Ripping slide guitar and a genre-sweep from classic rock to country blues-rock map the contours of the latest tough but slick album from the UK's Eddie Martin. Master-class chops on guitar and harmonica are to be expected now from this highly-rated multi-instrumentalist with nine rave-reviewed albums under his belt. He has been around long enough to know that a good record is about putting over strong songs with feeling. He achieves this and more on Contrary Mary. This album rocks with exciting grooves and hooks-aplenty. Co-produced and mixed at Queen's Priory Studios by Joshua J Macrae (David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Yardbirds) this is a great sounding record which should push comfortably into mainstream classic rock radio-play while still keeping Eddie's blues fans happy. All 10 tracks are original and feature Martin's trademark gritty emotive vocals and excellent musicianship all-round. It's a must-buy party record for all generations. But there's lyrical depth to ponder as well as grooves to move your feet to.

Tracklist:

Contrary Mary
Something About You Baby (I Like)
Watching The Weather
Month Of Mondays
Beautiful Miracles
Give It Time
Better The Devil You Know
Strong For You
Living For The Weekend
Ingolstadt

UPC: 805201001128
Label: Blueblood Records
Release Date: 9.18.07
Format: CD

Eddie Martin - Contrary Mary (CD)