Album Notes

Independent musician, Matt Thien accomplishes more in one day than some people accomplish in a lifetime. That is because he was born to change the world one heartfelt song at a time and is doing just that. Offering hope to all generations, Matt Thien's music crosses generational and racial barriers to dig down deep into the souls of his listeners. Attracting young and old, his solid acoustic pop style and catchy songwriting are loveable, fun to listen to and easily remembered.

"I play deep meaning acoustic driven pop that puts you in the most peaceful state you've ever been." -Matt Thien

Following up his freshmen EP, Desert Dry release in February 2008, Matt releases '8:38' his concept song for the world to realize their need to Love, Pray and Give. He teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer, Mitch Dane to create a sound similar to those found on today's top 40 Pop radio. Nashville lent it's best musicians on this song to sweetly transport you to a place you love. Andrew Osenga (guitar/bgv's), Paul Eckberg (drums), and Tony Lucido (bass).

"Matt Thien has a wonderful ability to capture one’s attention with his unique voice, then they’re drawn in by the rich lyric and melody. This combination sets Matt apart from the multitudes of singer songwriters out there."
- Mitch Dane, Grammy Award Winning Producer/Engineer

Whether it’s wrestling with being ‘desert dry’ or head over heals in ‘beautiful’ love, Matt Thien’s passion for people to know purpose and meaning in life is second to nothing. Being convinced that the lackluster attitudes portrayed by Christians today contribute to the mediocre feeling of the world about Christ, Matt is determined to change that world one song at a time and '8:38' is just the beginning of this movement. Love.Pray.Give