Search - Martha Wainwright :: Martha Wainwright, 6-Song EP

Promising talent.

Kirk L. Kinkade | 03/07/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"In my opinion, Martha's best work so far she has done with her mother and aunts, participating in the four-part harmonies. And the duets she has done with her father are exceptional. She'll get there. It was wise to have released only this limited collection. A full-scale album would have had to include much mediocrity, I'm afraid. She's not ready, but one day she will be. One negative reviewer above suggested she is trading on her name alone; that she isn't talented. I am convinced that is the case with her brother Rufus--would he get bookings and a contract otherwise? I highly doubt it. Martha, on the other hand, has real talent. If she is taking advantage, it is the advantage of being schooled by the genius of her mother and dad. She's got talent, but even genius alone is no guarantee; judgment, too, is required. Her mother put out the atrocious "Love Over And Over." Yikes! Her father did "Therapy." Yuck! Martha will, no doubt, make similar mistakes, but she has the advantage of having seen mom and dad stumble, and triumph. I, for one, look forward to hearing Martha's career unfold. For now, listen to her contributions on "La Vache Qui Pleure." Great stuff!"

I'd give six, seven, or eight stars if I could...

Kirk L. Kinkade | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 02/07/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Disregard the negative criticisms here, folks. I've seen Martha perform live on many occasions (even with Rufus) and I jump at any opportunity to see her perform. Her music is lovely, wispy, ethereal, very hard to pin down. You can't rightfully compare her to her dad, mom, or Rufus. She stands alone, and her music is extremely powerful. MARTHA ROX! GET THIS DISC!"