One World – Island ILPS 9492
Tientallen keren heb ik de plaat nu gedraaid, en onder alle omstandigheden zweefde de schijf als een frisbee door de ruimte.
Tientallen keren heb ik de plaat nu gedraaid, en onder alle omstandigheden zweefde de schijf als een frisbee door de ruimte.
Lots of your mellower folkies from the '60s have lately evolved into a cool jazz style; the mixed bag Richie Havens used to grab all for himself.
Martyn is a contemporary singer/ songwriter/ guitarist, originally from Glasgow, Scotland, whose music is not easily categorized for it ranges from seemingly improvised instrumental effects and jazzy vocal phrasing to energetic rock and roll.
In a world where favorite musical styles are used by hundreds of performers, John Martyn stands out as unique.
Sulla seconda facciata qualcosa di migliore come «One World» e «Smiling Stranger» non basta a sollevare questo album. Tenete a mente «Bless The Weather», «Solid Air» e «Inside Out» se volete conoscere John Martyn.
Dat het in hetzelfde genre beslist ook anders kan bewijst de elpee One World (Island ILPS 9492) van de Brit John Martyn.
A John Martyn album always makes for interesting and pleasant listening and his latest is no exception.
NOW this is a beauty. At first appearances, One World is not standard Martyn fare - glossy cover and a slick production job. But it's a very warm, full-sounding album, feels synonymous with an armchair before an open fire, somewhat stoned, keeping the cold winter at bay.
John Martyn's One World (Island L36457) adds another to his tally of impressive albums.