In the Temple of the Muse

Martin Page's first CD is one of the best and most well-rounded albums produced to date. While most artists have either a sophomore slump the second time around, or they do monumentally better during Round II, both of Martin Page's albums have some of the most catchy melodies and easy-listening tracks that I have ever heard. I only wish that his CDs weren't a mere 10 tracks long!!

Much more personal sounding this CD. Great messages here esspecially on Everything You Do and The Long Walk Home. He is so amazing. Buy this CD and if you don't own the first one, buy that too. For me though, I did favor the first one but this one is not a far cry behind.

First got into Martin Page's music back in the mid 90s through Phil Collins and his work with Page on 'In The House Of Stone And Light'- which was a beautiful album with fantastic music. This time, Martin Page has proven, after thirteen years, that he has not lost his touch as a songwriter and musician. Like Stone & Light, this album flows with harmony and contains excellent songs which reach out and grab the listener by the heart. Musically this album is kind of a cross between Stone & Light and Phil Collins's last studio album, 'Testify'. Collins's musical influence on Martin is very evident on this album. While not as artsy or spritual as Stone & Light, nevertheless, this album contains excellent music from beginning to end and takes the listener on a fantastic musical journey. Two thumbs up.

I loved his first album, to me it still sounds fresh and new to this day. This one is a fantastic follow up and he hasn't lost any of his magic. My favorite is Man in the Moon, I must have listened to it 10 times in a row the first time I heard it, a very romantic sounding song with a clever almost hidden view of the world and how we are living in it.

Outstanding follow-up to In The House of Stone and Light. Have it waiting in the car after work and you'll be smoothed out by the time you pull in the drive.

Well you don't....for many years at least. He still sounds great, no doubt. The CD as a whole isn't as good as his first release, but don't let that keep you from discovering the good that's here. We don't get a lot of music like this anymore, so enjoy and support it. Maybe it won't be another 13 years!

Martin Page is simply a wonderful songwriter. If you aren't familiar with his previous House of Stone and Light, you need to be. In the Temple of the Muse is equally fantastic and will also stand the test of time. I love it all, but for this moment my fave song is "Try" because it has all the elements of a great song, filled with insight, hopes for love and a catch melody. I hope that Mr. Page is writing songs for his next CD so we won't have to wait so long next time.

I bought Martin's first studio album, In the House of Stone and Light, a few years back, and I've been a huge fan of his ever since. I loved how rich his work was, both lyrically and musically, and I haven't found many other artists that I connect with on such an intimate level. When I heard that Martin was working on a second studio album I was excited, to say the least, and I'm happy to say that he's delivered the goods in a big way. In the Temple of the Muse is full of texture and emotion, and the messages that he sends are touching, potent and thought-provoking. Every track takes the listener to another world (not unlike a good short story), and having listened to the album many times over already, I can say that their nuances become more apparent and appreciable with each subsequent listen, just like his previous album. I think that this particular quality, where repetition only serves to exponentially increase the quality of a product, is the sign of a truly great piece of art. Thanks for the music Martin. These songs will be with me for a long, long time.

Sublime. As if the years between this album and "In The House of Stone and Light" were mere moments. Gorgeous music from a truly talented songwriter.