The Road to Ruin

by John & Beverley Martyn

The Road to Ruin cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1970
  • Label: Island
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 37:25
  • Community rating: 3.95/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The second and final collaborative album by the husband-and-wife folk duo, featuring early jazz-rock experimentations. Recorded at Sound Techniques in London, the sessions included prominent contributions from Fairport Convention members and saxophonist Ray Warleigh. It marks John Martyn's growing interest in complex jazz phrasing, paving the way for his solo masterpieces.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, Folk, harmonious, duet, gentle, folk, sophisticated, acoustic, nature, female-vocals

Tracklist

  1. Primrose Hill (2:55)
  2. Parcels (3:25)
  3. Auntie Aviator (6:00)
  4. New Day (3:56)
  5. Give Us a Ring (3:50)
  6. Sorry to Be so Long (4:41)
  7. Tree Green (3:09)
  8. Say What You Can (3:03)
  9. Road to Ruin (6:22)

Credits

  • John & Beverley Martyn - primary artist
  • John Martyn - arranged by, vocals, guitar [all guitars], harp, written-by
  • Paul Harris - arranged by, piano
  • Tony Cox - arranged by
  • Max Ernst - artwork [front cover engraving]
  • Alan Spenner - bass
  • Dave Pegg - bass
  • Wells Kelly - bass, drums

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