Marvin B Naylor
Album: Spaceships There Are
Label: Self Released
Tracks: 4
Website: http://marvinbnaylor.com

I was hooked from the first chord!

"Spaceships There Are" is an outstanding piece of music. It's interweaving of chords and melodies are an assault on the senses. I made a note to listen again with headphones and I'm glad I did, you should.

Wondering Star (track 2) begins simply with a mandolin and a vocal line, building in complexity soaring around the room, well it did in mine!

This is what Marvin appears to do best. His seemingly effortless arrangements are lovingly crafted, evolving inso a kaleidoscope of layers and textures that display his obvious talents as a performer and producer.

Brief Encounter, the final track, gives me the feeling of being tossed around on a small boat in a turbulent ocean. Safe yet vulnerable.

There are echoes of The Beach Boys, Genesis and even The Beatles (Rubber Soul) but Marvin ploughs his own path and it's a wonderful one.

"Spaceships There Are" is one of those CDs that you play to friends, with a wry smile on your face knowing that they are going to love it. I have done and they did!

Vincent