If My Wife New I’d Be Dead, released in 2022, is the debut album by Irish singer-songwriter CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson), a fresh voice blending classic country influences with modern pop sensibilities and razor-sharp humor. The album combines tongue-in-cheek lyrics, vivid storytelling, and a playful, vintage-inspired aesthetic, positioning CMAT as an artist unafraid to tackle themes of love, heartbreak, mental health, and societal pressures with both wit and poignancy.

Tracks like "I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby!" and "No More Virgos" bring catchy hooks and vibrant melodies, wrapped in a soundscape of honky-tonk piano, twangy guitars, and lush harmonies. CMAT’s voice is at once soulful and irreverent, inviting listeners into a world that feels deeply personal yet relatable. Throughout, she channels influences from Dolly Parton to Lily Allen, balancing humor and melancholy in equal measure.

This album is celebrated for its honesty, clever lyricism, and fresh approach to country-pop, solidifying CMAT’s place as one of the most original and promising new voices in music.

Tracklist:

Side 1
A1. Nashville
A2. I Don't Really Care For You
A3. Peter Bogdanovich
A4. No More Virgos
A5. Lonely
A6. Groundhog Day

Side 2
B1. Communion
B2. Every Bottle (Is My Boyfriend)
B3. 2 Wrecked 2 Care
B4. Geography Teacher
B5. I Wanna Be A Cowboy, Baby!
B6. I'd Want U