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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After two previous (and somewhat patchy) solo albums of original material, Martin Barre finally has offered a truly excellent batch of instrumental rock (there's one vocal track) with an emphasis on Mental. Blistering progressive rockers sit comfortably with gorgeous acoustic pieces that stand as a testament of his important contribution to that classic rock institution Jethro Tull. This is a very consistantly good recording and one that I highly recommend. If you're a guitar player (and who isn't...) you will enjoy the inner sleeve photos of each guitar, mandolin and bouzouki used in the sessions - and he plays flute! There are shades of Michael Brook and Dan Ar Braz in places - but let's face it, it's pure Martin Barre - and no one plays or sounds like Martin. Martin should be proud of this CD, and I'm definitely happy I bought it.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had the good luck to see Martin Barre supporting his own band Jethro Tull recently. The set he played was mostly the songs on this album and on the strength of the gig I went and purchased this cd the next day.
Each of the 14 songs features a different guitar/mandolin/bazouki. The sleeve notes name the instrument used and tell a little story about it.
The music is mostly rock and anyone who knows Tull will recognise the styles. This album shows the contribution Martin makes to the arrangements and what a talented musician he really is. I have all his solo albums but this is the best. Play it LOUD and appreciate how underrated this man is.
Thanks Martin.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I suppose that many might say "if you like Jethro Tull then this CD is for you" and whilst that is entirely true this CD deserves attention in its own right. It's fascinating to hear how the different makes of guitar vary, and the sleeve helpfully tells you which guitar was used on each track. For me the highlights are a couple of acoustic tracks. I have never heard better. When Martine Barre and his band played as a 'support' for Jethro Tull in Cardiff, the highlight of the evening was the Martin Barre Band (with Willy Porter). It was a virtuoso performance playing the tracks on this CD with precision and yet with the excitement of a live perfomance. I cannot praise this CD too much.
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