Glorious Fool [Import]

John Martyn | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 11, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Rhino/Wea UK
• ASIN: B001BS0JFQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #171,493 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2008 UK reissue of this classic album from the Scottish singer/songwriter, produced by Phil Collins and featuring musical assistance from Eric Clapton. Originally issued in 1981, Glorious Fool was Martyn's first album after leaving Island Records and features many tracks now considered to be some of his best including 'Couldn't Love You More'. Rhino Encore.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Phil Collins' finest moment as a Producer, February 16, 2001

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Gavin Wilson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Glorious Fool (Audio CD)

The CD release of this album has been an unaccountably long time coming. The re-working of ONE WORLD's 'Couldn't Love You More', with Eric Clapton's gorgeous guitar work and Collins (for once) sympathetic background vocals, is a masterpiece which didn't deserve to be hidden away in WEA's vaults for the past 15 years.

As well as coaxing some of his best rock performances out of John Martyn, Phil Collins also provides excellent drumwork. Ace session keyboardsman Max Middleton is also at a near peak, doing much the same job on electric paino as he did for Jeff Beck's WIRED and BLOW BY BLOW, along with, in particular, Chris Rea's excellent ON THE BEACH.

This is a great album, one that deserves to be played at volume!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long lost treasure, March 13, 2000

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Alicia M. Clayton (San Antonio, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Glorious Fool (Audio CD)

I have been looking for this title for 18 years.It is The Best album I had and now 18 years later have ever heard. This mans vocals are haunting and addictive. I am a happy GLORIOUS FOOL having found this long lost treasure.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars first vinyl to cd i did......., February 18, 2001

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James E. Smith "My dog Gromit agrees..." (Caribou, ME USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Glorious Fool (Audio CD)

I first bought this album/vinyl when it first came out "way back".....merely on the album cover.....I then proceded to get all i could of this man "John Martyn".....I listen(ed) to everything from talking heads/brian eno-ambiant stuff/ to who knows what else....i do radio/music not tv....within the last year when i got into turning some of my old vinyl into cd's (technology,thanks)....this was the first one i pulled out. It is TIMELESS.....great great great. Put it on and forget about it....it creates an incredible atmosphere.....and i must say this: Of all the albums i have bought and purchased with an eye toward the "coverwork"......This is the absolute best in regards to the coverwork complimenting the music within....The songs are all great "top-notch"....however, don't try to "pick and choose" at first.....just put it on and let it go....It is meant to be heard as a whole----as any masterpiece is. Get it. LIsten......and then buy more.