American

Martin Sexton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 6, 1998)
• Original Release Date: October 6, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B00000D9WJ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,361 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Sexton makes concessions, but has not lost his soul..., May 18, 2000

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matt (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American (Audio CD)

If you've listened to either of Martin Sexton's previous releases, a first listen to 'The American' might just get you a little bent out of shape... Sure, "Glory Bound" and "Love Keep Us Together" are a touch over-produced, but that's what the listening public is used to, so that's what you get with a major label...but Sexton brings it back down to earth with the title track's cool and idiosyncratic vibe. Martin Sexton is an artist that cannot be pigeon-holed and 'The American' is just further testimony to that fact. From blues-inspired folk ballads like "Where it Begins" to jazzy surprises like "Diggin' Me," this album is first rate. Besides, anyone who's ever seen Martin Sexton live knows full well that there's no real way to capture the essence of this extraordinary artist. Martin Sexton is going to be a star of tremendous proportions one day...I just hope I can still get tickets.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Singer, December 23, 1999

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Leonie (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American (Audio CD)

If you EVER get a chance to see Martin on stage...DO NOT HESITATE. This artist has a skill and mastery over his vocal chords that is unparalleled. His style is eclectic and witty, with a marvelous tongue-in-cheek cynicism. Each tune is loosly based on a particular style of music, rock, folk, blues, Louis Armstrong swing, but he has added that tremendous voice (that can growl, soar, and seduce) and a slant all his own. This album becomes a part of your life, so much so that it becomes difficult to listen to anything else. I have placed it in my CD-ROM drive, and this is now the permanent home for this CD. My favourite track is the final one, it is indefinable, poignant, and touching in a timeless way. Each person I have played it for has been very eager to have it for their very own. When I see him in concert I usually buy extra CD's so that I can philanthropically lay them on other new devotees. Buy this CD, you will be amazed. This artist is destined for greatness.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Soulful songs get lost in a sea of production, August 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: American (Audio CD)

I first heard Glory Bound on WFUV (Fordham University Radio in NYC) and said "I have to find this disc!!" One listen to Black Sheep and I was hooked. The emotion, musicality and simplicity of the music blew me away. Since that time I have seen Martin live in Central Park (Summer Stage with John Hiatt) and in Boston and was never disappointed. My wife (who was new to Martin) was in Boston and was amazed that one guy and his guitar (plus a drummer for maybe 20% of the songs) could keep the whole place "so into it." If you haven't seen him live, you must go when he is in your area. He played an extended version of "Gypsy Woman" in Boston that needs to be recorded, it was so killer. I was greatly anticipating the release of The Amercian and was greatly disappointed. The production simply suffocates the music. Don't get me wrong, its not bad or anything. It's just not great and believe me, these are great songs. So, I sincerely hope they loose the production for the next album (Live ???). Thanks Marty for the music.