Memphis may fire's Matty Mullins's solo album "Self titled" Review.

{Added the photos together for this post.}

I've been really stoked for this album.... I freaked out when i noticed it was on spotify Because it had just come out yesterday (9/23/14) I honestly wasn't expecting to be able to find it online anywhere except for like itunes which wouldn't work for me because i A want a hard copy and B don't have and iphone or my ipod anymore... haha. Yes i could have pre ordered but other things just seemed more import at the time.


I've been excited for this album for many reasons.

1 I was expecting good clean Matty vocals Which is exactly what we got from this album. <3
2 Bringing a better light to Christians and or christian/ religious music.
3 showing MMF {Memphis may fire} fans that there's someone / something out there for them and that they don't have to be alone in this life.
4 the album cover is his tattooed hands Bringing an album cover you normally definitely wouldn't see to the christian/ religious shelves and or sections of stores. Some of which maybe even being christian based stores!? Like how awesome is that!? Times are a changing. oh boy. It just proves to me that some Christians are loving and  accepting like how we were made to be.
5.... Uh i had a five,,,, but it left my brain. *scratches head* Ah right i lost it because i mentioned it a bit in four. Acceptance. It says that people like me can be followers too. Maybe it's because i've found a church that i can feel comfortable and can be myself fully in... with no un dying fear of judgements. But i know that it's a big thing i always struggled with. Up until a few months ago i never felt like i was capable of religion. And once i got to a point of capability i thought no way could i ever be open about it... But here i am. Talking about it. Sure i still can't wear my Christianity on my sleeve next to my heart..... But i'm working on it., lol nobody's perfect. And it's okay cause we don't have to be. We are all sinners. Just accept it and move on. Realize that avoiding sin isn't all that the life of Christianity is about anymore.
(Maybe that's just my opinion tho.)

I'm gonna be honest here, At first listen i was pretty darn disappointed in the album because it's suggestive. On first listen it's like UH WAIT? ISN'T THIS SUPPOSED TO BE ABOUT JESUS!?.... and i'm sure people who are looking for songs like that would agree with me. But then i remembered family force five, skillet, and switchfoot.... their songs can be taken the same way.
 Depending on who's listening to them and what take they have on life and music. Upon a second listen it was easier to get a grasp on who/ what he was singing about. Which in a way is a good thing. For Matty at least lol because i can see a lot of MMF fans having bitch fits over him going off and singing on his own about Jesus. But come on guys just be happy he didn't change MMF and drag them down this road... Although if you listen closely you can pick up some suggestible things in their lyrics as well.

I am happy to report that i haven't seen any negative reviews yet... But the album is only a day old trust me they are coming. But with every album and with everything in life comes negative feed back. I'm just happy he took the leap. We've known for a long time matty's stance on things. But to go off on his own and sing about it!? that's a pretty ballsy step to take. Maybe it'll help change peoples outlook on life, And views on religion. I'm living proof that not every bible thumping Jesus lover is a closed minded a-hole who will shove it all down your throat while looking down on you when they're not any better off than you are in the end tbh. Simply calling yourself  a christian won't be what saves you. I'm getting off track here tho.... I didn't mean to ramble so much about my views. I'll get to my thoughts on the songs now.



See you in everything.

i finally saw you when i opened up my eyes, eyes. I breathe a glimpse of beauty I cannot describe. Now i'm alive. Oh how can i deny it's so obvious I see you in everything. See you in everything. Just to see your face i gave it all away. now you show me everyday, You show me everyday. How can i deny. i see you in everything. see you in everything. i gave it all away just to see your face now you show me everyday. My selfish heart made it hard to recognize the light. But you sought after me with grace so i could rise and find. You are the evidence of all that never ends and now i am free for the first time in my life. <~ lyrics.

Very uplifting and full of praise. I love it. Honestly it's so unique and different but still so soulful and full of life. The more i listened to it.... To get the lyrics typed up i started to like it way more than 99% which was my favorite, And now I see it just as religious as the other. See again. You have to listen to things a lot to understand them sometimes. Speaking of which I see myself listening to this album a lot.

My dear. i'll admit.... PARTS and LINES of this song yes obviously religious and "suggestively about god. But ya know again.... it can be taken as if singing about someone/ something else

It's kind of a reassuring song? One i see myself turning to when i feel like god's not there, or if i feel like i'm "talking to myself"  or and imaginary friend even. It'll remind me that I'm wrong. And that i can turn to him at anytime and he will hear me. And he will care for me. I am never alone for he is with me. (i'm getting lazy. No lyrics for you. Too long to add some from every song. Just go listen k?)

Right here right now.

eehhhh It's okay i don't have much to say... Maybe i should listen to it more until an opinion forms ahah, I like that he sings about gods perfect timing, Because I've been struggling with that a lot lately.

More of you.
Singing about things becoming clear, And wanting to chase and crave being more like him. About being shown the way and giving up control of life. He rules all. He knows all. Loving him because of knowing he first loved you.... It's a pretty on point song.

Speak to me.
Acknowledging that he's always near. And remembering that signs and proof of this is everywhere and often in everything we see and experience. About wanting to accept know and see these things. He is the only one you "need".... Keep your ears and eyes open.


Back to square one.
 Depends on how you look at it. And that's just another reason to love it. Anyone can like and love these songs. They don't fit into a box and they don't have to. It's pretty great that i can sing for / about god without having to sing about the cross or about things that can't be taken any other way no matter how you look at it. Because sure yeah that's how most praise songs should be... BUT THEY GET OLD. And fast. You try singing about the same things in a million different ways trying to praise and get back to me about how you feel with it not being 100% Jesus Jesus Jesus....
(the bands i mentioned earlier come back into play here btw, Because ya know they're great too and successful and reach a lot of people....save a lot of people.... i truly believe this album will be like that too)


99%
1% body 99% soul, i wanna look like you talk, like you know you more. 1% body 99% soul, make me more like you come on and make me. I remember a time when i never thought i believe. A prisoner to myself like everyone else. thinking life was about me. but then i figured it out.....
( took time to type out lyrics on this one...)

Golden. Just golden ahh. this song  hits me in ways none of the others seemed to. Every song seems to relate in different things and ways. It's fantastic. I see myself running to this album all the time. I've been really into Christian music lately. I'll admit that. It makes my heart happy. So i turn to it a loooooooot. Times have been tough in my head. I've been on a total roller coaster..... But turning to god and or listening to songs that praise him have helped me and my life so much. Things still get hard but i ruly believe i'm in a much better place than i would've been if i hadn't of re accepted religion into my life.

I've even strayed off and on the path a few times this year. But so far so good. I'll be allowed to stray. But I'll never be let go. I haven't re touched on this subject since my skillet post. Because ya know. I don't talk about it often. Or shove it down peoples throats, I want people to read this blog. And i want people to like it. But i also want to be proud of who i am. And truthful about who i am. Afterall it is MY blog. sooooooo if you'r not into this kind of thing i am sorry. Don't let my few posts including these subjects turn you away from everything else. I'm a people pleaser and i know being a christian won't ever be popular. But i'm not going to let myself blend into the crowd just to be liked. My thoughts and my opinions flow freely here. Hopefully my readers are okay with that. If there are any. Ugh crap i did it again..... SORRY I LIKE TO RAMBLE OKAY.

Come alive.
Another great one. One i see myself turning to when i need to keep the fire inside of me alive, When i need to remember what i'm here for. Remember what i want and need to do, Here's another one that works well for anyone. It doesn't have to be about whatever matty is intending it to be about. This is one of the songs on the album that you can have your own take on.

By my side,
It's uhm... it's got a really nice opening. And the sound of it is great. But i don't like the lyrics as much. I don't think the song really fits into the album as much. He sings
We take long drives. no destination in mind. And i don't care where we're goin as long as you're by my side. right by my side is so right.yeah i found the missing piece to my puzzle the first time i saw those dark brown eyes. Now everything i dream of you bring to life oh i I am yours and you are mine. You complete me. I am completely satisfied.
Gonna go out on a limb here and say he's singing about his wife Brittany??? Cause like.... that mentality is the only way i can take this song seriously without laughing. He sings about waking up next to you, And kissing (okay not kissing nbut kind of!? ) blalah blah.... Yeah i think i'm right on this one. Do you?.... Update he posted a video and yes yes the song is about britt xD
I was going by Oh i'll only talk about a few songs... But then i decided to touch base on 1-11....sorry it might be long, also bare with me here on the lyrics I'm going by ear. Also if you read all this.... Bless you. Bless you for wasting your precious time on my thoughts and opinions.  i'd skim through it or ignore it if I were you i wouldn't read it all either.  But hey i really appreciate if you do.

Normal like you.
Another song that's all about perspective. I honestly don't understand it or feel it as much as all the others. It has a few great lines, But in all i kind of dislike it... Because it doesn't flow with the album and the lyrics aren't as strong as the others.

Oh hey look last one, Lucky you.

Glory.

Probably one new comers who don't know matty or mmf and are looking at this solely from a religion perspective will like the most. Like if i picked this album up randomly off the shelf of a christian store i'd probably say this was the one that fit the mold the most. But again that's what i loved about the album. It doesn't fit. BUT IT DOES. The song is a great end to the album as a whole. It's about christ's return. This one is probably the only song that would annoy a MMF fan that bought the album just for matty and doesn't look at it the way he does / the way i do.... Like if i had found this album over a year ago i'd be annoyed with the song and just be like uh yeah oookkaaaayyy
*skips every time*

I want a hard copy of this album fer sure. It's a life changer.... and a game changer. I hope he is able to inspire Fans, Christians, And musicians alike with this album. It's already impacted me, And it's only been in my life for a day.

Stream it here..... https://play.spotify.com/album/44ZRraY7vbaJwtINWSLhp6 You're welcome and goodnight ~chyster.

Universal, Skillet, Religion,And friend hangs~

Over the weekend my concert /universal buddy (Angie) and I attended universal's mardigas to see the parade and skillet.
We had great spots for the parade and caught more beads than expected which was great and once over all we had to do was turn around and walk up a bit to face the stage for Skillet.
I didn't realize how much i loved them until the day before. And even more so here after. They played two songs and on the third..... the sound cut off. They were fixing it for about 30 minutes or so. I was disappointed and thinking they wouldn't finish the set but they did! And with added songs to make up for it. It was the last tour date of a tour that's been going on since January! So john was pretty happy to end it all with a BANG!
Their stage setup was the best I've ever seen, Angie begged to differ but they were just so great.  Smoke, screens behind them showing lyrics and very well animated videos/ videos. And even a staircase type thing that had them moving up and down! Twas insane.
 Near the end an introduction to one of the songs sent chills down my spine and gave me goosebumps.
Although i cannot recall the name of the song, I do know it was about suicide (prevention) and it just touched me. As some of you may know Skillet is a christian band... And they preached a little too which was a little awkward for me i tend to hide my religion. And i enjoyed this part far more than i lead on. This un explainable out of body experience started to come over me and i honestly haven't stopped thinking about it. My life has changed measurably since becoming closer too my best friend, Whom led me closer to god? Along with her wonderful family of course. I no longer felt pressured into it. Or as if i was doing it only to fit in with them... I was doing it because i wanted it. And my life hasn't been the same. I realized how extremely grateful i am, And how great this year really has been so far.
I wasn't in the best of places last year and i can't believe i was ever able to be pulled out of it. I am nowhere near the follower i should be, i'm a sheep that's gone astray and tends to do her own thing too often and skillet reminded me that i need to take a second to think about how far I've come. Enough to lead me back. Enough to start wearing my love for god on my sleeve. But i don't think i'll ever really get there. I lost my sense of faith, and i'm strong willed. I like to do my own thing. But i do owe my life to him. I mean it. When  looking back I see that he gave me life and hope again. And hopefully it lasts. I'm still just looking for something to put my faith back in. And if that means i end up deciding to become a (better) christian so be it. I did my best to save the verse they had shared (Isaiah 53 something..)  and i was edger to cross check it/ look it up the first chance i had gotten!.... which ended up being just after Angie had left the next day. totally put me back in my place. I was going strong for a good while, but once again i went back to sorrow and back to leading my life the way I WANTED.  i'm rambling again... Oops.

Kind of got off track here, the point was that I was surrounded by people who were feeling the same because this band in front of us was fearless enough to wear their religion on their sleeves and proudly. That's so amazing to me. I'd see them again in a heartbeat and I  in fact hope to.

Derpin, But proud of our beads. 

see the pedestal type things! so cool.

My photos aren't all that great cause i used my phone the whole time. I usually just give angie my shizz and go without a bag or anything, Which is nice. EXPECT THIS TIME.... Cause she still has my credit card haha. I'm a broke basic bitch for the week, Or until i see her again. 

Subject change! I also finally had the opportunity to see the ReVamped beetle-juice show. And i was so excited about it, but it was kind of a let down. They just changed it to Beetlejuice's mashup. and it's so 2014 i wanted to puke. Which is probably exactly what they were going for to be honest. The costumes were tacky and trashy and boobs just boobs. Yes lotsa boobs. Not that i'd complain about boobs (; hehe.  I never got the chance to see the older show but i wish i could have. In fact i might check YouTube. I'd have love the old cheesy costumes and songs. Don't get me wrong the show was still great, I was singing and dancing along the whole time. I was just upset at how modern they made it. Kinda felt like they sold out and went for a hhn (Halloween horror nights) Bill and ted's show kind of feel. The songs weren't bad just felt like they A took it too far and B focused on Frankenstein too much. Who looked so bad, the hair the makeup the outfit everything iiiiiccckkkk! I don't get why i'm so biased about this. But i just dislike the directions they took with the show. Thus being said i'd still totally go see it again tho! And i'm hoping to be seeing the rocky horror next weekend. ;D which i've been wanting to do FOR SO LONG. i became obsessed after  seeing the small show hhn did last year. So if you're interested be on the lookout for that. If it happens i'll be sure to talk too much about it. As usual if you made it this far into my post, I kind of love you. Thanks so much! ~Chyster

^that's what they should still look like *shakes head*..... I'll add photos of the show later.My phone is being stupid. and won't email them to myself. I'm frustrated and want this posted soooooo yeah.

Dinner haha. 

We're cute~ 

My Minds Acting worse than a wreck at NASCAR Tonight. And Yet No words are being typed out to form Proper Readable sense filled sentances.

I really Can't complain about anything as of lately.
I made it through my heLL i Kicked the Asses Of all my demons, and met up with my angels To Get into a concert made for only the gods of Gods. it was Simply BLissFuL. I Was in my element, Body filled with Rage and true pure teenage angst. nothings better than becoming friends With strangers and Getting squished Between tons of the sweaty people whom you've helplessly Become surrounded By,Even if Your with your extremely over protective slightly intoxicated Dad and his clingy Thinks I'm still Five years old Best friend. And That's Only a short part of my story.Let's get Back to My point here, music is and Always will he my religion.There is a God There is a red horny devil Living below us surrounded By fire With three Songs and Hitler for a maid, Or so i've been told ;) Even Outside of my religion Our religion this religion, these things do exist Although I truly believe Every ones Views On these things are farther than the truth than the truth itself.
I know that Everyone see's things differently But in this case The Bands I Love the most are The gods. Or so it seems and the crappy over populated bands these days are obviously Stan the man downstairs and his eviL minions Of Horribleness.

But then again Some people Might see my gods as the devil and my demons as the angels sadly that's what makes the world keep turning. I'm Not joking about this, I really do see this as A religion. I don't worship you Or Your so called God And I don't worship Satan, I worship Myself and the people who get Me when I can't even grasp getting myself. I treat Concerts Just Like You'd Treat your church services. And Don't get me wrong I do go to church, i do so truly believe in the supernatural un worldly elements of heaven and hell. Here's How i see things, You listen to the Preacher, I listen To Myself and Mine. You Sing your Heart Out On your sleeve for the world to see simultaneously keeping your Head held higher than the heavens above, as do I, same as any Other, throw my hands Up in the air and Testify EveryTime every Damn time. After all why Go to a concert Just so sit down Or stand with no remorse. I do all these things with good intentions just as you do, Who Knows Maybe all of this is my stair way to heaven. Maybe all of this Gets me just as close to this so called god as your church does. Half of you people don't even deserve to call yourselves followers of god. You hide behind your religion I don't.We don't care about looks, or about how horrible you think the sound is.and we sure as hell are not Caring about How Bad the lack of oxygen is when your squished, Or in this case its worse because of the smokers You Get to a point where you rather Not breathe than Take in a deep wiff of that crap. This is all just apart of the magic.

 CaLL me crazy if you may or will But You have no say in the matter. this is me and if You can't accept that I No longer need you in my Life please do me and yourself a favor and walk out now don't even finish this Just Go. Yours and No one Else's Judgment is Going to phase me anymore as of now nothing But what I think about Myself will truly matter, Surly I'm Still going to worry about what people are saying and what people are doing But it's not going to make nearly the impact it has made just as it used to.All I know is time is a valuable thing, watch it fly by as the pendulum Swings. I'm done wasting my time over thinking This I'm happy and I need to that i'm Not the monster i Keep seeing myself as. I need stop this and see the beauty In Me inside and out

. Yesterday I had the privilege Of getting To Meet the Gods Of smack that I've Looked up to for as long as I could Remember. Please Take Note that when I say this I'm Obviously Speaking of the pure geniuses In Godsmack, although I didn't Get to meet them face to face hearing there HeartFelt testimony Was good enough for little old me. Seeing them With My Dad standing tall next to Me was One of the Best Highs I've ever experienced, Now that could have been Coming from the fact that the only air I could breathe was extremely over populated By the huge Clouds of smoke and fog, Weed is such a weird thing. But I'd say this was coming from all of the emotional Things I've Gone through In my Life, I stood there Not only jumping But screaming At the top of my lungs.

Whilst Inside my head my brain was processing everything My dad has ever said to me, My brain was also thinking about what he's been through and what I've been through And then Everything was Silent. In my head that is I couldn't Even remember the words to the songs for awhile it was so peaceful To know that even surrounded By Loud pot smoking strangers, I could feel the silence not only that But I could feel the music Pumping through my veins heading on a passageway On a road Strait to my heart.these Bands and my dad have had the biggest impact On my life and for that I'm forever grateful even when I'm not showing it very well. and This My friends And imaginary Blog readers Is my so called Life, and a very small Portion Of how I see it and the other Lives around me and if your Out there somewhere Reading this Know your Oh so lucky To be alive, know I love you just for being here reading this, and please Note I'm always here for you if and when you need me~Chyster.

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singing my heart out in the crowd<3 life was so perfect on that fine saturday.