Marty Brown - 1993,Wild Kentucky Skies

Posted By : Duketeh | Date : 20 Jan 2010 11:18:48 | Comments : 0 |

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Biography
Though he's never had a substantial hit, Marty Brown won a devoted following among hardcore country fans thanks to his twangy, classic-style honky tonk and a nasal delivery straight from the hills of Kentucky. Specifically, Brown was raised in the small tobacco-farming town of Maceo, and started playing the local honky tonks at age 14. He later recorded a demo tape and hitchhiked to Nashville, where he was profiled on the news magazine 48 Hours and secured a contract with MCA. His debut album, High and Dry, was released in 1991 and won fierce praise for its raw energy, wide musical range, and unrepentant hillbilly attitude. Afraid of being pigeonholed because of the latter, Brown moved into a more commercial sound for the 1993 follow-up, Wild Kentucky Skies; though it wasn't a hit, it helped continue to build Brown's fan base, as did his tour with Jimmie Dale Gilmore. 1994's Cryin', Lovin', Leavin' also failed to bring Brown to a wider audience, despite continued acclaim, and MCA parted ways with him afterwards. Brown signed with the independent label Hightone and debuted for them in 1996 with Here's to the Honky Tonks, which again was released to favorable reviews.
by Steve Huey @ allmusic

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One of the best things about Marty Brown's music is that it possesses the qualities that people both love and hate about country music. Brown takes a sure-fire hit song, "I Don't Wanna See You," then sings it in a voice that won't let folks forget just how backwoods country music can be. Songs like "It Must Be the Rain" and "Let's Begin Again" have soaring choruses that recall The Everlys at their best. On the other hand, "No Honky Tonkin' Tonight" and "I'd Rather Fish Than Fight" put to shame the lip service some singers pay to Hank Williams, Sr. and Jimmie Rodgers. With the eerie "She's Gone," Brown takes the country death ballad into territory it's never seen before, and he follows it with the sentimental "Kentucky Skies." Brown is pure country without being purist. Flatly put, he's a hillbilly and proud of it.
Review by Brian Mansfield @ Allmusic

Amazon Customer Reviews
In a fair world, Marty Brown would have achieved more success than he has. His CDs are all excellent, and "Wild Kentucky Skies," in particular, is outstanding. His voice and some of his songs might remind you of Hank Williams. Some of his more upbeat songs have a touch of Everly Brothers. Those comparisons are to give you an idea of his influences, but he is unique. I like all kinds of music, but it breaks my heart that this CD is no longer in production. It should be one of the top Alt-Country CDs.
By J. Kirchmeier (Queens, NY USA)
this is an awsome album i have loved listening to it ever since it came out. marty brown will always be one of favorite's of all time. he should be up there in the list with hank williams sr. george jones merle haggard and keith whitley to me i think he is that good. and i sure do need new songs from marty. where-ever you are, and if you read this please come back marty i miss your music. a fan always. kelly
By hillbilly katz (odessa texas)
This will, or should be a country classic. Good old style country and western album for rock and country fans alike.
By Terry Knapp (Alberta, Canada)
This cd has a real different sound to it, but it is really good. The song "Wild Kentucky Skies" is wicked awesome!
By Matthew Arrowood (Toledo, Ohio United States)

Tracks
1 It Must Me the Rain - Brown 3:46
2 Let's Begin Again - DeVito, Flowers 3:10
3 God Knows - Brown 4:17
4 No Honky Tonkin' Tonight - Brown 2:55
5 I'd Rather Fish Than Fight - Brown 2:35
6 Honey I Ain't No Fool - Brown 4:20
7 I Don't Want to See You Again - Leap 4:09
8 Freight Train - Brown 4:55
9 She's Gone - Brown 4:59
10 Wild Kentucky Skies - Brown 4:28

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