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*Long Day 'Zine*
~Issue #10 ~ November 18, 1998
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**Table of Contents**
It's Been a Long Day................................................................. Greetings
What Did You Hope to Learn About Here......................................... News
Don't Rush This Baby.................................................................. Touring
I Wonder What It's Like To Be the Head Honcho....................... Chart Stats
Heaven Sweep Me Away.............................................................. Feature
It's Better Than Nothing........................................................ Merchandise
I Hang On Everything About You.................................................... Article
Pull Out Some Hope for Me................................................. Interpetations
Funny How it Comes to Pass.......................................... Concert Reviews
Outside it's Stopped Raining......................................................... Poems
Kept This Hat of Broken Dreams.................................................. Dreams
In Fact It's Phony as Hell...................................................... Marketplace
Don't it Make You Wanna Think Damn....................................... Whatever
I Forget When Words Were Only Words.................................... Questions
I Could Say So Much................................................................. Quote(s)
You Get So Far So Fast....................................... Timeline of Matchbox 20
Cause I've Been Cheated, I've been Wronged....................... Advertisments
We Always Say it Would be Good to Go Away........................ Good-byes
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*It's Been a Long Day*
Greetings
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~Hello from all of us at Long Day 'Zine~
Hey guys! -
Well I hope your all ready for our HUGE One Year Anniversary Issue! We put A LOT of time and effort into this. Especially with my stupid computer breaking down and everything. Much thanks to everyone who helped us out by re-sending thier contributions! Please read the Good-Bye Comments for a somewhat sad announcement.
Thanks -
The Long Day Girls -
Meera - MatchboxZ0@aol.com
Michelle - MBZinePage@aol.com
Carrie - Carrie6896@aol.com
Ali - MusicMffin@aol.com
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*What Did You Hope to Learn About Here*
News
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~What's up with the band~
Latest news! To all the girls out there in love with Rob, well he has a kid named Maison Avery William Thomas born July10, 1998. The mother is Kerry. He is engaged to get married in the Spring. That sucks!!!!!!!!
- Ronvand@aol.com
- For the new single "Back 2 Good" a video has been released. It premiered on MTV's Total Request alittle bit ago, but be sure to tune in occasionally to try to catch it if you missed it. MTV is having a "Spankin' New Video Week" or something dodgy like that, starting Sun (11/15) so you may want to watch then. Be sure to send in any video reviews
- The 1998 Billboard Awards will be broadcast on VH1 on December 7th. Mb20 won their award so be sure to tune in.
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*Don't Rush This Baby*
Touring
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Sorry! - but Matchbox20 will not be touring until the release of thier next album! : (
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*I Wonder What It's Like To Be the Head Honcho*
Chart Stats
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Billboard Top 100 - Oct. 24, 98
#44 - Yourself or Someone Like You
Casey's Top 40 - Oct. 17, 98
#40 - Back 2 Good
Rick Dee's Weekly Top 40 - Oct. 17, 98
#8 - Real World
Soundscan: Record Label Charts
#44 - Yourself or Someone Like You
Gavin Chats Top 40- Oct. 14, 98
#20 - Real World
Pollstar - Top 40 Tours - Oct. 19, 98
#37 - Matchbox 20
- Compiled by Michelle, MBZinePage@aol.com
- "Long Day"
•" Top Five on various record Industry trade charts •" Billboard "Mainstream Rock Tracks" chart (22 weeks)
- "Push"
• " #1 on Billboard"s "Hot 100 Airplay" and "Modern Rock Tracks" charts
• " #1 Album Network"s "Alternative Airplay"
• " #1 Friday Morning Quarterback"s "Modern Rock Top 50 Airplay"
• " #1 Hits" "Post Modern Top 20 Airplay" #1 Radio & Records" "Alternative Top 50"
• " #1 on the combined rock airplay chart ("Modern Rock" & "The Big Picture") in Billboard"s radio publication, Rock Monitor
- "3am"
• " #3 Billboard "Hot 100 Airplay" chart
• " Top Five on Billboard"s "Mainstream Rock Tracks" and "Modern Rock Tracks"
• " #1 on Billboard"s "Adult Top 40" chart
• " #1 on R&R"s Adult Alternative, Hot AC, and Modern AC charts
- Briz52@aol.com
And to commemorate the One Year Anniversary - Here are the Chart Stats from the very first issue! Compiled by - Carrie6896@aol.com
MTV's Top 20 Countdown (US)
#2 MATCHBOX 20 - Push / (Lava/Atlantic Records/ The Atlantic Group)
September 13, 1997
(Compiled for the week of September 8, Airdate September 13.)
Billboard 200 Top Albums
#7`` Yourself Or Someone Like You, '' Matchbox 20. Lava. (Platinum)
As of Wednesday, September 3, 1997
Mainstream Rock Tracks
#8 `` Push, '' Matchbox 20. Lava.
As of Wednesday, September 3, 1997
Modern Rock Tracks
#6 `` Push, '' Matchbox 20. Lava.
As of Wednesday, September 3, 1997
The Top 250 Albums
Compiled by SoundScan, Inc.
#7 "Yourself or Someone Like You" Matchbox 20 (Atlantic)
September 19, 1997
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*Heaven Sweep Me Away*
Feature
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~Matchbox 20 Past, Present & Future~
The first time I ever heard Matchbox 20 was at Edgefest in Dallas in April of 1997. They played their set early in the morning and I was so taken with this band that all of the other acts for the rest of the day seemed mediocre. They blew me away. I later read a quote by Rob Thomas in which he said that show was the first "big show" the band had done. It blows my mind to know that I was there on the ground floor. It's been a blast to see so many people fall in love with the same music that I fell in love with that day.
-Deanne
Deanne70@hotmail.com
This is no lie--this is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me god. This is my concert review (just one) from March 11th, 1998 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at The Rave. This venue, The Rave, is all general admission, and so I wanted to get there early so that we could get in and get up next to the stage. So I pleaded with my mom to get off work early and she tried, but she couldn't get off work until 5, and then she had to get all her shit together, so we didn't get on the road until 5:15pm. And it takes 45+ minutes to get there from my house, so we got going. We got caught in this awful traffic jam, I was just BAWLING. Because I knew we were going to be WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY the hell in the back, and so I made her just lay on the horn so people would get moving. The concert was supposed to start at 7, we got there at 6:30pm (finally) and we got into the venue. I was so pissed, there were so many people there already. And so my friend and I were just standing on the side, looking for some dorky people to shove through to get close to the stage. Well, we were just standing there, and looking around to see what kind of people were there, mainly scoping for guys, and I look over. I almost shit my pants. There was a tall guy, with a dark long trench coat, this dark grey stocking cap thinger and these scrubby black jeans and some combat boots. I was like, whoa... that looks like Adam..and then I was like, nahhh, they wouldn't just be standing around in by the fans. So I shrugged it off and looked away, but I couldn't get the thought that there could be the slightest chance of that being him, so I looked again, subtly though, because we were close and I didn't want him to think I was staring and incase it wasn't him, I didn't want him to think i was staring and then have him come kick my ass. But, then who do I spy? A short little guy, with a black stocking cap on, this grungy old long leather jacket, and this old tennies and a black pair of jeans. And i was like..WHOA!! PAUL!!! Then I knew it was them and I hadn't said anything to my friend this whole time incase it wasn't them I didn't want to sound like this complete and utter dumbass, so I was like, 'Nikki, that's Adam and Paul!!' and she was like, 'No way, where???' and I pointed. And she was like, 'Nahhhh.. that's not them..they look too scrubby, and think about it Anna, why would they just be HANGING OUT around out here??' I didn't care. I went up to him(Adam) and I was so scared. I knew I was drooling (not kidding) and I was like, 'Are you Adam?' and he just stared at me and circled me. Scared the shit out of me for like 10 seconds because he just stared, and I at first thought, 'Oh man, here goes, I'm going to get my ass kicked, it's not him!!' and then he smiled and was like,'Yeah, I am..but don't tell anybody..' and I turned around and I was like, 'And you're Paul!!?!??' and he just gave me this HUGE hug. I was dying. I'm not kidding. And Paul is SO SHORT!! AHAHAAA..IT'S THE BEST!!!!..whoa, whoa, whoa. They signed autographs, and they talked to us, and Adam would not stop tickling me!! We talked to them for like a half an hour but then, they decided they should go because they wanted to get the show going because they were going out afterwards with The Gufs (because they're really good friends) and they didn't want too many people recognizing them. We were the only ones that did. It was so great. And so, yeah, that's my AWESOME matchbox20 experience.
- anna__rose@yahoo.com
I just have a quick thing to tell you about. I'm sure that all of you are desperate for a new CD from our boys (as most of us are), but it doesn't look like it will happen too soon. I have it on strong authority (band member's Mom) that the boys will be going into the studio in February to record the new CD, but it probably won't be released until Thanksgiving of 1999!! We have to wait an entire year for some new music!!!! UGH!!! I've heard that they are taking a quick break right now (a very well deserved break from 2 years on the road!!!). They will head back overseas for some more dates and then take off again for the holidays. And then......off to the studio they will go!!
More good news: our boys have been talking about doing some other things to tide us over....like a home video!!!! Don't have any specific details yet, but will definitely pass on any information I can once I hear it.
By the way, saw the band here in Orlando last Sunday night. FANTASTIC!!!! It was the last show of this tour, of this CD. Man do they know how to put on a show. I'd do a concert review, but I don't think I have the words that could adequately express what an amazing experience their live show is.
-Tammy
Marajo119@aol.com
The first time I heard any Matchbox song was during the summer of '97. I was working as a parent's helper on the weekends and I would hear 'Push' about twice a day on the radio. Truthfully, I didn't really care for it at all and I think it was mainly because it was a different style of music than what I was used to. I was very stubborn about liking different styles of music. So, I immediately dismissed it without giving it a fair chance. Later on that year I bought this compilation cd which 'Push' was on. I never skipped that track and it eventually grew on me during the winter to the point I became obessed with learning the words. For about two weeks I ended up playing that one song over and over. Then I recieved a free issue of Launch in the mail which featured Matchbox 20. I was extremely happy about that! I had a new song to listen to, 'Real World', which I liked and I finally saw a live preformance. I finally bought the album but didn't really listen to it all that much until 2 weeks before I went to see them in May '98. I was so pissed at myself for not getting into it sooner. I instantly fell in love with 'Back 2 Good' and 'Kody'! I saw them live and it blew me away, so I saw them again 2 months later and now I can't get them out of my head.
Right now, today, I know if I hadn't have found Matchbox 20 I would be a big, huge, terrible mess, emotionally. How can I put my feelings into words, I'll just explain how they saved my life. I was on public transit listening to YOSLY and 'Hang' came on, for some reason that particular time I took it in a different context, the words and mood of the whole song struck me in a very emotional way. I was a hairline fracture away from bursting out crying, my eyes were full of tears. I realized right then and there, if I kept my life the way it was, the same daily routine, I would eventually implode. It took some time, I listened to the record constantly, but I finally decided to put my life in the right direction. Pulling myself out of an emotional breakdown and massive depression. It's these words that will travel with me for the rest of my life; "and we always say, it would be good to go away/ but if things don't work out like you think/ and there's nothing there to ease this ache/ if there's nothing there to make things change/ if it's the same for you I'll just hang". I cannot even attempt to explain the feeling I get when I listen to the record I just know right now, in the present, I would literally die without them!
For me the future of any band is always scary but I have good feelings about mb. I think this next record is going to be a lot stronger musically than the first, just because they have been on the road for 2 years and they know each other's playing style inside and out. Plus, I am greatly anticipating the outcome of Paul's and Kyle's stuff as well as Rob's new stuff and Brian and Adam's if they do any writing. I know they will be using Matt Serletic to produce again and that can never be a bad thing in my mind. The only thing I will be expecting from mb in the future, musically cuz that's what it's all about, is that they grow, evolve and learn from thier experiences so we don't get a YOSLY part 2 and so on. But the fact that they all are such strong musicians I don't think that will ever happen. So, I defianetly see a Matchbox 20 in my future as strong as now or maybe even more powerful, if I can ever fathom the idea.
-Jen
mbasylum@yahoo.com
I had always been familiar with the band matchbox20. "Push" was being played constantly on every radio station, and here and there "Long Day" would pop up. It wasn't until I woke up one morning and saw the video for ''3am'' premiering that they got my undivided attention. My first impression of Rob was that he was the hottest guy I had ever laid eyes on. I know that sounds shallow, but its true. I immediately took interest in there other songs, but I didn't want to get sick of them too fast, so I held off until Christmas to get the cd, which I opened a week in advance. Before "3am" was being played every other song, it came on very rarely, maybe once or twice a day. I remember waiting in my room by the radio for over 6 hours waiting for them to play ''3am''. I taped it and listened to it over and over again.I must have listened to it 40 times that night. The next day I went to my dad's where I have net-access, and pulled up every last detail about mb20, and printed it out. I fell in love with the band, and I had only heard 3 of their songs. I listened to the cd and loved every song on it. Every time Rob would hit high notes, or Adam played the guitar with so much feeling, I'd get butterflies in my stomach. They finally came in concert and I cried and cried because they were so fabulous. And here I am today, still loving every song on YOSLY,and snatching up all the imports I can. They are truly a legendary band, and they will always be the most inspirational group I've come across.
-Angela
catgirl_128@hotmail.com
Matchbox 20 came into my life through their first hit "Push." I heard the song and thought, ' Wow! what an awesome song.' So from then on "Push" was my favorite song. Then I saw the video.....and it just clicked. I was in love with Rob, and his incredible talent. He just made everything make sense. My 2 best friends, by this time, could see how much I loved Matchbox 20. So for no reason at all they bought me the CD. I listened to "Push" and started listening to all the other songs one by one. Finally, I got tickets to my first Matchbox 20 concert. It was March 20th, at the Hammerstien ballroom, NYC. I went with my best friends, we had awesome tickets. We were in standing room right near the stage. This was the best experience of my life. Rob looking and sounding hotter than ever. Adam looked at me and I practically melted. Matchbox 20 made a deep impact on my life. And I'll always love them.
-Missy
MISSY7917@aol.com
Oh boy, the big end of the year issue. Since the tour ended, there is no better time to talk about our boys. I can bet that everyone is sitting home waiting impatiently for their new CD since it's been about 18 years since their last one came out, and biting their nails all the way down waiting to see a new video or appearance to check out Rob's latest hairdo, Paul's new hair color, Kyle's boyish charm...<
We can all remember where we were when we first saw them or heard that catchy song ''Push''. That's why we're reading this now, is it not? I myself was eating popcorn with my friend Meg, flipping around the channels during a commercial during the Yankees game where we were taping Derek Jeter's every at bat. Since I had the tape already in there, I taped the video for the hell of it. We never got back to the game. That tape has a permanent weak spot in it from watching that video so much. Meg and I dubbed that night the "Night O' Shag," because those were our future plans for Rob.
We all got excited when they were on Letterman for the first time, Rob's wearing those tight black pants, his microphone falls and he makes this cute little face when he goes to pick it back up... Or the first time they were on Leno. And the second time they were on Letterman, and the second time they were on Leno...you get the point, am I right?
We all got excited when they were up for 2 AMA's and a Grammy. Even though they didn't win, we still love them. After all, it took Aerosmith quite some time to win a Grammy, and look how big they are now.
Our boys weren't big at first, and I'm really grateful for that, as I'm sure others are as well. I remember back in the day (of July '97) when I saw my first Matchbox 20 concert in this crappy looking bar where everyone had a contact high and my best friend Sara and I were watching them from the second row of the general admission floor, getting squeezed against the 2 x 4 on poles that was being used as a makeshift barrier. Afterwards we went outside and walked by the bus where they were chillin', and they signed autographs and gave hugs. Yup, back in the day. Six concerts later we're sitting in the back of the amphitheater, lucky enough to actually get seats that weren't on the lawn. We're psyched for their success, but at the same time a little bummed...we miss them after the shows! However, we all found out that freezing your ass off isn't that bad when you're waiting for them in particular.
For those of us who have met them, it's a little spooky, and almost unbelievable to see them on TV when you've been right next to them talking with 'em. It's almost like when your football team is the game of the week on the local news station, and you see all your friends on the team and in the stands. It's been such a long tour, and most of us have seen them multiple times and talked to them, and thanks to the website, especially Postcards From the Road (Thanks Adam!) we feel close enough to them to consider them our "friends."
I just thanked Adam, but we should really thank the entire band. Thank them for having such a great CD that we can put on when we're psyched, mellow, or pissed, and it will serve it's purpose. Thank them for exhaustively touring so their fans could see them at least once. Thank Rob for being such a hot dude, Paul for being so funny, Kyle for being a cutie, Brian for those phat glasses that we all love (and for asking me for a cigarette all 4 times I met him), and Adam for his silliness that Matchbox 20 would be a little less interesting without. It's been a great CD, tour, year, everything....
Peace Out All
- Jessie, Syracuse, NY
AMHoney3@aol.com
Past: I will never forget the first time I saw and heard Matchbox 20. I was working and MTV was on. "Push" came on and I stopped for a minute to watch a little of it. My very first reaction was to change the channel which is what I did. A couple hours later, the video came back on and I decided to watch the whole thing. I was awed by the symbolism of the video - it almost brought me to tears. One of my friends bought the cd and told me it was "pretty good" so I decided to get it. The most meaningful song on the cd was "Hang". Never before has a song made me cry so many times! All of the songs mean something different to me. Then I also thought the world of the band. I thought they were all so bold and creative and special in their own way.
Present: I still love MB20's music. If "Push" comes on the radio, I'll stop and just listen. It still has a huge effect on me. But as far as the band goes, I've come to think less of them (or some of them). I think that the "big rock show" is going to their heads. They're not who they used to be. AND yes I know that it's only natural that they will change some. Anyone would change if they were suddenly forced into fame and fortune. One specific example of change sticks out in my mind. I remember when the guys first started, a girl was wearing a jacket from the Salvation Army at the concert and Rob told her that he loved to shop there, that that was his favorite place. Well now he wears Gucci and raves about how much he's always had a passion for "really nice clothes". I also think that the guys stage presence has changed a lot too. Rob never seems into it (or not as into it as he was in the beginning). Some of them (Adam) still love their fans and let it be known.
Future: Rob once said that when a band comes out with their first record, they've had their whole life to prepare it and make it perfect. But then the band is expected to make the same great album in a year and it doesn't happen. Although I'd love for them to be able to have another great album, I'm not optimistic about it happening again. The guys want to be able to put all of their ideas and make one album. I'm not sure how people will react to the change. But then again, lots of people said YOSLY would never be a hit and look where it is now.
- matchbox@dbtech.net
Past: I never, ever used to listen to the radio, but when I started working in a nursing home, I'd turn on a resident's radio and listen to it while I was getting them up. This was my first introduction to Matchbox 20. I was listening to "Push" and thought, "Hmm, not bad." I made a mental note to remember the band's name and possibly check out their cd. Well, time passed and then ''3am'' came out. I absolutely fell in love with that song AND Matchbox 20. I don't know what it was, but that song just hit home with me. I felt connected to that song somehow, and ever since I've been a big fan. I taped the entire American Music Awards just because I knew they were performing. As I was watching their performance, I loved the way Rob gets into singing. He's so animated and passionate up there on stage.
Present: I can't believe how big Matchbox 20 has gotten. I recently saw them live and almost the whole place was sold out. It was awesome. They started out as a band that I heard on the radio, along with a million others, and became one of my most favorite bands. I can relate any emotion to a song on Yourself or Someone Like You. If I'm frustrated, I'll listen to "Real World," hyper, I'll listen to "Busted," or if I'm depressed or sad, I'll listen to "Hang" or "Shame." Their music means so many different things to me. They help me get through tough times and help me remember the good times. I was at a friend's house, and the ''3am'' video came on a few times, and me and my friend we always arguing about how many cigarettes Rob gives that guy. Well anyways, whenever I hear ''3am'', it reminds me of the night that me and that guy got together. Their music means everything to me.
Future: Hmmmm, I can see Matchbox 20 only getting bigger and better. The new album will be a huge success and the music is basically the same as it was on YOSLY, but it's more textured and deep. You can sense how tight the band is when they play together, which makes them all the more better. They will have the most successful concert tour of the year, beating even the Lollapalooza and Lillith Fair tours.
- Bubble6146@aol.com
I would just like to talk about Matchbox 20's past for the #10 issue.....this is short but sweet....all I know is that the first time I heard mb20 was the begininng of the summer two years ago. I woke up in the middle of the night and I couldn't get back to sleep. I turned on MTV and heard them talking about a brand new video by a new band called Matchbox 20. The song was called "Push." The second I heard this song I knew there was something special about this group. I looked at Rob and fell in love with both him, his beautiful voice and music. I kept thinking about them that night and the next time I went to the mall my friend and I bought the cd. It was the best $14 I've ever spent. Now I sit here wearing one of my 5 matchbox 20 shirts, listening to one of my imports and thinking about the Matchbox 20 concerts I've been to, and I'm glad I woke up that night.....if I didn't then maybe I wouldn't be here right now. Matchbox 20 is one of the greatest things to ever happen to me...I'll never stop liking them.. ever.
- rainbox20@aol.com
When I first met the boys of matchbox20, I hardly knew the words to "Push." I had only liked them for a few months, and had to actually take the autographs I'd gotten home and compare the names to those in the book to find out which guys I'd met. Looking back, it seems like an eternity. I've gone through so much with this band, and I will NEVER forget it. They haven't saved me from suicide, or pulled me through a rough time or anything, just taught me so much. I have learned tons about the music business and public relations through the fan club, it's amazing. Since that first time, every time I meet the band I act more like myself. Starting off afraid to talk to them, ending up poking Rob in the stomach as a "Hello." Each experience has been wonderful, and different. The first time I met the band was over a year ago, but I remember every detail as though it was yesterday. I love how there are so many fans now. I love how I can get online and look through over a hundred matchbox 20 websites. It makes me smile inside and out, and I hope this success lasts. The boys have already proven critics wrong. I love how you can go to a matchbox 20 concert and see fans chatting about their favorite band member. Starting the fan club was one of the best things I have ever done. I will be forever grateful to Linz for helping me get it started. There are so many caring and supportive people out there. Thanks to everyone for making this such a great experience.
- Morgan
Luvin MB20@aol.com
Past: The first time I seen Matchbox 20 was summer of 97'. I didn't like that type of music. I hated it actually. I was into rap. My best friend at the time saw the video for "Push" and was like " God, I love this song and that guy is so hot." I hated it and I actually thought Rob was ugly. Then, I started hearing it more and more and looking at Rob more and more. And now I am like their Number 1 fan who is obsessed with Rob! And "Push" is my all time Number 1 song.
Present: Oh gosh...I knew that Matchbox 20 would get famous fast. When I first saw them, it was at a rinky dink little place in November '97. Since then I have been to 3 more of their concerts. The last one I went to in August 98' held about 50,000 people! Now that's improvement. Plus the stage, lighting, and everything was MUCH better and the opening acts were MUCH better. Like Semisonic, Paula Cole, and Soul Asylum.
Future: I think Matchbox 20 is here to stay and they are not a one hit wonder. I knew every single song on YOSLY by heart and I am just pumped for the new album to come out. It's going to be weird because I have been listening to the same album for 1 yeaR now. I really wish that they would make Busted a single, though.
- Carrie
BrandGuess@aol.com
Part 2 ~ Issue 10
