The name Michael Matney is a hit for members of the underground post-punk scene, as well as Southern Rock. His earlier act White Boy and The Average Rat Band has become a cult hit with record collectors and post-punk-heads, with original pressings of their albums going for more than $1000 each. Fans of Southern Rock may recognise him from his time as guitarist for music icon David Alan Coe. The music is as influenced by Matney’s musical heroes as it is his farm life, faith, and the demons of his past. Having overcome immense personal struggles, Michael was brought back to the straight and narrow through music and his faith. Now, he hopes to connect with those struggling through similar battles to show them that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The track “All Fired Up” is produced by Stevie Salas who also co-wrote the single and provided lead guitar. The multi-platinum producer has had gold records for musicians like Justin Timberlake and Mick Jagger,

“Rebel Saint” kicks off this album in southern rock style a very catchy track, from the drum beat to the melody with an infectious chorus with cool tones to Matney's vocals. ”All Fired Up “ pretty much in the same vein as the opener a huge bass line with some nice hooks, melodies with a guitar solo.  such a cool track with ZZ Top influences, ”Big Daddy” has a more bluesy funky southern melody to it with some very deep tone vocals, which make the track sound so cool .”All She Wrote” is yet another catchy classic southern rock track, with classic 70's rock touches, ”Tomcat” has catch melodies galore, an impressive guitar solo. ”This Heart Has A Ghost” is a great track it has those ZZ Top style melodies, with that guitar riff over the top It's that good if I didn't know otherwise I would think I was listening to them! Which is meant whole heartedly as a huge compliment to Matney . ”One Way Road” is in the same vein as the previous track great melodies, great guitars, great vocals. ”Wasted In The Blood” track 8 the last track on this album is a great track classic southern rock style which has Matney's influences in abundance.

Matney “The Redneck And The Redman” is a fantastic southern rock album which I highly recommend listening to or purchasing. There are catchy southern melodies, catchy choruses, vocals and guitar solos galore, which are superbly delivered by four cool musicians. I thoroughly enjoyed this album. My only complaint is that it is only eight songs long, with the longest track 3 minutes 11 seconds, with all 8 tracks clocking up to under half an hour, I wish it was a longer album! But on the plus side, I found it to be that good, I just played it all over again and again!