Marc Cohn Review
Today I found out I really like Marc Cohn. He’s the guy that released Walking in Memphis about 13 years ago (yes it has been that long). If you haven’t heard from him since then. Jump back in…
Soulful, honest, brilliant musician with inspired lyrics & arrangements; a rare breed for sure.
Currently I’m listening to his first & self titled album. Here is how I rate the tracks:
1 - Walking in Memphis 5/5
2 - Ghost Train 4/5
3 - Silver Thunderbird 3/5
4 - Dig Down Deep 5/5
5 - Walk on the Water 5/5
6 - Miles Away 3/5
7 - Saving the Best for Last 5/5
8 - Strangers in a Car 5/5
9 - 29 Ways 5/5
10 - Perfect Love 4/5
11 - True Companion 5/5
At the end of my first listen I found a jewel. A song that may have just moved some lesser contender out of my top 20! True Companion is the most beautiful song I’ve heard in months. Bless the Father up above for giving us this song through Marc.
I will sing True Companion for my wife some day.
Even the songs I wasn’t especially inspired by were moving to me. Take Silver Thunderbird for example. Not written to inspire listeners as much as it was a tribute to a childhood memory. That said Marc’s style and musical packaging and delivery are hypnotic. This track on any other album would be 5/5; but I am moved to consider songs according to those around them.
I can now see where Bebo Norman got his inspiration. Those who have access to both Bebo and Marc’s albums see if you hear it too.
To my best estimation, Marc’s strongest influence is Van Morrison (who happens to hold about 3 of my top 20 songs) so I was destined to like this guy.