    I felt the need to drop by and express my utter adoration for Holy Ghost Language School. That is all.

    December 2011

  • lovelovelover

    Matthew Friedberger is a fucking genius. You can get all of the LP's on amazon I think... I wish I had gotten the subscription, because I think they get 2 bonus LP's. I do love that these are only on vinyl. I feel like I'm a part of this amazing secret that only a priveleged few get to experience :)

    November 2011

  • blancheflower

    Anybody have copies of Death-In-Life or Cut It Out? Having trouble tracking these down, yo.

    November 2011

  • SNJohnson

    Anyone who hasn't listened to "Death-in-Life" needs to do so as soon as possible. Holy cow it's good. Almost entirely instrumental.

    October 2011

  • hullerombuller

    Rating SOLOS so far: 1. Meet Me In Miramas 2. Napolénette 3. Old Regimes 4. Cut It Out... I really enjoy them all though. Really looking forward to Death-In-Life at the moment. Roll on organ orgy!

    September 2011
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