John Martyn
Sapphire
Island Records (Germany) 1984
206 578-620 (LP)
sleeve : EX+(slightly wear on corner)
media : EX/EX(some slightly noise)
A 1984 album by British singer-songwriter John Martyn, who had been active since the late 1960s. Engineer Steven Stanley, known for numerous major productions, was involved not only in the mixing but also in programming the LinnDrum. As with the acclaimed 1980 album Grace & Danger, the music is rooted in blues, country, and folk while moving firmly into adult-oriented rock. The album includes several excellent mellow Balearic tracks, where comfortable machine-driven grooves blend beautifully with Martyn’s weathered, deeply expressive vocals. The closing track B5 is another highlight, a superb piece of urban mellow blues.
A4: Watching Her Eyes
B3: Climb The Walls