Martin,Eddie Contrary Mary CD

Ripping slide guitar and a genre-sweep from classic rock to country blues-rock map the contours of the latest tough but slick album from the UK's Eddie Martin. Master-class chops on guitar and harmonica are to be expected now from this highly-rated multi-instrumentalist with nine rave-reviewed albums under his belt. He has been around long enough to know that a good record is about putting over strong songs with feeling. He achieves this and more on Contrary Mary. This album rocks with exciting grooves and hooks-aplenty. Co-produced and mixed at Queen's Priory Studios by Joshua J Macrae (David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Yardbirds) this is a great sounding record which should push comfortably into mainstream classic rock radio-play while still keeping Eddie's blues fans happy. All 10 tracks are original and feature Martin's trademark gritty emotive vocals and excellent musicianship all-round. It's a must-buy party record for all generations. But there's lyrical depth to ponder as well as grooves to move your feet to.

1. Contrary Mary 2. Something About You Baby 3. Watching the Weather 4. Month of Mondays 5. Beautiful Miracles 6. Give It Time 7. Better the Devil You Know 8. Strong for You 9. Living for the Weekend 10. Ingolstadt