Customer Reviews
my favourite john martyn album - By: Samuel Sherlock, 09 Nov 2006 
this is by far my favourite john martyn album. recored when he was just 18 in 1968 - this is johns first album - & some say its a straight folk record - i however, deem it to be simple in theory & beautiful in practise. the gorgeous guitar tunings & slick but thoughtful guitar playing, accompanied by johns raw, melodic vocals make this a truely sublime album.
i'd recommend this album for anyone who likes the work of nick drake, bob dylan et al - ...actuallly, i'd recommend it to everyone.
it's amazing how many more wonderful albums john has made with his first being such a stonker.
enjoy :-)
His finest work - By: Luke, 06 Apr 2006 This was the first full album i heard by John Martyn & has remained my favourite since purhcasing Grace & Danger, Solid Air, One World etc. All of his work is marvellous but this has so many strong songs on it. I can't believe how overlooked JM & this album are. London Conversation includes a cover of Bob Dylan's 'Don't Think Twice, Its Alright' which John does brilliantly. What i think makes him special are his unique guitar tuning / pickings & his stunning voice. Unbeatable.
Please Buy This - By: Mr. P. N. Herwin, 03 Oct 2002 London conversation was the first time I heard John martyn. Everything about the album, the lyrics, the voice, the feeling & the guitar playing consumed me with a desire to play it again & again & also to try & learn how to play the songs.
I am amazed no-one has ever tried to tab this cd into a book. Highlights for me are Cocaine, Sandy grey, Balllad of an Elder Woman, Fary Tale Lullaby, Back to Stay and, well, just about alll of them.
Martyns altered, mainly acoustic, tunings give a different feel to the album than to some other Folk albums of the time & he even plays the sitar on Rolling Home.
Miss this at your peril,
