Get your FREE copy of ONE & ONLY
To celebrate my 20th physical release, I'm giving away copies my latest solo album,
One & Only — for FREE!
Just cover the five bucks for shipping, and I'll send a shiny new CD right to your door ...
"One and Only"
Here's what you'll get (for FREE) today:
A copy of "One & Only" on CD with handwritten lyrics inside 💿
Thirty minutes of melody-driven, punk-rooted songs with guaranteed hooks, made with acoustic instruments and a slight chip on the shoulder 🗣️
Instant access to hi-quality wavs and mp3s to stream or download
(hit play to hear a song from the album as you scroll ... if you wanna)
The Truth About This CD Giveaway?
Why would I buy a bunch of CDs to give away when I could just plop it all on streaming? Fair question.
Flash back to the mid-'90s, and you'd find me and my first band sheepishly roaming the mall, handing out free tapes to anyone who "looked cool." "Wanna ... uh ... check out some music?" Awkward as hell, but strangely it often worked.
Fast forward to now, and I’m still drawn to that idea — connecting directly with those few who might actually "get" what I’m dishing out.
This ain't the mall, but still:
One and Only is my 20th (!) physical release as a musician. With fresh studio tracks alongside new live recordings, this album has both the raw, stripped-down-ness and the fully-fleshed-with-polish-ness that I've been aiming for in recent years.
As for the CD ...
Streaming’s nice and all, but I say nothing beats ripping into a personalized, hand-stuffed, non-Amazonian package from someone who likes you. (Plus, there are a few bonus tracks that won’t hit Spotify.)
Well, anyway ... if you want in, just punch that button thing and I'll get yours going ...
Some shameless promotional quotes
“Riggle demonstrates an uncommon degree of self-awareness and introspection in his lyrics.”
- Ft. Worth Weekly
“In the vein of Beach Boys, Green Day and Violent Femmes, yet unique…"
- Harder Beat
"Enough to make you remember why punk rock is still important."
- Dallas Observer
Discography of my physical releases ...
1994 - Matt Riggle "Jay No Uncle" cassette
1995 - Uncle J "Oh My Leg" cassette
1995 - Uncle J "S/T" cassette
1996 Ed Banky's Car "Blue Tape" cassette
1996 - Ed Banky's Car "Hip and Pretty" cassette
1997 - Ed Banky's Car "I Don't Even Like Coffee" 7-inch vinyl
1998 - The Fitz "Wasting My Time" 12-inch vinyl
2000 - 41 Gorgeous Blocks "An Emotional Young Person Just Like Yourself" CD
2001 - 41 Gorgeous Blocks "It Isn't Supposed To Be This Way" CD
2002- 41 Gorgeous Blocks "Swallow the Sandwich" CD
2003 - 41 Gorgeous Blocks "Well..." Enchanced CD/EP
2004 - 41 Gorgeous Blocks "Well I Sorta Know How You Feel" CD
2005 - 41 Gorgeous Blocks "Resigned" CD
2007 - 41 Gorgeous Blocks "Querulous" CD
2010 - 41 Gorgeous Blocks "This Kills Me" CD
2012 - Matt Riggle "More Than Mud" CD
2019 - This Kills Me "The End" CD
2023 - Ed Banky's Car "Meanwhile in Grand Prairie, Texas" 12-inch vinyl
2023 - 41 Gorgeous Blocks "Anyhoo" CD
2024 - Matt Riggle "One and Only" CD
"I listened to 'One and Only' many times today. I continue to think of it as a very deep mine of wisdom. And the production really pumps. Weird thing is if you were just to read the words, it might seem negative: my whole world crashing down, fell off the deep end, etc. But it doesn't come across as depressing, or anything unduly neurotic. It comes across as something everybody feels. It's like somebody who recognizes things like inevitability and futility, but he is going to try nonetheless. Also, Threatened to give a shit is a really great line. I don't know why, but it is somehow funny and profound at once. So yeah, that song has really been in my head all day."
-John I.
So, just to reiterate, here's what you can get (for FREE) today:
A copy of "One and Only" on CD with handwritten lyrics inside 💿
Thirty minutes of melody-driven, punk-rooted songs with guaranteed hooks, made with real instruments and a slight chip on the shoulder 🗣️
Instant access to hi-quality wavs and mp3s to stream or download
More obligatory aw-shucks-ness
“It’s not often you meet musicians that have talent, love for the scene, compassion, and generosity. Matt has all of these qualities. Lead guitar to harmonica to singing coupled with some humorous stories, Matt’s stage performance and presence brings old school rock melodies back when music was pure. In short, his music makes us forget about today’s troubles even if for a brief time. He is also very generous with supporting other bands on the bill, buying libations for fans, approachable for conversation, and pushing their merch. I know......I’ve seen it in person."
-Chris, The Rusty Nail (Ardmore, PA)
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Thanks for being someone who reads this far and is (maybe?) considering my CD. I like those qualities.
Perhaps you've thought of a question I've not answered? If so, just shoot me a message. Otherwise, I hope to be shippin' you a package very soon.
Me, frozen in time and gazing up at that fancy order form ...
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