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Down River

from Seven Years by Matt Joe Gow

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    Recorded and produced by Matt Joe Gow and Andrew Pollock `Seven Years' takes its title from the chorus lyrics of a song (`Steady Life') from Matt's debut album `The Messenger': ``Seven years are gonna change a man . . . ''.

    Seven years have also changed some songs. Take the track `Down River' -- initially titled `The Messenger' and recorded at Sing Sing Studios with Nash Chambers for Matt's debut. The song evolved via years of touring and has been reborn as a different beast on this record.

    And time alters people, too, of course.

    For example, the third verse on `Georgia Rose' speaks about the death of Matt's grandfather and his memories of him as a child; `Right by You' documents the end of a long-term relationship that had begun in Matt's hometown (Dunedin, New Zealand) and finished in Melbourne; while `Runnin' on Time' is the sound of a band on the road, trying to win over new audiences with some loud rock 'n' roll.

    A diverse set of songs ranging from foot stomping rock 'n roll numbers and heartfelt americana belters through to harmony laden shimmering alt country and spacious ballads, 'Seven Years' contains seven years worth of Matt Joe Gow's finest songwriting and was the beginning of his journey as a producer.

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    Silk-Screened 'Seven Years' album cover poster. Cover art by renown Melbourne artist Bronwyn Watson, printed on 42 x 45cm poster, heavy stock paper and signed by Matt Joe Gow, shipped in poster tube.

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    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of The Woodshed Sessions, Love Ya Like I Can, Closer To Tomorrow EP, Your Heart Of Gold, Between Tonight & Tomorrow, Between Tonight & Tomorrow (Single), 'Til My Whole Heart Bursts, Sweet Collapse, and 8 more. , and , .

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Down River

It's out of your hands and over your head
You're out of control and open all night
The roads are all wet, look how they shine
Early this morn she entered your mind

Let her go down the river
Let her go down the river

You took a step back but couldn't make out
You could have tuned in but you were in doubt
Your tears have gone cold and flowers long gone
After driving all night you met with the dawn

Let her go down the river
Let her go down the river, let her go
You never wanted for the story
I didn't wanna be the messenger
Just let her go down the river

You had it all, a working plan
Watch it slip through your hands

Let her go down the river
Let her go down the river let her go
You never wanted for the story
I didn't wanna be the messenger
Just let her go down the river

Let her go, let it go

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from Seven Years, released October 20, 2016

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Matt Joe Gow Melbourne, Australia

Few artists wield so much charisma that they can sell you just about anything before you’ve realised what’s happened. Matt Joe Gow has the charisma to be one of those artists – but he isn’t.

Matt concentrates on the conviction. You don’t have to listen to more than ten seconds of Matt's award winning albums to appreciate that. Barroom Americana with confiding closeness.
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