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The Ground Cries Out

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This is a great album! First off it has the usual great voice, meaningful lyrics and strong arrangements you would expect from Jeff Martin. The album is a great mix of big Tea-Party-Like, world music infused tracks and twangy, blue grass tunes. In my opinion, the best part about this album is the variety of sounds from song to song. Each track has a unique sound but they all work together to make a phenomenal record. Two thumbs to Jeff, Jay and Malcolm.

Jeff Martin is back and in a big way with his new band "Jeff Martin 777". If you were a fan of the Tea Party then this album is for you. If you have never heard of the Tea Party and want a great bluesy rock album that is different from the recycled rock out nowdays then this is your chance. Give it a listen and you won't be disappointed.

The album is generally a rock album with a nice bluesy feel to hit. The song arrangements are incredible(as per usual with Jeff), and the riffs he creates still hook you in. There is also his typical middle eastern influences in the music but not to the extreme that he has done before. The middle eastern sounds go perfectly with the songs and are a nice blend. The lyrics are deep and meaningful as well.

The title track and the first song on the record "The Ground Cries Out" gets you prepared for the rest of the record. It's got a very catchy riff and bridge that will be stuck in your head before you realize it. And that's a good thing.

I could go on and on about every song but I won't. Bottom line is it's a very sexy, rock/blues laden album that is different from almost all of the recycled rock that is permeating the airways today. If you want something different and a true treat for the senses, I implore you to pick this album up!! You will not be disappointed.

Tea Party fans line up! This is right up your alley. Best new album I've bought in a long time. Loved it!!

Jeff Martin keeps getting better with every release he does regardless of what moniker it's under. This album is amazing from start to finish and a fine addition to any Tea Party, Armada, Jeff Martin fan's collection. This music is epic REAL music like only Jeff martin can do. This man is a one man Led Zeppelinesque powerhouse. Hail to Jeff Martin.

Typical Jeff Martin voicals, strong and meaningful. I find this time Jeff has given us a more rounded view of arrangements and vocals, along with instramentals that are at both extremes.

1916 is a gem. The Mekong, beautiful. Blue Mountain Sun, touches all senses.

The Tea Party is present...however, more importantly, a vocalist and song writer with musical variety is emerging.

I love this album. It was well worth the price. I just wish it had been available in the United States. In any case, Jeff Martin rocks.

Really enjoy this new cd from Jeff Martin and his Band 777. Sound like the 8th albums by Tea Party. Received it two weeks before the live show in Montreal. Been listen to it a lot. Great songs, well balanced.

Vraiment un album fantastique à la hauteur du talent et de la voix de Jeff Martin. Jeff revient à la sonorité unique des débuts du temps de The Tea Party. Un bijou d'album.