Matthew Sweet - Sick of Myself

[@jasonlawrence7912]

Get well soon Matthew ❤️

[@yasminhabibti721]

Yes, indeed. 😢

[@aaronenriquez3332]

What happened to Matthew Sweet

[@97widerider]

@@aaronenriquez3332Stroke

[@CapSunLeoMoon]

@@jasonlawrence7912 awe he had a stroke I read. May not be able to okay music ever again! Please God heal Matthew Sweet! He still has fans who love him very much!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@suzanneschwartze4320]

Prayers for a full recovery, Mr. Sweet. My 15-year old just discovered your songs and it blew his mind when I immediately pulled out Girlfriend. I guess Mom isn't so bad after all!

[@LindaGritsch]

Prayers going up for Matthew, hoping he has a full recovery from his stroke.

[@TabbyLuv-c8p]

My favorite Matthew Sweet song. Such a talented yet underrated artist. Keeping you in my thoughts for a full recovery.

[@rl3293]

Mine too ❤

[@elizabethjolly2335]

Masterpiece of a song. The drumming and guitar are insane, and the chorus is brilliant. Matthew Sweet deserves much more recognition.

[@t5aylor]

The drumming is ordinary that's why the song is perfect.

[@RK-ml2ns]

Absolutely, You are 100 Percent correct!

[@pauldickinson3961]

Quite possibly the most underrated rock song ever.

[@greenwave819]

it's not that under rated, although, yes it is

[@WeatherWeasel66]

This song as well as several others by Matthew Sweet are in my list of the best 1000 songs in my lifetime.

[@Documentts]

Yeh I’d say it’s underrated

[@WeatherWeasel66]

No. not even close. Good, not most underrated. shut your hyperbole.

[@slavmeister73]

The whole album is amazing.

[@Highvibin213]

I miss the 90s everyday 😫

[@jerryp6001]

I was so concerned about the future....forgot to enjoy the present

[@KryptoNada]

was just about to comment the same thing.

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

They are never coming back.

[@Wagongirl01]

GREAT decade to be out seeing shows and checking out new albums. Feel really lucky to have been a younger person during that time.

[@valmore2477]

"World that's ugly and a lie, it's hard to even want to try" is an all-time lyric ever.

[@jeremybriggs6478]

We had so much fun shooting this video, and Matt is such a sweet cat, his wife is a darling, and Roman crushed it as usual. Our 9-cam welded steel box to hold the 9x super8’s was soooo heavy, but it came out great. Our main camera was a 35mm Cameflex, lensed with Zeiss primes pretty wide open. Fun day at Matt’s.

[@SteveRacer]

Now I'm shooting an entire documentary on a Canon M50 that's less than 2lbs. Thanks for the memories; Matthew has shaped my music world for over 20 years.

[@theSTAR70]

did y'all also shoot the live-action scenes on "Gilrfriend" as well ???

[@xanajak]

One of the 10 best songs of the '90s. Love the video too. Would love to read some of the concepts and thought processes behind it, if you don't mind sharing.

[@mentok3027]

All the camera specs are gibberish to me I just know it was heavier and more cumbersome to work with. Despite my ignorance thanks for your work on this! Airwalks and a 70 challenger r/t 4speed bring me back to a simpler time when such things were not out of reach. Hope he held onto that car at least till the 08 financial crisis lol

[@mattygardiner6840]

God your so lucky I would die to meet Matt he his music has got me threw so much hardship in my life

[@catsayspurrfect]

Let's all keep Matthew Sweet in our prayers, every day let's all pray for him to make a miraculous recovery, he's blessed us with his great songs, let's give him back his much deserved blessings! may Almighty God and Jesus Christ and the saints, tomorrow Nov 1 2024 is All Saints Day, heal Matthew and may Matthew feel God's , Jesus's and the most holy saints love and holy presence through his recovery and healing.

[@danielmcdermott3163]

A song that should have survived as one of the best rock songs of the 90's.

[@jasonsantiago6308]

I'm actually mad it only has a million views

[@willfromyadkinville]

loved from day one! he is awesome!

[@roygbiv7534]

should have? It will always be Sweet. ❤🎸

[@jgreene2992]

20000 percent

[@toddcunningham3213]

Heard this on the radio for the first time my Junior year of college and went straight to the record store in Manhattan, Ks and got the CD. Still have it too. Great album!

[@louisg3598]

Sending healing energy & prayers to you Matthew. Please get well soon!

[@warsocki]

Well wishes going out to Matt. Better days ahead brother.

[@TAYADEEN]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Awesome song for an awesome time to be alive.

[@dccorallo]

Was in a crummy mood and this tune came on. Haven’t heard it years. Completely changed my day. 👍

[@jacquelinereed3528]

That's awesome! Great music will do that.

[@benr7569]

Was just thinking the same 😊

[@susanpinkerton8600]

This is my favourite song by Matthew Sweet. His entire back catalogue is full of gems. Please get well soon.

[@michlkwitz]

This is probably the greatest power pop song of all time.

[@frankpoole7902]

Along with The Records' "Starry Eyes" and Flamin' Groovies' "Shake Some Action". All pure power pop goodness.

[@joeseymour4073]

I’ll add Matthew’s “We’re the Same”, Big Star’s “Back of a Car” and Superdrag’s “Hellbent” to the discussion lol. 👍🏻

[@yasserressay7755]

What about All I Want from Toad The Wet Sprocket or Diane from Material Issues

[@CA2AL]

"Girlfriend" needs to be added too.

[@2016-m1h]

Haven’t heard this in 20 years. 90’s music the best

[@falcon0351]

The 90’s was the best.we had song after song that was cool with awesome hooks-guitar bangers…love this era so much.Matthew Sweet is awesome.still listening 2022

[@timeout1958]

...and beyond!

[@DopamineOverload]

Hear, hear.

[@JosephRodriguez-eh6iu]

90s the decline of rock n roll Rapp took over n and of great talent out there but rap $$ for 1 hit Das it

[@raymondgerman6671]

The 90’s were good, but I am 74 and think that about the 60’s and early 70’s. Fortunately, there were bands that saved me from disco.😊

[@wadsworthaaron]

Matthew Sweet layed down some of the best pure rock & roll in the 90s. His sensibility as a writer was just pure brilliance. It's decades later and it still sounds fresh and vibrant.

[@argopunk]

Get well from Toronto. This song brings back memories of how free we were back then.

[@lindseysummers5351]

Prayers for a full recovery, Matthew. Rise out of this like a phoenix. You've given us so much for years with your music. Now we're here for you. You got this!!

[@pa609]

He is so great, it’s a shame more people don’t know how good he is.

[@alevela9309]

At least he got to party with Mike Meyer and that Bangles chick.

[@uhfch2358]

I’m beginning to think ... maybe they don’t know .................

[@DopamineOverload]

Those who know, know.

[@rachelcase2461]

He is so underrated. This song takes me right back to the 90's. Love it.

[@rmarkenjr]

Such an underrated artist.

[@jumpinjojo]

There is no rating system for artists. It’s all subjective.

[@tanya-xoxo]

This album came out when I was in highschool, every time I listen to these songs its like being right back there. Music is amazing.

[@p123a6]

I haven't heard this song in a couple decades. Was at the gym this morning, and it came on over the speakers. What a wave of nostalgia that hit me! On my home I had this thing cranked.... my God what a tune!

[@hmcdude1027]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. 👍

[@mokocchidayo]

Konnichiwa! I came back to watch this video for the first time in years. And liked all 600+ comments to be with all the people who love this song! From a Japanese Matthew fan who spent her youth in the 90s!

[@jamesd242]

Arigato

[@krobin7h]

Awesome song. Never understood why Mathew Sweet never got more airplay and acclaim, so talented.

[@scoobtube5746]

I'll just say there's a hidden agenda behind the music industry that seeks to promote certain things while burying others. The people who own the record labels, networks, and airwaves are interested in more than just money or rewarding talent.

[@jamesd242]

Poor agent

[@ericdraven5346]

Such an underrated artist

[@smittenkit]

I still rock out to him for days

[@rebjiii]

YEP....great song from an epic album

[@tysparks598]

Ikr? I saw him in Nashville in 1994, he was great in concert, a whole lineup of different guitars switching it up, it was after Girlfriend, the tour for Altered Beast... So underrated

[@Dreadandcircuses]

@@tysparks598 I was at that show.

[@joelmiddaugh8229]

Underrated and now overweight. Poor guy.

[@ldgolias]

Matthew Sweet is amazing.

[@brucegoodman6767]

Read mr sweet had a bad stroke. So checking out songs that helped his career. So sorry to hear about his stroke you’re in a lot of people’s prayers.

[@gaylasmith1565]

Never tire of this song. Perfectly crafted. Classic pop song. I don't understand why it did not receive more airplay.

[@porterism100]

This song and the follow-up single We're the Same (also very good) was played pretty heavily in the spring/summer of 1995 where I was. If I had to guess, it was the Oasis album What's the Story Morning Glory that was released in fall that dictated what alternative music was going to sound like for the next little while, namely Britpop and bands like Oasis, Blur, Elastica, etc. It doesn't exactly jive with Sweet's music which is decidedly more bubblegum in tone. If I remember, Sweet did a slew of soundtrack and compilation album singles (notably he did the Scooby Doo theme song, which I thought was awesome), but I don't think it did much to help his recognition. I wish more people knew about Matthew Sweet too.

[@Tommyhedland]

pop song? this is alternative rock 😒

[@matthewfraney9108]

those terms are mutually exclusive

[@newadventure5609]

I couldn’t have said it better! The first time I heard this song, I was at work. It was late at night, and I was ending my shift at a supermarket. A friend of mine came over and played it to me. I was completely blown away! It was one of the most perfect songs I had never heard! Some years later, I was looking for the album at a local record store. I asked the girl behind the counter if she had it, and she replied:” Matthew Sweet?” We don’t keep that kind of junk in stock anymore...it just doesn’t sell”! I immediately walked out. I was totally surprised.

[@AthensDawgs]

This song got substantial air time here in Atlanta on 99x. It's a fantastic song.

[@dingalingmasterpiecetheater]

I remember when this cd came into the studio. This song blew me away! Played it on everyone of my college radio shows. RIP 91.3 WSGR!

[@Coolmite25]

That wouldn’t be South Green Radio at OU would it?

[@maryb3855]

This is one of the best Matthew Sweet songs!

[@natevm7888]

Man I forgot about this song and all the sudden the chorus popped into my head today like over 2 decades later! Pure joy, 90s where the best music just awesome! ❤️💖❤️💖

[@kimv6547]

That's exactly what happened to me today so... here I am! 😆

[@natevm7888]

​@@kimv6547Glad to know i'm not alone my friend!

[@akrokrchik]

Matthew Sweet is one of the most underrated artists ever!

[@garyroberts888]

I still sing this song at karaoke. It gets the whole place rocking.

[@stevenvivian4767]

As so many others have: wishing the best for Matthew and his family. My daughters heard his music growing up and love it to this day.

[@neopatrician]

Hands down my favorite Matthew Sweet song. Played it on ghetto gear back in the 90s, play it with some modern gear now, but now mostly the same vintage as the video. The gear in this video is better than my modern stuff by far.

[@Stratman5150]

I'm pretty sure this song landed me my wife. She visited practice back in the day and thought this was an original. Such an amazing song. Thanks Matthew!

[@xanajak]

I can listen to this on a loop for hours, and probably have. "Cuz I'm sick of myself when I look at you, something as beautiful and true."

[@scottgibeault1717]

I first heard this song when I was 15. I'm now 43. I've never heard of another Matthew Sweet song. Yet I can remember the first time I heard this song. Weird.

[@theendistheend123]

Listen to "girlfriend" "we're the same" "Evangeline"

[@MistahMatzah]

This song was on such heavy rotation on MuchMusic that they may as well have changed the name to Matthew Sweet TV. Total classic.

[@zero_____given]

I was 39 when this song came out, heard it today at 63 still a great song to sing along with.

[@mickwarfield2447]

I don't think there's any better rock & roll song ever... This song is a masterpiece!

[@MS-fb3xf]

Matthew Sweet was the 90s king of the buttery power chord progression. I saw him live once at an outdoor festival in '95, and he's as good live as he was on the album. He was drunk off his ass at the time, and still kiling it.

[@christianbelanger621]

Dedicated guitarist doing his solo from an hospital bed. Can't stop the Rock 'n' Roll

[@longgrayline8055]

One of the great songs of the 90’s. Matthew Sweet always had a Beatlesque way of approaching songs with some fun and upbeat things going in his songs. He’s a rocker.

[@jeremylacy96]

I have loved this song since the start. I especially love the string rip @ 3:02!! Nice job Matthew!!

[@johnglass7383]

Great jam. Full-on mid-1990s. I was in downtown Mobile, sipping Pabst, running around in my Reliant K. Clueless. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

[@robertsheehanii8096]

This is just one of those songs that brings me back to my teenage days, on the couch in the basement with my 4 friends, MTV in the background, when we acted like life was so hard but knew how easy we had it. This song brings back the good part of being a 90s kid

[@TheSleepingonit]

We need to bring the 90s back

[@Skkra]

YES.

[@LexZionsUniverse]

Please❤

[@eurofritz4617]

I will spit the difference, lets get 1985-1995 in the mix

[@TheSleepingonit]

Wish I could go back there and stay

[@roygbiv7534]

This song is medicine. This song is love. This song is exactly what we need today.

[@rickwpaperworkmakeschildsu4655]

Sooooo many great songs in the 90's and i was in my 20's and very lucky to experience these songs on the radio and MTV!

[@williemcgee7291]

Such a brilliant songwriter. His songs are pretty much perfect.

[@BedlamAndBones]

I agree... wait for it... 100%!!! Sorry.

[@jamiemartinez8674]

oh yeah..perfection..

[@stringname.youtubegooglepl2505]

_Sweet_ perfection.

[@thomasharrell3681]

That whole album is great. Highly recommend it if you do not have it.

[@keenanhenderson1113]

Matthew Sweet is Mr. Power Pop. He is so good at what he does: sweet voice and fast tempo combined. Can't beat it!

[@tonyleva35]

Matthew Sweet is stupidly underrated.

[@anthonyv9324]

Feel better Matthew. Praying for you 10/23/24

[@BilisNegra]

This level of (power) pop perfection is simply astounding. What a melody gifted guy.

[@tanner1ful]

Thanks dad for getting me into the best genre of music . RIP ❤ If it werent for you I wouldnt know about classic rock , this and more .

[@davebarnett8546]

I was 16 in the summer of 95. The 90's were so great! .... !!!

[@vesta3126]

Tell me about it

[@eggyolked108]

...and today we're in the age of degeneracy

[@rabbit0877]

I was 18. I miss the 90’s so much. Good times.

[@chrisrj9871]

@@rabbit0877 - 15 in '95.

[@susanmaggiora4800]

dave barnett I was 26 & having the time of my life!

[@SethHurwitzwriter]

Richard Lloyd in a hospital bed is still one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time.

[@cakredi4132]

That 'solo guitar in the hospital' was the best moment in Alternative Nation's history.

[@danielpittman889]

When the vocals lift from the verses to the pre-chorus! Also, fantastic production and engineering on this whole album.

[@MikeFlamingo]

Super underrated musician. Some of the coolest catchy songs of the mid 90s for sure!

[@greenxxghostie]

You don't know how you move me Deconstruct me And consume me I'm all used up I'm out of luck I am starstruck By something in your eyes that is keeping my hope alive But I'm sick of myself when I look at you Something is beautiful and true In a world that's ugly and a lie It's hard to even want to try And I'm beginning to think baby you don't know I'll take or leave The room to breathe The choice to leave you I'll throw away A chance at greatness Just to make this Dream come into play, I don't know if I'll find a way 'cause I'm sick of myself when I look at you Something is beautiful and true In a world that's ugly and a lie It's hard to even want to try And I'm beginning to think baby you don't know I'm beginning to think baby you don't know There's something in your eyes that is keeping my hope alive But I'm sick of myself when I look at you Something is beautiful and true In a world that's ugly and a lie It's hard to even want to try And I'm beginning to think baby you don't know I'm beginning to think baby you don't know

[@BobbyMidnightRocks]

Got this CD autographed at Tower Records Chicago back in the day. One of my faves!

[@alevela9309]

Tower records... almost forgot they ever existed. Last time I went in there I was looking for School of Fish cd and a Gruntruck cd.

[@kirstenhazen5650]

The 90s had such good music!!!! My favorite decade of my life!

[@mrgoblueguy]

I can’t believe he wasn’t a big star. Thank you fir the great music

[@YuccaSpeedShop]

this is one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@herbertrichard614]

Matty Sweet is Jesus.

[@typorter-pp6lh]

This song and album will always be the soundtrack to the first love of my life at age 19. Just hearing this song gives me that lovesick queasy feeling again at 43.

[@fuffb140]

Same here ,brother. That's the power of music.

[@tysparks598]

Same age (45), same feel, bro

[@patdeen3960]

Im only 32 and I have already realized nastalgia is one if the most powerful things in the world. Its amazing how this song can make me feel like a little kid playing super Nintendo again.

[@alevela9309]

This song also makes me pine for someone of my younger days. She wasn't the one. But she was special to me and I miss our time together.

[@oiramsq73]

First something cheesy: I may get "Sick of Myself"... but never sick of THIS SONG. When I heard this song the very first time I was completely blown away. It has the power chords and all that - but it also encapsulates that sentiment that we all feel about another person at one time or another. Still does!

[@edt.5118]

Nothing is better than power pop. Doesn't matter if it is from the 60's, 70's, or anytime. Search for Big Star for one example.

[@factoryobserver]

I might be off but matthew always felt like one of the best writers to come out of the 90’s. A musical genius imo. He had everly level harmonies and the spine of the replacements. Im sure there were many other apparent comparisons but what an timeless writer. I will never understand why he wasnt bigger than alot of things but such is life. Its a complete mess and he always made me feel a bit of hope or peace while listening. Pure genius

[@Coldeternal]

I fell in love with this song when it came out and I am still in love with it today. And it is still dedicated to the same person. It is the perfect little gem, capturing a time that will never be again.

[@accorsistudios]

Sweet was one of the top 5 concerts I've ever seen. Something went wrong in the first song, he turned around yelled at everyone in the band and the electricity went off the goddamned chain. I was unsafe and I loved it!!!!!!!! Remaster this bad boy!

[@wildmercuryfilms]

I saw him in 1995 in Davenport Iowa, and around 2000 in Omaha.

[@elmarko9051]

So, reviewing Matthew Sweet's Wiki page, this fellow had a limited amount of commercial success, but got to make music with artists most people would recognize. Matthew Sweet is a journeyman, musician, recording artist, song writer, I'm stunned that I didn't know more about him and his accomplishments. Because I gravitate to 90's punk-pop, invariably the KZbin algorithm would point me to this song...thank goodness it did.

[@GaryRoberts-b8n]

Chris was a musical prophet. The closest to understanding God without meeting God. His life and words, his music, only God gave him that ability, and we got to witness.

[@bobkaiser8782]

I remember initially dismissing this album when it came out. I let a friend use mycar & he left the CD in my stereo. It stayed in there for a solid 3 weeks before he made give it back. Such a great album front to back.

[@benjmiester]

Man, this used to loop constantly on MTV back in the 90s. I had absolutely 0 problem with that!

[@machbaby]

One of the greatest guitar intro riffs, ever...

[@Ram-do7ud]

Long forgotten about this gem until I heard it the other day on XM. Brought me back! 90's!! I need a time machine

[@mrjrazzo]

Never tired of this! Where have you gone matthew sweet

[@IDieHardForever]

I wonder this at least 3 times a year for 20 years.

[@jusjinx6664]

Just heard this for the first time in years on Lithium a few days ago and can't get it out of my head!!! This and Girlfriend were my go-to songs for crushes when I was in high school in the 90s!!!😂😂😂

[@lorenamontibeller3519]

My favorite song of Matthew! He is so cute ♥ I born in 91 and i miss songs like this. Thanks Matthew ^^

[@Skinnyd4]

Not only is this a great song, but Matthew Sweet just comes off as a genuinely cool guy, the kind I'd have definitely had fun chillin with back in the day... probably while this song cranked in the background (hey, it's what we did in 1996).

[@richdeleon7661]

I was bout 20 when I heard this on 120 minutes, I played drums but punk music. I love 90s alt n indie, Matthew Sweet very underrated guitarist

[@greenwave819]

Hearing this in 2021 reminds me of a very important song that had been left off my list of classics. Wow Wow Wow. us old school enthusiasts are hard pressed to have our "solid lists of the greatest" I've done so many internet searches.... stuff like this somehow filters through. Well,not now. I've got this from now until "I'm sick of myself"

[@Skinsfan597]

Underrated artist. He got a lot of airplay on the alt rock stations in the early 90’s, but I don’t remember hearing him on any other stations

[@rachelsklarmedia]

I love this song so much.

[@Peter-eo2jy]

It honestly could not get any better than this! Just plain wow!

[@tradermario7297]

Very nostalgic. This was a song I wanted to hear over and over and catch it on tape. Hearing it now is still great to jam to.

[@haymaker710]

First concert I ever went to when I was 16 was the KROQ Weenie Roast 1995 and Matthew Sweet was the opening act. When he played this song I got chills all over my body.

[@TC-yz3se]

One of the greatest songs of all time. Get better soon, Matthew!!!

[@RK-ml2ns]

Guitar playing is so unique in this classic.

[@kathyheavner3585]

I hope you found the girl of your dreams, Matthew ❤️ You've written a perfect Pop song here ❤️ Wishing you a speedy recovery 🙏 God bless you

[@angeleightonmorningstone3282]

Arguably the best power-pop artist of the 90's. I loved this album front to back.

[@adamcorso2972]

I could listen to this song over and over and over. When I lived in Ohio, a college radio station at night would play many alternative rock bands and underground stuff from the entire era, and I would listen to this on a radio under my pillow and sleep to it. I love being a 90s kid!