Heaven And Earth (2011)

"The late John Martyn (1948-2009) was a legend in British music circles, a phenomenal guitarist and arranger whose influence has been acknowledged by everyone from Bob Marley and Eric Clapton to Brian Eno and the Edge, and whose approach to soundcraft helped lay the foundation for an entire generation of trip-hop artists. "Heaven And Earth" consists of unfinished tracks that Martyn was working on at the time of his death in 2009, some of them bluesy, some reggae-inflected or jazzy, but all of them imbued with a powerful sense of space and an expansive approach to melody. "Heel of the Hunt" is among the most spacious and powerful tracks on this album, while "Stand Amazed" hints strongly at reggae while guitars, clavinets, and soulful backing vocalists respond with more of an R&B vibe. "Bad Company" is a bluesy rocker; "Gambler" is a slow-rocking blues. Only rarely does Martyn seem to be hitting any notes; instead he growls and grunts and declaims his lyrics in a deep, gruff voice." (Rick Anderson, Allmusic)