Album review 'Turning Points', November 22nd
FOLKING.COM
"Mattias Lies’ new folk album, Turning Points, continues (as did his last record, Highs And Lows), to calm the hot lava ash of the current state of human affairs. To be blunt: this is a wonderful folk album that conjures the melodic patience of the very best of the 70’s singer-songwriters like Neil Young, Paul Simon, and Don McLean."
- Bill Golembeski, Folking.com
Album review & interview, November 5th
GAFFA
Album review, interview & video premiere of 'Turning Point'- the focus track of the new album. This article also contains the backstory of the album, influences and a lot more.
Click on the image to watch the music video 'Turning Point'
Album review 'Turning Points'
Emerging Folk
"Swedish folk artist Mattias Lies calms a coming storm on his new single Light & Ease. Included on his new album Turning Points, the single is a classic folk style novella, executed perfectly by his soft touch on guitar and believable vocal performance. There is a warm vintage tone to the recording, produced like a time machine placing it in the mid 60s golden folk period. Fans of Bonny Light Horseman and Angelo De Augustine will enjoy Mattias Lies and his ability to make familiar folk sound new. Like a folk Shaman, Mattias spreads his message through song."
- Emerging Folk, Philadelphia
Album review 'Turning Points'
Sinusoidal
"Turning Points as an album really displays Mattias Lies’ indie-folk experience, complete with his well-meaning lyrics and succinct vocals and harmonies. This is yet another feather in Lies’ cap and anothersisu ( Finnish word similar to gutsy) step towards embracing and introspecting on one’s experiences. The best part about Mattias Lies and the magic he has crafted with his albums, especially Turning Points is the almost universal experience of wanting to relate to music that comforts you and gives you a sense of purpose. The album doesn’t shove these beautiful songs down your throat but invites you to listen and unwind with it."
Sharon Serrao, Sinusoidal, India
“He always wears his heart on his sleeve and has a voice that feels like a cozy fire place. Mattias is on his way to solidifying his place in the music industry and is set to having a lasting impact on the industry as a whole. After having a chance to listen to a lot of his tracks, we here at The study Lounge are definitely fans. We are pleased to present you all with his single, ‘The Great Divide’.” - The Study Lounge, Detroit Michigan
Album review 'Turning Points'
Dalademokraten
The music critic Lennart Götesson reviews the new album.
Personal portrait
Annonsbladet
Mattias shares his backstory and the processes behind the new album 'Turning Points'.
Single Review 'The Great Divide'
The Other Side Reviews
"Lies’ vocals call to your soul over the gentle piano that opens the track. There is a poetic turn to the lyrics that add a sense of depth to the message. The imagery he weaves into the lyrics are powerful and really connect with a part of your soul that you never knew needed nurturing. His voice is a soothing balm over your skin while slinging a friendly arm around you to comfort you. The chorus sweeps through your senses and has you feeling the ruffle of a gentle breeze.”
Claudia M, The Other Side Reviews
“Mattias Lies brings one of the biggest releases of the year with the superb lyricism of “The Great Divide”!” - Alessandro Iglesias
— Roadie Music, Brazil (This review is written in several different languages)
Single review 'The Great Divide'
Zerp Music, Dope tracks from around the globe
"I am grateful for hearing this song. The music alone is very well done and enjoyable to listen to, but this song has more – it has wonderful lyrics."
- Zerp
“Thank you, Mattias, for opening the doors to our hearts and minds, and offering us the opportunity to make peace with our demons, as you once did.” - Yannick Mirko