Search - Martin Simpson :: True Stories

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David Atkinson | 10/15/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I saw Martin for the first time live in Leamington Spa (UK) last night and was bowled over. I'd only recently discovered him via the 'That's Proper Folk' compilation (available at a stupidly low price!That's Proper Folk ) and immediately began hoovering-up Martin's back catalogue.



If someone had told me that he was a guitar virtuoso with a folky voice, I would have ran a mile expecting his albums to be pleasant but dull. However, they're nothing of the sort. What strikes me is the range of styles that are present on his albums. They're rich in detail, broad in the sense that many genres are expertly covered and, so far, every album contains a geniune tear-jerker. To be moved by music is one of life's great joys and you really feel that Martin reaches out to his audience and really connects.



The True Stories album sounds simply gorgeous. Unforgetable songs and instrumentals that'll you'll be humming quietly to yourself whilst staring at the rain or the approaching dusk. A soundtrack to a real life.



I can't believe I spent so long listening to music without Martin coming onto my radar. Now I feel like a disciple who wants to tell the world about this great music."