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"The only way to describe this lean Englishman with the piercing eyes and perpetual ironic smirk is to dub him the Frederic Wiseman of rock. Just as the famous documentary filmmaker trains his camera on a subject and watches life play itself out, so does Martin Briley take a close look a the human condition and show it as it is, warts and all”

The Record

“Briley's songs are marked by a strange combination of lyrical cynicism, humor and vulnerability, while his instrumental structurings are complex, melodic and fascinating”

The Daily Oklahoman

“If there's a better example of consistent phrasemaking on either side of the Atlantic, I've yet to hear it. Martin Briley's lyric turns, on virtually every song of the 10 included herein, would be fun to read if the songs they were connected to weren't just as much fun to listen to.”

Detroit Monitor

“Martin Briley's talents, as displayed in his debut Mercury solo album, “Fear of the Unknown” bring to mind that classic line from a science-fiction B-movies: “Think of all that power used for evil- Good Lord, the consequences!” He is a generously gifted songwriter but almost frighteningly misanthropic. The album is a marvel, but you may not want to hear it very often if you're the kind of person who pays close attention to lyrics.”

Stereo Review

“You wanted my reaction to the record, (Put Your Hands on the Screen). I like the words: I think they are very good. However, I do not care for the music, but I am sure many young people will like it and I am reaching many, many young people. In fact, one newspaper columnist said “Ernest Angley is the only minister that is reaching the young people today.” I thought that was a great tribute to this ministry.”

Reverend Ernest Angley

Swimming Head Productions