The profession of singer/songwriter is not a rare one, nor has it ever proven easy. As with any job, competition is extensive and creativity is a must. With Overrated Life, Matthew Thomas does a good job of telling his own stories from behind the guitar. Starting off with "Life without You", a catchy, musically pleasing cut, Thomas hooks the listener by showing them that he can do the sweet-love-song-pop-radio-hit that will never fail to win an audience. The title track, "Overrated Life" quotes a few lines that are sure to get stuck in anyone's head ("It's the second time this week/ she's left me talking in my sleep"), and paired with "Issues" ("If you tell her that you love her/ well she won't believe you") Thomas does manage to get a few fingers tapping. "Issues", however, like a few other songs on the album, tries to tell a story that is much longer than 3:53. Over all, "Just Ask Me" ties "Life without You" for the best track on Overrated Life. Unfortunately Thomas gives a mediocre performance. The vocals show very little range and are, at some parts, strained. The guitar playing and lyrics are radio-friendly, but hold little sustenance for anyone looking for something new and exciting.