SOLID AIR
My Rating
8.5/10
Average Critic Rating
9.5/10
Overview
’Solid Air’ is a transcendent exploration of mood and emotion, weaving together Folk, Jazz, and Blues into a beautiful tapestry. It’s an album that feels intimate and, at times, completely hypnotic, as Martyn’s signature slurred vocals and intricate acoustic guitar work create an atmosphere that is both soothing and haunting. This piece of work feels warm and completely organic, with fluid basslines and subtle textures that complement the focal parts of each song. It’s vulnerable, melancholic, and deserving of deep listening, resulting in a true masterpiece of understated artistry.
Recommended for chilled folk looking to feel jazzy.
Featured Song
Over The Hill
Most Streamed
May You Never
Least Streamed
Dreams By The Sea
Underrated
I’d Rather Be The Devil (Devil Got My Woman)
TVV Top 3 Songs
Over The Hill | Don’t Want To Know | May You Never
Singles
Over The Hill
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Don’t Want To Know | Go Down Easy | May You Never
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
Yes
Album Artwork Rating
8.5/10
It completely encapsulates the mood of the album with deep blue and green hues that create a relaxing atmosphere and an image that literally looks like it could be solid air. Unique and engaging.
Genre
Folk Jazz
RL
Island Records
Recording Studio
Island Studios (London, England) | Sound Techniques (London, England)