Charlotte Martin - On Your Shore
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Artist: Charlotte MartinEdition: Music CD
Format: Content/Copy-Protected CD
CD Release Date: 2004-08-10
Music Label: RCA
Soundtracks:
- On Your Shore
- Limits Of Our Love
- Your Armor
- Every Time It Rains
- Steel
- Sweet Chariot
- Madman
- Up All Night
- Haunted
- Parade On
- Something Like A Hero
- Beautiful Life
- Wild Horses
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Free Music Review: Nothing short of sensational!
Hit: 5 Stars
I was lucky enough to discover Charlotte Martin here on amazon when she appeared in my recommendations. After hearing the sound clips, I was completely hooked and had to get my hands on the CD. Since then, this album hasn't left my CD player, and I have also purchased her In Parenthesis EP.
Though comparisons to Tori Amos are unavoidable, due to the similarities in their gorgeous piano playing, it should be noted that there are differences as well. Charlotte Martin's lyrics are somewhat less obscure, though no less meaningful. It seems that Martin might simply be slightly more accessible. Nonetheless, each song will move you in some way or another, and will touch your soul in a way that many of today's shallow, money-grubbing artists simply don't come anywhere near accomplishing. Her lyrics, throughout the course of this album, span an immense gamut of emotions.
The seamlessly astounding blend of piano, strings, and driving drum beats, along with Charlotte's captivating voice (on both lead and backing vocals), can only be described as phenomenal. Charlotte's classical training definitely permeates the sumptuously graceful arrangements, and is clearly identifiable as her voice soars over a rather impressive range.
Though each track is amazing in it's own right, some of my favorites on this album include:
Track 1; "On Your Shore" - Amazing opening/title track! Though not extremely upbeat, it is no less memorable. I love the lyrics on this one, and the chorus is superb.
Track 4; "Every Time it Rains" - Great drums lend a driving beat to the uplifting and hopeful lyrics, despite the dark undertones.
Track 5; "Steel" - This one always gets stuck in my head, and I end up humming/singing it the rest of the day. I really love the simple, yet elegant piano on this one. The bridge is definitely reminiscent of Tori Amos, as is the piano playing near the end of the song.
Track 10; "Parade On" - Exquisite ballad that will almost bring you to tears.
Track 11; "Something Like a Hero" - Touching lyrics, great piano, and great chorus
Very few artists appeal to me this strongly and this quickly, and most take several listens before I come to any conclusions about them, but On Your Shore struck a chord with me immediately. This is an album you can pop into your stereo and listen to all the way through, without once hitting the skip button. If you are a fan of female vocalists with amazing accompaniment, including a strong piano presence, then you NEED to buy this album! I'm only sorry I didn't discover Charlotte Martin sooner, and I anxiously await any forthcoming albums with baited breath!
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