Name: 2020 Vision
Brand: Martin Sexton

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LP-KTR-010

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Black

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-02

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Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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789577787216

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Black LP

CD-KTR-010

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Artist

Martin Sexton

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Kitchen Table

Martin Sexton is an American singer-songwriter and producer, born in 1966. With his soulful voice and captivating lyrics, he has become a beloved figure in the music industry. Drawing inspiration from various genres including folk, blues, and rock, Martin creates a unique sound that resonates with audiences worldwide.

His talent has earned him comparisons to other talented artists such as Peter Mulvey, Jackie Greene, and Greg Brown. Martin's ability to connect with his listeners through his heartfelt performances sets him apart from the rest. Whether he's performing solo or collaborating with other musicians, *Martin Sexton* delivers an unforgettable experience every time.

Over the years, Martin has released several critically acclaimed albums and toured extensively across the globe. His music has touched the hearts of many and continues to inspire both aspiring musicians and devoted fans alike. If you're looking for soul-stirring melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, look no further than *Martin Sexton* - a true musical genius.

Martin Sexton’s ability to hone in on defining moments is evident by his latest EP, 2020 Vision. This is Martin’s first release in 6 years, and it is a poetically emotive and an elegantly evocative pandemic scrapbook. The recordings were tracked virtually during lockdown and produced by three-time Grammy-nominee John Alagia (John Mayer, Paul Simon, Lukas Nelson).

“In one song, I’m building a treehouse with my son. In another song, I’m crossing America and seeing the beauty in people rising through adversity and loving each other,” Martin details. 2020 Vision snapshots moments of clarity during the pandemic and beyond. The EP’s leadoff single, “Hold On,” is one of those sun-shining-through-the-rain songs. It brims with soul guitar fixings, punchy horns, and a touching narrative of the simple pleasures of spending time with loved ones. The EP’s second single, “Calling On America,” follows in the grand tradition of tender R&amp;B cultural commentary epitomized by soul poets like Curtis Mayfield’s and Marvin Gaye. It’s a scene-setting song panning through visual vignettes of love and harmony while also contemplating division. The song’s purposeful messaging goes down smooth with folksy acoustic guitar, gospel-tinged organ playing, pining pedal steel, and Martin’s trademark honeyed vocals. “Calling On America” is further enhanced by a John Mayer guitar solo, a lyrical but fleet-fingered statement that hits that sweet spot between blues and country. The EP is rounded out by the impressionistic folk song, “Riding Through The Rain,” and the James Taylor-esque, “Penny from the Land of Plenty,” a powerful and hopeful statement on the opioid epidemic.

2020 Vision will always have its lessons and remain in Martin’s sight, even as the miles out on the road put pandemic life in the rearview mirror. One of those lessons is the power of togetherness. Martin says: “My mission statement for the past 15 years has been unity through music, and I am committed to sharing peace and harmony through my songs."

2020 Vision

Music US