How Far We've Come -- Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty has been around for a while now, but it's been a bit since they released anything new. "How Far We've Come" is the lead single off of their new album Exile on Mainstream. This single was released shortly before the album was, and has become rather popular so far.

The main strength of the song is that you feel as if you've know it for quite some time. The song is new, but has the sound of familiarity. Even upon a first listen you feel as if you knew the song your whole life. With a driving beat, and well thought lyrics there isn't really any reason not to like the song.

The single's music video is well done, even if way to many recent music videos have been going with the black and white theme. The stock footage of history used in the video has been well tread, but seems to give the song a deeper meaning and as such is a good match.

Overall the song has keeps the classic Matchbox Twenty sound, while still putting on something new. As catchy and addicting as the song is, there is no single great thing about it. Although the song is way above average it lacks that dynamic element that will make it still relevant and memorable a few years down the road...

Song rating: 7