Matt Flinders - The Best Of Matt Flinders

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Review by Swapnil Bhavsar

The Best Of Matt Flinders: A Time Capsule of Aussie Pop Brilliance Let’s get real for a sec—there’s something magical about unearthing an album like The Best Of Matt Flinders. Released way back in ‘74, this gem from Down Under feels like flipping through your grandad’s photo album but with better sound quality. It’s not flashy or overproduced; it just sits there, warm and inviting, like a cuppa on a rainy afternoon. The genre? Pop, sure, but it leans into vocal-heavy ballads and light music that’ll have you humming along before you even realize it. Now, let me tell ya—this isn’t one of those albums where every track is forgettable filler. Oh no, some cuts stick to your brain like gum on a hot sidewalk. Take “Butterfly,” for instance. This tune floats in like… well, a butterfly, all delicate and fluttery, with lyrics that feel nostalgic without being cheesy. You can almost picture Matt Flinders himself sitting cross-legged in his backyard, strumming away while the world spins by. It’s simple, yeah, but sometimes simple hits hardest. Then there’s “I’m Coming Home.” Man, if this song doesn’t give you goosebumps, check your pulse. The raw emotion in Flinders’ voice makes it feel personal, like he wrote it just for you after a long day at work. There’s no big orchestral swell or fancy tricks—just pure, heartfelt delivery. And honestly? That’s what sticks with me most. These songs don’t try too hard; they just are. It’s funny how these tracks still resonate decades later. Maybe it’s because they’re stripped-down reminders of human connection, love, and longing—all things we haven’t quite figured out yet (and probably never will). Or maybe it’s just that Matt had a knack for writing tunes that sneak up on you when you least expect it. Here’s the kicker though—the whole thing kinda feels like a secret. Like, why don’t more people know about Matt Flinders? Sure, he wasn’t cranking out chart-toppers left and right, but dude knew how to craft a melody that lingers. Listening to this record feels like finding a dusty old book in a secondhand shop and realizing it’s exactly what you needed to read all along. So yeah, give The Best Of Matt Flinders a spin. Let it wash over you like waves lapping at the shore. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find yourself humming “Butterfly” under your breath tomorrow—or maybe you won’t. Either way, isn’t it cool to think that somewhere out there, someone pressed play on this album and smiled?

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Artist: Matt Flinders
Album: The Best Of Matt Flinders
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
The Last Blues Song2:30
Butterfly2:55
By the Time I Get to Phoenix3:10
I Love You The Way That You Are
Home3:20
How Great Thou Art3:24
All Of A Sudden
I Love You the Way That You Are4:38
One More Time
I'm Coming Home2:37
Carey2:46
Picking Up Pebbles3:7
All of a Sudden3:32
One More Time2:51
I Watched You Walk Away3:2
Where Has All The Love Gone
Just Can't Sing A Love Song (In The Rain)
I'm Coming Home
Where Has All the Love Gone3:4
Just Can't Sing a Love Song2:57
Just Can't Sing A Love Song
You4:10
By The Time I Get To Phoenix
The Last Blues Song [

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Catalog Numbers

  • FCB 7308
  • FBAB-5308

Labels

Fable

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Formats

  • Cassette
  • Album
  • Compilation
  • Stereo
  • Vinyl
  • LP

About Matt Flinders

Matt Flinders (born Sylvan Louis Bonett in Alexandria, Egypt 1937) is a singer who rose to prominence in the late 1960s in Australia.

Real Name

    • Sylvan Louis Bonett

Name Vars

  • Flinders

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s an interesting fact: Matt Flinders, an Australian artist, released *The Best Of Matt Flinders* in 1974 under the Fable label. The album is a mix of heartfelt ballads and light pop tunes. One standout track, *"Butterfly,"* captures his smooth vocal style perfectly. What’s fascinating is how this album blends original songs with covers like *"By the Time I Get to Phoenix,"* showcasing his versatility as a singer. It’s a hidden gem from Australia’s 1970s music scene!