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My Take
Matthew Sweet is a craftsman I keep coming back to. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1964, he cut his teeth in the 1980s Athens, Georgia scene before breaking through as a power pop solo artist in the 1990s. What I value is his marriage of bright, hook-laden melodies with genuinely aching lyrics, a balance many imitate and few master. Reaching a fifteenth studio album says everything about his durability. He never chased trends; he just kept making the guitar pop he believes in. I have a soft spot for that stubborn, artisanal integrity, and I will happily follow wherever his songwriting goes.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthew Sweet
- Name (Japanese)
- マシュー・スウィート
- Reading
- ましゅー・すうぃーと
- Born
- October 6, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / singer-songwriter / composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Lincoln Southeast High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthew Sweet born?
Born October 6, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Matthew Sweet from?
Matthew Sweet is from Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.
What does Matthew Sweet do?
Matthew Sweet works as guitarist, singer, singer-songwriter, composer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.