MARTIN & GARP
- Theofani Georgitsi
- Jan 27, 2025
- 2 min read
Title: Sentimental Fools
Artist/Band: MARTIN & GARP
Country: Holland
Release date: 15/01/2021
Company: Legere Recordings
Style: Westcoast, Yacht Rock, AOR
Dutch musician and producer Phil Martin has always been interested in the West Coast music scene and distinctive sound from the late 70s era. Artist like STEELY DAN, Hall & Oates, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, FLEETWOOD MAC and THE EAGLES all featured heavily in his diet of music when he was growing up. As a producer and songwriter, Phil has historically been more active in soul and jazz music. After working on a project with singer Lo van Gorp (Garp) from the Netherlands, Phil found the perfect vocal fit to his recordings for his own westcoast flavoured pop album. Together with other songwriters like Joel Sarakula and Laura Vane he began writing and producing songs. Lo van Gorp is a well known backing singer and saxophonist in Holland, recognized for his work backing many bigger artists like Roger Hodgson, Chaka Khan and Al Jarreau, to name a few. The sound of MARTIN & GARP can best be described as feel-good, radio friendly melodies romantically looking back to California in the 70s/early 80s. In amongst the catchy guitar and synth licks and luxurious harmonies, the theme is the unifying effect of music in the quest for sunny optimism. This album spills groovy rhythms together with jazz harmonies and smooth vocals. Cruising down the coast with the wind in your hair, darting in and out of the shade created by beach-side palm trees. That’s “Sentimental Fools”. A little diamond, for yachtrockers, westcoasters and lovers of quality music!!!
Songwriting: 10
Musicianship: 10
Production: 10
Album cover: 10
Total rating: 10
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Reviewed by: Theofani Georgitsi
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