After dissolving the Matthew Good Band in 2002, Matthew Good didn't exactly slow down: he was back within a year with his solo debut, Avalanche, a collection of gritty, socio-politically conscious alt-rock that spawned multiple hit singles (like the sweeping “In a World Called Catastrophe”). He kept up the pace through the remainder of the decade and beyond, despite personal turmoil (divorce, grappling with bipolar disorder) and ambition that could cripple lesser songwriters. Each of his solo records have landed near the top of Canadian album charts—listen, and understand the skill and voice that's kept fans engaged since the mid-'90s.