Album Notes

Uglygraphy is the brainchild of 29-year old Matt Thomas. In a steamy attic in an old house in the eastern part of Virginia, Matt toiled away for many hours and days on end. The result is Steamy Attic Records and "Love Boat", the first release from the label. After feeling exhausted by his former band, Matt struck out to create music on his own. Somewhere between pop, punk, and a little bit of alt-country, lies Uglyography. Both the name of Matt’s project and a word meaning “bad handwriting”, Uglyography is a unique experience. Though Matt does indeed have pitiful handwriting, his songwriting skills demonstrate insight and passion. An album that is both heartfelt and true, "Love Boat" is a 9-song cycle detailing the end of one relationship and the resulting true love found in another, a tale of loss and redemption. Written, recorded, and performed entirely by Matt, "Love Boat" is a dream of reality.


What others have said about "Love Boat"

"... poppy punk rock with bouncy rhythms and fun guitars. It reminds me a bit of Elvis Costello with its rhythmic vocal delivery and songwriting."

-J-Sin, Smother Magazine (www.smother.net)


"Love Boat is an impressive and entertaining collection of intelligent underground pop tunes."

-LMNOP, Babysue (www.babysue.com)


"This is strong songwriting and excellent excecution."

-Accidental Texan (www.accidentaltexan.com)