John Martyn

 

Artist:  John Martyn 

Birth Name:  Lain David McGeachy

Born:  September 11, 1948.  New Malden Surrey, England

Died:  January 29, 2009 (Aged 60).  Thomastown, Ireland

Genre:  Folk, Blues, Folk Blues, Folk Rock, Folk Jazz, Progressive Folk, British Folk, British Folk Rock

Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter

Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

John Martyn was a Scottish Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist.  Over a 40-year career, he released 23 studio albums and received frequent critical acclaim.  His music blurred the boundaries between Folk, Rock, Jazz, and Blues.

Title:  One World (2026)

Genre:  Folk, Blues, Folk Blues, Folk Rock, Folk Jazz, Progressive Folk, British Folk, British Folk Rock

Label:  Proper Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Dealer (4:58)

 2.  One World (4:10)

 3.  Smiling Stranger (3:29)

 4.  Big Muff (6:30)

Side Two:

 1.  Couldn't Love You More (3:07)

 2.  Certain Surprise (3:52)

 3.  Dancing (3:43)

 4.  Small Hours (8:45)

Personnel:

John Martyn:  Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica

Stevie Winwood:  Bass on Track 1/1, Electric Piano on Track

sLs:  1/2, 2/2, Moog Synthesizer on Tracks: 1/1, 3, 2/4, Yamaha Organ on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Dave Pegg:  Bass on Track 2/3

Neil Murray:  Bass on Track 1/3

Andy Newmark:  Drums 1/1

Morris Perl:  Percussion on Tracks:  1/4, 2/4

Hansford Rowe:  Bass on Tracks:  1/2, 4

Bruce Flowland:  Drums on Tracks:  2/2, 3

Keshav Sathe:  Tabla on Track 1/3

Danny Thompson:  Bass on Tracks:  2/1, 2

John Stevens:  Drums on Tracks:  1/3, 4

George Lee:  Saxophone on Track 1/3

Rico Rodriguez:  Trombone on Track 2/2

One World is the seventh studio album by John Martyn, originally released on November 4,1977 by Island, remastered and reissued on July 24, 2026 by Proper Records.  Pressed on 180 Gram Vinyl.

Gryphon

 

Artist:  Gryphon

Origin:  London, England

Genre:  Progressive Folk, Medieval Folk, Art Rock, Renaissance Rock, Progressive Folk Rock, Progressive Rock

Original line-up:

Richard Harvey:  Mandolin, Keyboards, Vocals, Crumhorn, Recorder

Brian Gulland:  Bassoon, Crumhorn, Recorder, Keyboards, Vocals

Graeme Taylor:  Guitars, Vocals

David Oberle:  Drums, Percussion, Lead Vocals

Gryphon are an English Progressive Folk Band from London, formed in 1972 by Richard Harvey (Multi-Instrumentalists) and Brian Gulland (Multi-Instrumentalists) graduated from The Royal Ccollege Of Music.  they paired up to combine early Classical periods with British Folk, along with Graeme Taylor (Guitars,Vocals), and David Oberle (Drums, Percussion, Lead Vocals).  They are known for their Medieval and Renaissance Style of Music and Progressive Rock.  their sound was famously described by their publicist as "Henry VIII in a Rock 'N' Roll Band".

Title:  Red Queen To Gryhon Three (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Progressive Folk, Medieval Folk, Art Rock, Renaissance Rock, Progressive Folk Rock, Progressive Rock

Label:  Music On Vinyl

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Opening Move (9:42)

 2.  Second Spasm (8:15)

Side Two:

 1.  Lament (10:45)

 2.  Checkmate (9:50)

Personnel:

Richard Harvey:  Keyboards, Crumhorn, Recorders

Brian Gulland:  Bassoon, Crumhorn

Graeme Taylor:  Guitars

David Oberle:  Drums, Percussion, Timpani

Philip Nestor:  Bass

Additional Musicians:

Ernest Hart:  Organ

Pete Redding:  Acoustic Guitar

Red Queen To Gryhon Three is the third studio album and masterpiece by Gryphon, originally released on November 1974 by Transatlantic Records, remastered and reissued on July 10 2026 by Music On Vinyl.  Limited Edition of 750 Individual Numbered Copies on Translucent Blue Coloured Vinyl, 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

Martyn Joseph

 

Artist:  Martyn Joseph

Born:  July 15, 1960.  Penarth, Wales

Genre:  Folk, Celtic, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative Pop, Rock, Contemporary Folk, Progressive Folk, Soft Rock

Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter

Instruments:  Guitar, Harmonica

Martyn Joseph is a Welsh Singer, Songwriter whose music exhibits primarily a brand of Celtic and Folk, while his songwriting is often focused on social lament or protest.  In 2004, h won the Best Male Artist Category in the BBC Welsh Music Awards.

Title:  Troubled Horses (2025)

Genre:  Folk, Celtic, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative Pop, Rock, Contemporary Folk, Progressive Folk, Soft Rock

Label:  Pipe Records

Rating:   ****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Let Me Hear Your Voice (3:06)

 2.  My Song And My Psalm (2:30)

 3.  Eternal Wandering (4:00)

 4.  Troubled Horses (3:26)

 5.  Each Day (3:40)

Side B:

 6.  Last Night I Heard America (3:51)

 7.  I Wonder I Do (3:07)

 8.  Getting Older (3:13)

 9.  Mary's Tears (4:00)

10. In A World That Breaks Your Heart (3:50)

11. Let's Take Care Of Us (3:26)

Personnel:

Martyn Joseph:  All Instruments

Troubled Horses is an album by Martyn Joseph, released on November 7, 2025 by Pipe Records.  Quite simply one of the finest albums.

John Martyn

 

Artist:  John Martyn 

Birth Name:  Lain David McGeachy

Born:  September 11, 1948.  New Malden Surrey, England

Died:  January 29, 2009 (Aged 60).  Thomastown, Ireland

Genre:  Folk, Blues, Folk Blues, Folk Rock, Folk Jazz, Progressive Folk, British Folk, British Folk Rock

Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter

Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

John Martyn was a Scottish Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist.  Over a 40-year career, he released 23 studio albums and received frequent critical acclaim.  His music blurred the boundaries between Folk, Rock, Jazz, and Blues.

Artist:  John & Beverley Martyn

Title:  The Road To Ruin Japanese (2021)

Genre:  Folk, Blues, Folk Blues, Folk Rock, Folk Jazz, Progressive Folk, British Folk, British Folk Rock

Label:  Island Records

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Primrose Hill (2:55)

 2.  Parcels (3:25)

 3.  Auntie Avlator (6:00)

 4.  New Day (3:56)

 5.  Give Us A Ring (3:50)

 6.  Sorry To Be So Long (4:41)

 7.  Tree Green (3:09)

 8.  Say What You Can 3:03)

 9.  Road To Ruin (6:22)

Bonus Track:  Previously Unreleased

10. Here I Am (4:28)

Personnel:

John Martyn:  Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Keyboards

Beverey Martyn:  Vocals, Guitar

Dudu Pukwana:  Saxophone on Tracks:  6, 8, 9

Lyn Dobson::  Flute on Track 4, Saxophone on Track 8

Dave Pegg:  Bass on Tracks:  5, 8

Rocky Dzidzornu:  Congas

Paul Harris:  Keyboards

Wells Kelly:  Drums on All Tracks, except 3, 5

Mike Kowalski:  Drums on Track 3

Alan Spenner:  Bass on Tracks:  1, 6, 9

Ray Warleigh:   Saxophone on Track 1

Danny Thompson:  Double Bass on Track 4

The Road To Ruin Japanese is a 1970 album by John & Beverley Martyn, originally released on 1970 by Island Records, remastered and reissued on April 28, 2021 by Island Records.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

Jethro Tull

 

Artist:  Jethro Tull
Origin:  Blackpool and Luton, England
Genre:  Progressive Rock, Progressive Folk, Folk Rock, Art Rock

Original line-up:

Ian Anderson:  Vocals, Flute, Mouth Organ, Piano

Mick Abrahams:  Guitar

Glenn Cornick:  Bass

Clive Bunker:  Drums

Jethro Tull were a British Progressive Rock Group, formed in Luton, Bedfordshire, in 1967, by Ian Anderson (Vocals, Flute), Mick Abrahams (Guitar), Glenn Cornick (Bass) and Clive Bunker (Drums).  Their music mixed of Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Folk, Jazz, and Classical.  The group achieved commercial success in 1969 with the album Stand Up which reached No. 1 in the UK Charts, and toured regularly in the UK and the US.  They have sold over 60 million albums worldwide, with 11 Gold and five Platinum.  They are one of the most commercially successful of Progressive Rock Band by Rolling Stone Magazine.

Title:   Hard Times Of Old England (2025)

Genre:  Progressive Rock, Progressive Folk, Folk Rock, Art Rock

Label:  Parachute Recording

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Intro (0:50)

 2.  Clasp (4:20)

 3.  Hunting Girl (5:16)

 4.  Falling On Hard Times (4:06)

 5.  Pussy Willow (4:55)

Size B:

 6.  Broadsword (5:14)

 7.  One Brown Mouse (3:36)

 8.  Seal Driver (5:35)

 9. WeathercockFire At Midnight (4:43)

LP 2:

Side C:

10. Keyboard/Percussion (3:50)

11. Sweet Dream (4:29)

12. Wathcing Me, Watching You (3:40)

13. Band Introduction (1:40)

14. The Swirling Pit (2:27)

15. PibrochBlack Satin Dancer (6:50)

progressi.ve D:

16. Aqualung (7:37)

17. Minstrel In the Gallery (4:18)

18. Locomotive Breath/Black Sunday (4:50)

19. Cheerto (1:07)

Personnel:

Ian Anderson:  Vocals, Flute, Acoustic Guitar

Martin Barre:  Electric Guitar

Dave Pegg:  Bass

Additional Musician:

Mark Craney:  Drums

Special Guest:  

Eddie Jobson:  Keyboards, Violin

Hard Times Of Old England is a live album by Jethro Tull, released on June 20, 2025 by Parachute Recording, recorded live at the Stadthalle,, Freiburg, Germany on April 30, 1982, a performance also recorded for live FM Radio Broadcast.

 

Fairport Convention

 

Artist:  Fairport Convention 
Origin:  England
Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock, British Folk, British Folk Rock, Progressive Folk

Original line-up:

Simon Nicol:  Guitar, Vocals
Richard Thompson:  Guitar, Vocals
Ashley Hutchings:  Bass
Shaun Frater:  Drums

Fairport Convention are an English Folk Rock Band formed in 1967, played harmony and guitar based Folk Rock in a style strongly influenced by Californian groups of the day (especially The Byrds).

Title:  Philadelphia Folk Festival 1970 (2024) 

Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock, British Folk, British Folk Rock, Progressive Folk

Label:  Timeline

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Walk Awhile (6:09)

 2.  Dirty Linen (5:06)

 3.  Staines Morris (5:01) 

 4.  Hatback Caper (5:52)

 5.  Sloth (11:06)

 6.  Banks Of The Sweet Primrose (4:50)

 7.  Sir Patric Spens (5:01)

 8.  Jenny's Chickens/Mason's Aprons (4:07)

Personnel:

Simon Nicol:  Guitar, Vocals
Richard Thompson:  Guitar, Vocals

Dave Pegg:  Bass

Dave Mattacks:  Drums

Dave Swarbrick:  Violin, Vocals

Philadelphia Folk Festival 1970 is a live album by Fairport Convention, September 27, 2024 by Timeline, recorded performance from Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville, PA on August 29, 1970.

Steeleye Span

 

Artist:  Steeleye Span

Origin:  London, England

Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock, British Folk Rock, Progressive Folk

Original line-up:

Maddy Pior:  Vocals, Percussion, Banjo

Tim Hart:  Guitar, Dulcimer, Mandolin, Banjo, Keyboards, Vocals

Ashley Hutchings:  Bass, Vocals

Gay Woods:  Vocals, Bodhran, Concertina, Autoharp

Terry Woods:  Gutar, Concertina, Mandolin, Banjo, Vocals

Dave Mattacks:  Drums, Percussion

Steeleye Span are a British Folk Rock Band from London, formed in. 1969 by Fairport Convention Bass Player Ashley Hutchings and established London Folk Clue Duo Tim Hart and Maddy Prior.  The band were part of the 1970s British Folk Revival and were commercially successful in that period, with four Top 40 Albums and two Hit Singles "Gaudete" and "All Around My Hat".

Title:  Now We Are Six (2024)

Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock, British Folk Rock, Progressive Folk

Label:  Chrysalis Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Seven Hundred Elves (5:16)

 2.  Edwin (4:44)

 3.  Drink Down The Moon (6:24)

 4.  Now We Are Six (2:22)

 5.  Thomas The Rhymer (3:14)

Side B:

 1.  The Mooncoin Jig (3:53)

 2.  Long-A-Growing (4:02)

 3.  Two Magicians (4:27)

 4.  Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1:31)

 5.  To Know Him Is To Love Him (2:41)

Personnel:

Maddy Pior:  Vocals,

Tim Hart:  Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Electric Dulcimer, Mandolin, Banjo

Peter Knight:   Vocals, Violin, Mandolin, Tenor Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Piano

Bob Johnson:  Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Synthesizer

Rich Kemp:  Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar

Nigel Pegrum:  Drums, Tambourine, Oboe, Recorder, Flute, Synthesizer

Additional Musician:

David Bowie:  Alto Saxophone on "To Know Him Is To Love Him"

Now We Are Six is the sixth studio album by Steeleye Span, originally released on March 1974 by Chrysalis Records, remastered and reissued on July 112, 2024 by Chrysalis Records, produced by Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull).  To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary, pressed on 180 Gram Heavyweight Clear Vinyl.