Corner Of The World
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Scott Martin has plenty of help across these diverse 10 tracks, where nods to the ‘70s aren’t in short supply, and traces of bluegrass, folk and Americana won’t go unnoticed, either.
“The Absence Of Angels” starts the listen with fluid acoustic guitar, and Pete Damore’s cozy banjo in the poetic Americana, and the title track follows with T. Scott Martin’s strategic pedal steel complementing Martin’s versatile pipes in the intimate landscape.
“Roxham Road” lands in the middle and showcases Martin’s cautious formula amid the vivid storytelling, while “A Little Mystery” recruits Scott Laningham’s skilled drumming and Ed Berghoff’s guitar talent to punctuate the vocal harmonies.
Close to the end, “Invisible” moves with a bare, emotive quality that provides a warm platform for Martin to explore his range, and “Deep Dark Night” exits the listen with a similar sparseness that’s packed with timeless folk sensibilities.
Martin took a 25 year break from making music due to a near fatal climbing accident, and this 2nd album back proves that his hiatus didn’t detract from his craft, as each track here is filled with exceptional songwriting.
Travels well with: Jefferson Ross- Southern Currency; Dan Weber- The Way The River Goes