John Martyn ‎– Grace & Danger VG/G+

John Martyn’s “Grace & Danger” is an album etched with the raw vulnerability of a crumbling marriage. Released in 1980, it captures the emotional turbulence Martyn experienced during his divorce from Beverley Martyn. The songs, a blend of folk rock, jazz, and blues influences, paint a stark portrait of love lost. From the opening melancholic seduction of “Some People Are Crazy” to the heartbroken closer “Our Love,” the album lays bare the pain of dissolving bonds. Even a surprising reggae cover of “Johnny Too Bad” carries a tinge of resignation. Featuring some of Martyn’s clearest vocals in years and a tight band that includes Phil Collins on drums, “Grace & Danger” is a powerful testament to the songwriter’s talent laid bare in the face of heartbreak.