Martin Sexton - Wonder Bar

Artist:

Sexton, Martin

UPC:

075678340529

See Also:

Cassidy, Eva Martyn, John DiFranco, Ani Hardin, Tim

Description:

Personnel includes: Martin Sexton (vocals, guitar, Wurlitzer piano, toy piano); David Sancious (keyboards); Tony Levin (bass); Joe Bonadio (drums, percussion).
Recorded at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, New York and Sherwood Forest Recording Studios, Bedford, Massachussetts.
Personnel: Martin Sexton (vocals, guitar, toy piano, Wurlitzer organ, shaker, background vocals); Colleen Sexton (vocals); David Sancious (keyboards); Joe Bonadio (percussion); Michelle Nagy (sound effects).
Audio Mixer: Nick DiDia.
Recording information: Sherwood Forest Recording Studios, Bedford, MA; The Barn, Bearsville, NY.
Photographers: Clay Stang; Jason Stang.
Singer/songwriter Martin Sexton blends passion similar to Bruce Springsteen with the raucous excitement of Jeff Buckley and the abrasive wordplay of Jackson Browne and Living Colour`s Corey Glover. On his sophomore effort, 2000`s Wonder Bar, the Boston-bred falsetto cues up his thick, gruff vocals for a soul-slicker that is quite genuine. Again, Sexton plays with genre-specific hums of roots rock, folk, country, blues, and R&B, and the initial sound on Wonder Bar is solid. The 11-track song list soars with humorous emotions; songs such as "Hallelujah" and "Things You Do to Me" showcase such free-spirited rock & roll. Sexton, however, is a love sucker. Like his crooning counterparts (Ryan Adams, David Gray), Sexton plays into the heart of things, reaching for the deepest mystery and sweetest piece. Songs such as "Elephant`s Memory" and "She Cries and Sings" reveal his once broken heart and the mending process. Part of Sexton`s appeal is his natural blending of moods and Wonder Bar shines throughout many shades of feeling. It`s unpretentious and the album`s namesake indicates Sexton`s appreciation for the simple things; most of the record`s songs were written in a pizza parlor of the same name in Worcester, MA. It`s as basic as that, for Sexton is one earnest individual and Wonder Bar illustrates his playful use of traditional sides of American music. ~ MacKenzie Wilson

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Angeline
2. Real Man
3. Elephant`s Memory
4. Faith on the Table
5. Casino Foundation
6. Where Did I Go Wrong with You
7. She Cries and Sings
8. Things You Do to Me
9. Hallelujah
10. Free World
11. Golden Road

Album Information

Release Date:

10/10/2000

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Folk

Label:

Atlantic

Producer:

Martin Sexton

Catalog Number:

83405

Original Release Year:

2000

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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