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Matt the Electrician: It's A Beacon It's A Bell - COMPACT DISCSTitle: It's A Beacon It's A Bell Artist: Matt the Electrician Label: South Central Music Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 884501950145 Genre: Rock Release Date: 2007 08 30 Number of Discs: 1 Matt the Electrician crafts sharp narratives with equal measures heart and home. Evidence: It's a Beacon, It's a Bell. The longtime Austin resident's excellent new album showcases a seasoned songwriter in top form. "Look out the window at the road rushing by," he
Title: It's A Beacon It's A BellArtist: Matt the Electrician
Label: South Central Music
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 884501950145
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 2007-08-30
Number of Discs: 1
Matt the Electrician crafts sharp narratives with equal measures heart and home. Evidence: It's a Beacon, It's a Bell. The longtime Austin resident's excellent new album showcases a seasoned songwriter in top form. "Look out the window at the road rushing by," he sings on the stunning "Muddy Waters." "The shatterproof glass breaking up in your eyes/Your own private movie when things fall apart/Everyone's trying to break your heart." Details whittled from real experience frequently fortify his songs. "Muddy Waters" backs the claim. Matt dreamed up the song as he drove around Austin with his 12-year-old daughter after a big storm. Water under the Lamar Bridge was brown and green, colors he thought an interesting mix. "Yeah, it's dirty, Dad," his daughter said, unimpressed. "Muddy Waters" deftly charts our decidedly varying perceptions at different times in our lives and with age comes an acute awareness that everything moves in cycles. Listen closely. Lessons quickly emerge within the song's ebb and flow. Like "Muddy Waters," Matt's songs typically mirror his family life and the complexities of living as a touring musician and father, often far from home, on the move and unable to be in touch. Accordingly, It's a Beacon, It's a Bell offers several uniquely personal and autobiographical portraits brimming with universal truths. High watermarks deliver stark snapshots as engaging as enlivening. Sparse landscapes guide the journey. In fact, Matt has wanted to make this stripped-down record, a collection entirely with just guitar and vocals, for some time. These songs simply fit the mood. In some cases, they're admittedly quieter by nature and comfortable to play without accompaniment and longtime fans certainly will celebrate the evolution. While Matt has a local band, he tours internationally as a solo act and the most common question he hears on the road: "Hey, which record sounds like what you just did?" Well, It's a Beacon, It's a Bell finally offers the answer. Revisit the lush Accidental Thief (2011) for comparison. It's a Beacon, It's a Bell shines with simplicity. The new album effortlessly backs deep-browed story songs with an intangible everyman appeal, a characteristic folks quickly gravitate toward. "As a songwriter, Matt is able to balance honesty and sincere sentiments with really engaging story telling and humor," says instrumentalist and frequent collaborator Scrappy Jud Newcomb. "It's not always easy to pick out his influences, which I think is fantastic." In fact, Matt cites one legendary songwriter with lighting his creative fires as he wrote It's a Beacon, It's a Bell: Townes Van Zandt. While he loves being immersed in Texas songwriters who tell a straightforward story, Matt's most drawn to the Lone Star State's most elegant lyricist, a songwriter he only discovered upon moving to Austin in 1996. Like the boundless poetry moving forward Van Zandt's writing, Matt focuses these new songs more directly on the poetry of his words, finding ways to leave all the right lyrical holes while coloring in details important enough to spark imaginations. "Matt's greatest asset as a songwriter is his natural ability to tell a story," says Austin-based singer Seela Misra. "The world in his retelling is brutally honest, tender and hilarious at the same, a comforting combination. Equally comforting is his singing voice. You believe what he tells you." Key words: Honest, tender, hilarious. Yes, Matt's most thoughtful moments mirror Van Zandt. They shadow Guy Clark. Haunt every great Texas storyteller with an eye for triumph and truth. Still, every lyrical twist and turn maintains his own unique style and substance. "I think Matt will be an influence on a lot of songwriters in the future," Newcomb says. "What really stands out about Matt as a performer is he makes every crowd his own. By the end of his set, no matter who they came to see, the audience will be Matt the Electrician fans."
Tracks:
1.1 It's a Beacon It's a Bell
1.2 Only for You
1.3 Arkansas
1.4 Muddy Waters
1.5 The Family Grave
1.6 Pioneer Bride
1.7 Shivering
1.8 John Elliott
1.9 Under the Wire
1.10 Last Ones Left
1.11 Suitcase
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★★★★★ 5
Reliable, Fast, and Worth Owning More Than One
Color: White, Set name: 2 Pack, Color: White, Set name: 2 Pack
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Title: Reliable, Fast, and Worth Owning More Than One
I’ve used a lot of magnetic wireless chargers over the years, and these are easily among my favorites. I actually own several already, and this 2-pack just reinforces why I keep coming back to them.
First, the magnetic connection is strong and consistent. It snaps into place cleanly and stays aligned, which is critical for maintaining efficient charging—no waking up to a half-charged phone because it shifted overnight. That alone separates these from cheaper alternatives.
Charging speed is solid and dependable. While I wouldn’t expect wired-level speeds from any wireless charger, these perform exactly as advertised and more importantly, they’re consistent. No overheating issues, no random drop-offs—just reliable performance day after day.
The build quality also stands out. The cables feel durable without being stiff, and the charging pads themselves have a clean, minimal design that works well on a nightstand, desk, or even while traveling. Having a 2-pack is especially convenient—I keep one by my bed and one at my workspace, which has made my setup much more seamless.
If I had to point out anything, it’s that like all magnetic chargers, performance is best with a compatible case or no case at all—but that’s standard across the category, not a knock on this product.
Overall, if you’re looking for a dependable, well-built magnetic wireless charger that just works every time, this is an easy recommendation. The fact that I continue to buy more says everything.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Not a super fast charger but convenient.
Color: Black, Set name: 2 Pack
Works well with induction-compatible iPhones. It's great with a iPhone 14 Pro. It will also charge a 16e, although the 16e is not equipped with MagSafe--that's just the magnet that holds the charger on. The 16e must be placed on top of the charger and carefully positioned for it to work.
In my tests the charger drew about 1.7A @ 9V, for a total of about 10W. How much of this is absorbed by the phone is unknown, but probably most of it. this is not a super fast charge, but fine if you're leaving it for the night. The phone and charger do get warm, so some power is wasted. The heat is not a problem, though, since the phone gets warm when plugged in via the Lightning port, too.
Some reviewers have mentioned tha the charger is rounded which means you can't leave the phone+charger on a surface. There is a flat spot on the charger, and I have no problem leaving the phone charge overnight.
I find the cable long enough to reach the charger plugged into the wall near the floor, but that depends on your situation. Of course, if it's not long enough, there's not much you can do but move things around!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great Anker Charger
Color: Black, Set name: 2 Pack
Product build quality is great, on par with all other Anker products. Charging is very quick on Pro Max models with 20 watt charging brick and easily connects with USB-C. MagSafe charging works really well, magnets create a strong connection. Only the charging pucks are included.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Solid Anker quality, but listing needs actual dimensions
Color: Black, Set name: 1 Pack
Charging works exactly as you'd expect from Anker. 15W MagSafe-compatible, grips the back of the phone firmly, no heat issues, no drop-offs during overnight charging. Zero complaints on function.
My gripe is with the listing, not the product. I was building this into a 3D-printed nightstand dock and needed the exact diameter and thickness to model the recess. Amazon's listing doesn't give you those dimensions, so I spent way too long digging through Q&A and other reviews piecing it together from people who measured theirs with calipers. For a product that people absolutely do integrate into custom mounts, cases, and furniture, leaving out basic physical dimensions is a miss. Weight isn't listed either, which matters if you're mounting it. Fix the listing and this is a 5-star.
Compact enough once you have it in hand, plays nicely with a standard USB-C PD brick (not included, worth noting), and compatibility with my MagSafe case was seamless. Included accessories are just the charger and cable, so plan on supplying your own wall adapter.
Trust the Anker name, just wish the product page respected buyers enough to publish the measurements.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Even better than the more expensive options
Color: White, Set name: 2 Pack
I’ve tried a few different wireless chargers, and these really impressed me. They charge quickly, connect easily, and stay in place without any fuss. The magnetic hold is strong and reliable, which makes everyday use super convenient.
Honestly, they’ve worked even better for me than the Apple ones I’ve used before. Getting a two-pack is also a great value. Definitely a solid upgrade for anyone looking for a dependable charger.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026