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The Music: Martinique's distinctively haunting and powerful songs feature a unique hybrid
Martinique Walker's music will keep the listener spellbound from the first to the last track. Don't miss this opportunity to hear "Tangled Web of Cool". You won't be disappointed. The Reviews: "We truly enjoyed listening to the CD by Martinique Walker. The staff and I agree it is absolutely wonderful!" (MD Laurent Bonnefoy....Radio 16 France....October/99) "Martinique's CD is really rich in sound and mellow and fits very nicely with our programming. After "Tangled Web of Cool" is played people always inquire as to who the artist is...." (MD Amy....CBAA Radio Australia....October/99) "Martinique's CD is both excellent in quality and production and will fit our programming perfectly." (MD Vincent....Radio Kaleidoscope France....September/99) "Walker sounds a little like [Tori] Amos ... but a lot more like Kate Bush ... Tangled Web of Cool gets off to a bold, artfully posed start that cross-references both Amos and Bush before the first three songs are finished ... Bottom Line: She's a strong singer and this is a highly polished production." (Tom Harrison....The Province....May 21/98) "Tangled Web of Cool is a strong debut for Martinique Walker, who has a notable knack for crafting catchy, angular tunes and selling them effectively with her supple, wide-ranging voice. The well-packaged record is also aided by Mathew Gerrard's sharp production, which features jazzy piano (sometimes Walker's own) and unexpected instrumentation, like tablas and '70s-style wah-wah guitar ... Walker has real talent, it's clear." (Ken Eisner....The Georgia Straight....September/98) "She's making her voice heard, a voice that is obviously fine-tuned. She's getting some very positive response. She has certainly won me over." (Kevin Evans....CBC Radio...."Early Edition"....July 8/98) "Walker has a truly beautiful voice ... [The] musicianship is first rate, the production is very lush. The album has a Sade feel to it, which is very soothing ... [W]hen the major label comes along - and I do think that will be soon." (Bob D'Eith....The Voice....July/98) |
of minor chords, evocative lyrics, vocal harmonies and powerful percussive rhythms that draw
the listener deeper into the music each time the CD is played.
The tracks on "Tangled Web of Cool" run the gamut from strong, rock-based songs (i.e.:
"You Had No Right") to powerful and emotional ballads (i.e.: "Mother"). All of her songs
showcase Martinique's remarkable voice and 3 octave range as she sings of life, love, and betrayal
with an honesty and freshness that captures the imagination and touches the heartstrings of every
listener. Martinique's lyrical gift is her ability to always find new and eloquent
ways to use metaphor to speak straight from the heart.