Saturday, December 11, 2021

Martin Archer - Wild Pathway Favourites (December 2021 Discus Music)

The first Martin Archer album - dubbed from unplayed vinyl and remastered for DL by Dean Honer. Recorded in 1988 and originally released on Ladder, the forerunner label to Discus Music. Recorded with financial assistance from the Arts Council.

"A balance of compositional strength and clarity of execution ..... a labyrinth filled with jewels at every turn"
- Mike King, Coda.

"A document of unbridled imagination and optimism"
- David Ilic, Wire.

"Strong and raw"
- Mark Sinker, NME.

1. Showers 10:13
2. Light Year 10:13
3. Coldest Day Comes Down 02:53
4. Wild Pathway Favourites 05:19
5. New Scientists 14:24
6. Jynjy 01:40

Martin Archer - soprano saxophone, metallophone
Charlie Collins - woodwind
Nick Evans - trombone
John Russell - acoustic guitar
Mary Schwarz - viola
Michael Szpakowski - piano
Tim Cole - cello
Paul Shaft - double bass
Pete Infanti - drums, percussion