National Album Day: Solid Air by John Martin

Solid Air is an album that had me hooked from the opening few seconds on first listen. For me, John Martyn is (was) one of the finest songwriters out there. The way he captures raw emotion is staggering and songs like May You Never, Over The Hill and the title track are some of his best.

John Martyn’s ability to captivate a listener with honesty and emotion is something that always aspire to when writing songs.

Solid Air by John Martyn, 1973. Chosen by Tom Elliott, singer and guitarist in the band Ennor.

Ennor are playing at Rockshot Mag’s night of Curated music at The Finsbury for #BlogtoberFest2018 on Wednesday 17th October 2018.

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Basht. Share Powerful New Single ‘Keira Knightley’ Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Poor Advice’

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TV Priest Return With Ferocious New Single ‘The Mud Never Dries’

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Lzzy & Joe Unplugged @ Islington Assembly Hall (Kalpesh Patel)Lzzy & Joe Unplugged @ Islington Assembly Hall (Kalpesh Patel)

Lzzy & Joe Bring Halestorm’s Heart To London’s Islington Assembly Hall

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Borderline Announce Self-Titled Debut Album And Share Infectious New Single ‘That Girl’

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Blossoms Announce Sixth Album ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’ And Their Biggest UK Arena Tour Yet

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