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ALBUM REVIEW: Marsh - Endless out on Anjunadeep

 


Anjunadeep label favorite and rising star of the electronic scene Tom Marshall, aka Marsh, is pleased to present his third artist album ‘Endless’.

Few artists exude as much passion for, and dedication to, their craft as Tom Marshall (AKA Marsh). Since he first emerged on the electronic music scene in the mid-2010s, Marsh has sculpted a uniquely soulful sound that has captivated his listeners and earned him a fast-growing and intensely devoted fanbase.

‘Endless’ follows two previous bodies of work; his 2017 debut ‘Life On The Shore’, and his critically-acclaimed Anjunadeep debut LP, ‘Lailonie’, the latter of which has accumulated over 20 million streams to date, and sold over 1500 vinyl copies. Marsh also has an array of widely-supported anthems in his discography. ‘Come Together’ (with Nox Vahn), ‘Little Darling’ and the Beatport chart-topping ‘Lost In You’ are some of his best-loved tracks, all streaming well into the millions and winning support from electronic music’s most prominent artists, including Joris Voorn, Pete Tong, Diplo, and RÜFÜS DU SOL.

The two years since Marsh released his previous album ‘Lailonie’ have seen Tom moving around the States and touring the globe in a world rapidly opening up post-pandemic. This whirlwind, semi-nomadic lifestyle has inspired his third artist album ‘Endless’, and caused him to take stock of his values. 
In his own words, “I’ve written this entire album on the move, writing from so many different homes. On a deeper, more spiritual level, this has led me to question, what is truly home, and will we experience home after this life?” 


‘Endless’ comprises eleven memorable tracks, including collaborations with vocalists Jodie Knight, Leo Wood and Mariel Beausejour. Drawing on influences as diverse as the rich trance sounds of the 2000s that soundtracked his teenage years, and the musicality of crossover drum & bass acts like Pendulum, Tom’s next offering is perhaps his most expansive in scope. Opening with the subtle first track ‘Pneuma’, the album moves from emotive and lyrical tracks like ‘Sleep’ and ‘Forgiveness’, to piano house melodies on ‘Reminiscent,’ smooth broken beats on ‘Blue’, and pulsing deep house on the Jodie Knight vocal-led ‘Fragments,’ all united by Marsh’s innate warm musicality.

‘Endless’ is accompanied by an impressive album tour. Phase one comprises 26 dates across North and South America with the first three dates sold out. Phase two dates will be on sale around the album release and feature a lone UK performance on April 08 at Electric Brixton.

‘Endless’, is out February 3rd on Anjunadeep.

Vinyl Tracklist
A1. Pneuma
A2. Blue feat. Leo Wood
A3. Reminiscent
A4. Touch The Sky with Simon Doty
B1. Fragments feat. Jodie Knight
B2. Hymn
B3. All Night Long
B4. Fall To Pieces feat. Leo Wood
C1. Forgiveness with Wassu feat. Mariel Beausejour
C2. Sleep feat. Jodie Knight
C3. Endless
D1. Touch The Sky (Extended Mix) with Simon Doty
D2. Reminiscent (Extended Mix)
D3. All Night Long (Extended Mix)

Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
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[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Marsh is one of the strongest artists on Anjunadeep with tracks and collaborations that simply capture your imagination and you stay speechless listening and daydreaming. Endless is an excellent journey of 11 moments in the sonic world of Marsh. Pneuma is deep melodic house that in the climax introduces a playful chunky groove and mesmerizing piano chords.  Blue moves in the the break territory with stunning soulful retro delivered vocals by   Leo Wood with a very infectious optimistic melody line on top.  Reminiscent already released is a tour de force in his rave  house trance influences. Touch The Sky with Simon Doty caused massive reactions already has the right uplifting vocal, pulsating basslines, euphoric piano themes and feel good atmosphere to move dancefloors and festivals crowds instantly.  Fragments applies nice minimal basslines, minimal electronic melodies and win hearts thanks to  Jodie Knight fantastic performance blooming with euphoric synths in the climax. Hymn is energetic driving with bouncy basslines and funky grooves, whispering vocals, acid touches and peak time written all over it. All Night Long as the title suggests you can play it on repeat all night and nobody will have a problem.  Fall To Pieces with Leo Wood on vocals is a cool eurodance infused anthem with enough bounce and old school hard house style grooves to make you dance in a second.  Forgiveness by Marsh & Wassu feat. Mariel Beausejour is moody melancholic track with electronic synths and slightly tribal summery vibes with vocals that will haunt you for days. Sleep with Jodie Knight goes breaks with early electro infusions  with atmospheric strings and vocals to warm your heart.  Endless is the perfect way to finish the album pumping basslines, uplifting piano themes and early rave touches to save the best dance for last. If you search for an album to make you always feel excited and motivated then Endless is your choice. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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