May 16 2008
Martha’s Trouble - A Class Act
What I like most about Martha’s Trouble is the way they mix current singer/songwriter songs with modern day production, as well as referencing elements of the 80’s and 70’s. Imagine if Amiee Mann of Til Tuesday continued to write songs…that would be Martha’s Trouble today. Martha’s Trouble also manages to mix in aspects of newer Aimee Mann and Michael Penn, as well as Jonathan Brooke and The Story. They also have a simplicity and optimism in their writing that reminds me of fellow Broadtexter band The Weepies. It really shows on the song ‘Everyday Love’. Martha’s Trouble is a singer/songwriter band but they’re also a great Pop band. The rhythm section of Rob, Jake, Paul and David is about as good as you could get. The have the musical chops of bands like Del Amitre and Fleetwood Mac. Be sure to check out the vocals of lead singer Jen. I’m not sure who writes a song like ‘Why’ but what an amazing song it is. I love the rhyme of NOTHING MAKES SENSE / I’M CLIMBING THE FENCE. Also check out the Wurlitzer Keyboard as well as the great electric guitar solo.
It’s no wonder that Martha’s Trouble has been swimming in accolades for years now. Jen was awarded Female Vocalist of the Week my reviewer’s in the Americana Genre, Garage Band Records.com. Their album Sleeping Dogs won Best Americana Album of the year in the 2004 Just Plain Folks Awards. They have also garnered numerous TV placements on networks such as Lifetime and CBS.
Martha’s Trouble works on the road, even with a rigorous national touring schedule, as you can see from the dates on their MySpace page. Go to a Martha’s Trouble show and you’ll hear the same vocal quality and musicianship that you hear on their recordings. They don’t hide behind studio magic….they are the real deal.
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