Sleeper, the third release by singer/songwriter Terence Martin, brings his musical poetry and performance to a new level and contains some of his most compelling songs to date. The 12 finely crafted originals flow with hau... more »ntingly poetic images and elements of folk, roots, blues, country and bluegrass. Sleeper was produced by Terence and Dennis Hrbek and features performances by Jim Allen on guitar, mandolin & accordion, Dan Bonis on dobro, lap steel & 12 string slide, Cadence Carroll on djembe & Charlie karp on electric guitar.« less
Sleeper, the third release by singer/songwriter Terence Martin, brings his musical poetry and performance to a new level and contains some of his most compelling songs to date. The 12 finely crafted originals flow with hauntingly poetic images and elements of folk, roots, blues, country and bluegrass. Sleeper was produced by Terence and Dennis Hrbek and features performances by Jim Allen on guitar, mandolin & accordion, Dan Bonis on dobro, lap steel & 12 string slide, Cadence Carroll on djembe & Charlie karp on electric guitar.
"Well, when I got it (recommended by a friend) I thought, ok, some of the songs are cool, some aren't. But then the more I listened the more obsessed I became with Martin's music. Almost every song is amazing in its own way. I highly recommend this album. It's soulful, authentic and excellent."
Introspective, Transcendant Beauty
Caitlin Baenziger | Bethlehem, PA | 02/10/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Terrence Martin is, if not the best, one of the best singer/songwriters on the folk music scene today. If you are a folky poser and enjoy Ani De Franco, it's not for you. If you love REAL contemporary folk music, you'd be hard pressed to find a better album put out within the last 40 years."
Outstanding
John E. Pennington, Jr. | Knoxville, TN United States | 01/15/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Terence Martin is a wonderful writer and a superb musician.
If you don't like easy, contemplative music, this is not for you.
If you do, this has to be in your collection. I would compare Terence with a Greg Brown or Chris Smither in sound and style.
I would love to hear him live. Keep recording, Terence, and I will keep buying."
Thoughtful, easy listening
RebeccaPea | 01/09/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There's really nothing remarkable about this album except it's consistency in thoughtful songs with a tuneful delivery. It's one of the few albums I own where I can listen to the album from start to finish and be completely satisfied. The opening song, "The Way it Didn't Go" is really outstanding. I also enjoy "All the Bricks in Baltimore" and "Wooden Nickels." Terence Martin is a songwriter whose lyrics can be read as poetry independent of the song and if you haven't heard him he is really worth acquainting yourself with. If you enjoy the contemporary folk genre this album will be a very solid addition to your rotation."