Martin Sexton’s ‘Black Sheep’ Captures His Concert Energy
A blend of Motown-style R&B, pop, folk, blues, and jazz

"Black Sheep," Martin Sexton’s second CD, released in 1996 is a great CD to have if you are looking for acoustical ballads and smooth vocals. Although this album seems to be more "pop" than his last album, straying away from his folk roots it still has some great melodies.

In an interview Sexton has said that folk music tends to speak only to his head ("like a thick novel"), while simpler pop music hits him in the gut. When you listen to the CD you are taken away with his unique voice and then even more impressive his "rhythmically slick acoustic guitar playing."

Every song on the CD has a different flavor to it telling stories of missing home and being on the road or about a gypsy lady that has taken everything he has. This CD is a great cross over from folk/jazz to the pop scene.

This is a good CD to listen to on a road trip or if you are looking to mellow out and relax. Unlike today’s pop music of thoughtless events where the point of music is not to enjoy it, but rather to make money, and whereas most bands lose creativity and focus on creating catchy riffs and lyrics, Martin Sexton is different. He has a magnificent voice and great guitar skills. His live shows are what draws his large fan base and although I have never gone to any of his concerts, people claim that this CD captures the energy that he displays during his concerts.