aaamusic | On 22, Oct 2012

“Songs for The Coming Home” is the eighteenth (yes thats right, eighteenth) studio album by Welshman Martyn Joseph. With a career that spans over thirty years, this passionate singer songwriter could certainly teach wanna be pop stars a thing or two about maintaining a successful music career.
His latest offering is not a massive departure from his previous work, with Joseph touching on many themes that are close to his heart such as love, hope, society and religion. Martyn Joseph touches on all of these issues with grace and passion, singing over a multitude of sounds and a wide varity of different instruments. While this album has a largely acoustic vibe, it is nice to hear the sheer amount of different instruments and sounds that are showcased on “Songs for Coming Home”.
Joseph showcases his intelligent songwriting ability on tunes such as “Beyond Us” and “Clara” where Joseph tackles difficult issues with his trademark clever lyrics and fitting melodies. “Archive” is a highlight on this album- a gentle, melancholy tune that has a memorable melody that will stick in your head all day. This album is a consistent release from an accomplished songwriter, fans of classic acoustic songs will not be disappointed.

★★★★★

Orna Lyons