If you aren't a huge fan of matchbox twenty's music, this EP probably isn't the place for you to start listening to MB20. However, if you are a big time fan, then you will enjoy this EP as a little collection of previously unreleased recordings (in the U.S. at least).

Crutch

The version of Crutch on the EP is a jazzed up version of the song by the same title that appeared on "mad season by matchbox twenty." The song is also available on the DVD of MB20's VH1 Storytellers appearance. You get saxophones, trumpets, and the band playing in a style that would make you think you were in a jazz club. An argument could be made that this arrangement is better than the original album track.

Push

This is a live cut from the bands upcoming show of the MTV series "Hard Rock Live." The song is similar to the original version, except with crowd noise and Rob making a few comments before and after the song ends. It seems like the tempo might be a little faster than normal.

All I Need

Again, a track that is pretty true to the original album cut. Guitarist Kyle Cook mixes things up a little bit, but not enough to change the overall flavor of the song.

If You're Gone

On the packaging, this is listed as a live version, but it is actually an acoustic studio version with Rob Thomas on vocals and guitar. At the end Kyle Cook comes in. Overall a pretty good acoustic version of one of their biggest hits.

Disease

A stripped down acoustic version that features Rob Thomas and his guitar. I personally feel like this version is a little boring compared to the rest of the album. Not nearly as hard sounding as the album version.

Suffer Me

This one is the real gem on the EP, and probably what most of the true MB20 fans bought the EP for. 'Suffer Me' was recorded during the "Mad Season" sessions, but it didn't make the album. For people who enjoy Rob Thomas' work with the band Tabitha's Secret, you'll really love this song. If I had to compare it to other MB20/TS songs, I would say it is a mix of "Tired," "So Sad, So Lonely," and "The Difference." Great Lyrics

The enhanced live video is pretty entertaining, but some of the camera work is pretty shoddy. Parts of the video pixellate pretty bad, but overall it is good quality video. The five songs that appear in the live video are "Push," "Long Day," "You're So Real," "If You're Gone," and "Hand Me Down." There are also band member and fan interviews included.

I usually don't like when bands re-invent their songs for live shows, but the versions of "Crutch" and "If You're Gone" are just beautiful on this cd, I saw them preform live before this came out and the e.p. doesn't quite capture the atmosphere of their live shows, which are very upbeat, but this cd offers a unique view of their music and makes this a staple recording to own for any MatchBox Twenty fan.

I am a HUGE MB20 fan, I swear they are the best band out there; I think they are talented, incredible, accomplished, and truly amazing. MB20's ep was a surprise for me to see on the shelf, and as I am a big fan, I bought it, and all of the CD was pure gold. Here's my breakdown:

1) Crutch - I never thought I'd hear a jazzy, urban, stylized version of one of my favorite MB20 song, and it was surprising and new. I liked it a lot.

MB20 fans or music rock/pop fans, buy this ep, it's great!

Ok, I'll admit I hate to hear live tracks of any band I like, but this CD changed my mind. It has so much energy and power... it's wonderful for all MB20 fans to have!

What a pleasant surprise to find another release from Matchbox Twenty. Although this CD has five previosly released songs, each of them have a new spin.

The jazzy, big band style of "Crutch" is quite a different version, but enjoyable. There is also a great live version of "Push" and "All I Need."

The acoustic version of "Disease" is a slower and more mellow version than on "More than you think you are."

The highlights of this cd is definitely the acoustic version of "If you're gone" and the new song "Suffer Me."

The song "If you're gone" really takes on a more emotional feeling with just the acoustic guitar. Suffer me is an upbeat rock song but that is what Matchbox Twenty is great at.