Customer Reviews
I blame Jools Holland - By: IJ, 20 Jul 2008 
Believe me, it's usually the other way round. Usually I have nothing but praise for the man & his show that introduce me to so many fantastic artists. Butin the case of this album, seeing Martha Wainwright perform on that show before purchasing `I Know You're Married, but I've Got Feelings Too' has ruined me, because if I hadn't seen her perform live I would have been blissfully unaware thatin the right form this collection of songs presents an absolutely incredible portrait of a uniquely charismatic singer/song-writer. But not when they're delivered with decidedly less passion on an over-produced album that is not a proper showcase for these beautifully written songs & the tortured/passionate voice that always performs to perfect spine-tingling effectin the right setting.
The prime example is track 7- `So Many Friends'- my favourite song when I heard it performed by Martha on the show. An incredibly subtle song that soared into a gloriously ironic chorus on which Martha's voice was tortured & triumphantin equal measure. On the album version her voice dwindles to a pathetic whimper, only then to be drowned out by unnecessary instrumental accompaniment. Why (I ask of nobodyin particular) was her voice not allowed to be heardin the true glory evidentin all her live performances? It's a mystery to me.
This is emblematic of the album as a whole, but that's not to say there aren't some really cool tracks. Such as track 3- `Jesus & Mary' (7/10) & track 8- `In the Middle of the Night' (8/10) & track 9- `The George Song' (7/10). But I personally could have done without the musical flourishes & would have much preferred a starker offering that boiled down these songs to their most natural elements i.e. Martha's strong voice & her exceptionally emotional delivery. I haven't heard Martha's first album, so going by the comments of previous reviewers I'll be buying that very shortlyin order to discover whether it's a better showcase for this infectiously eccentric artist.
The rating might be needlessly harsh & this album is undoubtedly a grower with inspiration & catchy tunes by the bucket-load, but there's no escaping that almost tangible disappointmentin this album that just doesn't do justice to Martha's talent.
I know you're married, but I'm not feeling this. - By: M. A. Fraser, 08 Jul 2008 The warm & understated sound of her debut CD (3 years ago) is replaced with a fuller augmented bells & whistles rock band sound, which merely serves to make the music sound ordinary, & which causes Martha's distinctive vocal style to work too hard to rise above.
The reservations many had about Martha's songwriting on her first (although I thought it was pretty good) have been proved right here. Some songs are good, but none are as striking as Factory, TV Show, Who Was I Kidding or BMFA from the former.
I never review anything without at least 10 listens & sorry to say this CD has remained a chore to sit through. Martha needs to get back to basics, quit smoking, & concentrate her vocal technique on interpreting songs instead just rehashing her vocal chops.
Its That 2nd Album Thing! - By: frazzle, 16 Jun 2008 
Yep, Enjoyed her first offering, which was/is more refreshing.
Like a few hear I agree, she's grown-up, not good. And she got married, whats she like!
I've only played it twice, 3 might be pushing it, sorry.
Hey, When she gets divorced we might get a good 3rd album, with swearing & stuff!! fingers crossed!
A Grower - By: A Music Lover, 07 Jun 2008 
I really liked her previous album & bought this but felt disappointed at first...
But it's grown on me - her voice is truly unique & I love it.
She's evolving & that's a good thing - can't wait for the next album!
the talent of wainwright, heriditory! - By: Ms. C. Jones, 04 Jun 2008 i had been waiting for the follow up to martha's critically acclaimed debut self titled album. this shows pure genius, simply anything that is touched by martha shines a light. obvious cameo's from parent's & brother rufus & the immense pete townsend.
my fav track although the decision was difficult is 'jesus & mary' powerfulin many ways, vocals put massive emphasis on the quite basis but quirky background music.
other stand out tracks, opening rocker 'bleeding all over you' lots of wording & promoting of the album title & 'comin tonight'. comin tonight gives the first taste of pete townsend on guitars, marthas vocals are sounding early joni mitchell to patti smith. the diverse 'the george song' samples just how talented martha & rufus are when they are put together, why not release a joint album???!
in fact this album is both intense & amazing, ive had the privilage to go see martha live a few times now & she never disappoints.
