Well Kept Secret
John Martyn · 1982
12 tracks · traditional folk music
A fusion of folk and rock, layered with Martyn's signature emotive vocals and intricate guitar work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- unpredictable pacing keeps interest
- emotive vocals for introspection
- fragmented tracks encourage exploration
- moments of solitude and reflection
- live versions enhance emotional depth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Well Kept Secret' was released in August 1982, John Martyn was already an established artist, having gained recognition for his earlier albums like 'Solid Air' (1973). This album followed a period of personal challenges and experimentation with sound, reflecting a transition towards a more polished production style while maintaining his songwriting depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· Tim Buckley· Richard Thompson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Could've Been Me
- 2 You Might Need A Man
- 3 Hung Up
- 4 Gun Money
- 5 Never Let Me Go
- 6 Love Up
- 7 Changes Her Mind
- 8 Hiss On The Tape
- 9 Back With A Vengeance
- 10 Livin' Alone
- 11 Gun Money (US Remix - Long Version)
- 12 Hiss On The Tape (Live)
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