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Artist:	MARTYN, JOHN & BEVERLEY
Title:	Stormbringer!
Label:	4 MEN WITH BEARDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	4M 803LP

"Originally released in February 1970 by Island Records, this is the first and classic album by John and Beverley Martyn. After being rehearsed in Woodstock, NY Stormbringer! was recorded and mixed in only 8 days with engineer John Wood and producer Joe Boyd. John Martyn, inspired by The Band's Music From Big Pink, worked hard to find a distinctive guitar sound and in two tracks ('Would You Believe Me?' and 'The Ocean') introduced his pioneering guitar technique. Levon Helm guested on drums on two tracks while John Simon and Paul Harris are among the other contributors. Jazzy undertones, spirit lifting vocals, and buttery folk guitar leads for such a unique and beautiful record." 180 gram vinyl.

Artist:	MARTYN, JOHN & BEVERLEY
Title:	The Road to Ruin
Label:	ISLAND (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	IMCD 318

2005 Island Remasters reissue with one bonus track. As with the previous Stormbringer, this was also originally released in 1970. The second and last album with John and Beverley Martyn featured as a husband and wife duo. "With Joe Boyd once again producing, Martyn was keen to explore a spontaneous approach to recording, focussing on atmosphere rather than technical perfection. John was also exploring other musical directions and influences. The material recorded would have a more collaborative feel between the duo than their debut album. Boyd had enlisted the services of some highly respected session musicians to assist with the recordings, notably jazz musicians Ray Warleigh and Lyn Dobson, and bass guitarist Dave Pegg. In hindsight, the sessions would be the launch pad and blueprint for John's solo career for the next five years. The recording of the song 'New Day' would have lasting repercussions for John, as it was his first studio session with former Pentangle double bassist Danny Thompson. Another notable recording was 'Give Us a Ring,' written for John's friend and musical cohort Nick Drake. The Beverley Martin song 'Here I Am Now,' only received a mono monitor mix before it was consigned to the vaults. Thirty five years on, the songs finally receives the release it deserves as a bonus track on this expanded CD reissue. Despite some very favourable reviews upon its release, the album followed the fate of its predecessor by failing to break into the UK album chart."

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