The Young Person's Guide To John Martyn. The Top 10

The list author says:
	"Start with this one if you're completely new to JM..."

The list author says:
	"...then move on to his most brilliant album, in his folk/ jazz/ acoustic heydey."

The list author says:
	"In retrospect, a transition album between his early folk/ acoustic style and more electric latter career. Some of his best ever material from both periods, bar none"

The list author says:
	"If you love Solid Air style Martyn, this is a close second in that vein. The title track is as good as the Solid Air title track"

The list author says:
	"The album recorded during his break up with Beverley and hearts are definitely on sleeves. Phil Colins, in a similar situatio, plays and produces. Stand outs include Sweet Little Mystery and Our Love"

The list author says:
	"Originally planned as a Beverley solo but the prolific talent of JM was taking over. Stylistically, the first in the "Solid Air" mould, with the addition of The Band members and some decent BM songs"

The list author says:
	"The original album - home produced by JM in 1975 - caught JM and Danny T at their live best. The Kossoff tracks aren't great but it WAS the same gig, so 'spose they should be included"

The list author says:
	"The teenage debut. Charmingly naive. Some great songs though!"

The list author says:
	"The surprisingly strong swansong. The vocals are Ol' Man Martyn, but the swagger of "One For The Road" is worth it  on its own. A few other gems too."

The list author says:
	"A few classic tracks, but not as consistent as some of the others from the "golden era" that runs chronologically from Bless the Weather to Grace and Danger"