Martin Simpson is justifiably regarded as one of the finest finger-style guitarists to have emerged from the British Isles. ‘Grinning In Your Face’ (1983) captures him at an early stage in his recording career, and is a remarkably assured and exuberant recording.
1 It Doesn’t Matter Anymore
2 Little Birdie
3 The First Cut is the Deepest
4 Roving Gambler
5 This War May Last for Years
6 Masters of War
7 Reuben’s Train
8 Your Cheatin’ Heart
9 Handsome Molly
10 Townships – Biko
11 Moonshine
12 Green Linnet / Grinning in your Face