Reviewed by Ross Dilnot

'Noting Compares' is, I believe, the Exeter-based singer/songwriter's fourth album. I flicked through the tracks on this album fairly quickly. "O Jesus I Have Promised" is a timeless classic that others have re-worked, and Martyn's attempts are admirable. However, sadly for most of the album, whilst the songs are excellent Martyn struggles with his vocal range, which is perhaps more noticeable on a recording than a live performance. One nice touch with this album is its interactive CD function, enabling the listener to view a photo gallery, a music video and impressively, to download song words and chords from the tracks on the album - an excellent addition. Perhaps the biggest disappointment is an unnamed and unlisted song, included as a bonus track, "It's Your Blood"" which, to be honest, lets the CD down. Overall then, another album where clearly a lot of time has been invested, but more work still needs to be done.

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