Magic Sign (LP)
Martin Courtney
Amoeba Review
Real Estate songwriter Martin Courtney’s second solo album Magic Sign is soothing yet bittersweet, evocative and fresh. This boldly original album features feels steeped in nostalgia for those aimless endless summer teenaged days, that youthful yearning for an as-yet-unwritten future turned back to look wistfully on the past. On “Corncob,” Courtney offers up a country twang-twinged ‘80s synth track with keening guitars, swirling soundscapes, AM gold harmonies, and gauzy textures. It’s unexpected, and once you hear it, absolutely essential. “Sailboat” has a more straightforward Reagan era vibe, with a deeply compelling melody that calls to mind classic jangle pop and college rock. An emotionally rewarding album that’ll have you looking for signs in your own life.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Corncob
|
Martin Courtney | 04:07 |
2.
Outcome
|
Martin Courtney | 03:31 |
3.
Sailboat
|
Martin Courtney | 03:06 |
4.
Shoes
|
Martin Courtney | 04:27 |
5.
Time To Go
|
Martin Courtney | 03:22 |
Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Merlin
|
Martin Courtney | 03:24 |
2.
Living Rooms
|
Martin Courtney | 04:22 |
3.
Mulch
|
Martin Courtney | 04:03 |
4.
Terrestrial
|
Martin Courtney | 03:33 |
5.
Exit Music
|
Martin Courtney | 02:53 |