It’s been far too long since the world has had the pleasure of hearing Matthews’ croon and gorgeous arrangements.

One of the things that I love most about Lansing-Dreiden’s music is how well it synthesizes and replicates everything I love about music.

The album weds poetic, intelligent lyrics and lush arrangements.

Definitely an interesting listen, because I don’t really know of anything that sounds like this.

For the most part, it’s an adventure that is not as worth taking as all the hype might lead you to think.

These songs are immediately compelling, perfectly rounded out, and though always brief, never feel truncated or half-done.

Eric Matthews has achieved an interesting, mysterious pop sound that oozes suaveness and sophistication.

Matthews seems to love to play with words as much as as he loves to play with orchestration and arrangements.

Few records made in the ’90s can get this or more emotional.

OVO is an almost excellent record, not without its flaws, I must admit, but pretty much worth the money.