SOLID AIR

John Martyn - Solid Air

Track Listing

  1. Solid Air

  2. Over The Hill

  3. Don’t Wan’t To Know

  4. I’d Rather Be The Devil (Devil Got My Woman)

  5. Go Gown Easy

  6. Dreams By The Sea

  7. May You Never

  8. The Man In The Station

  9. The Easy Blues

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)