Til the Wheels Fall Off
Shane Martin
Moody Waters Records, 2015
Minneapolis singer-songwriter Shane Martin is a good natured and affable a story teller as anyone could hope for. With his opening track, “I Am What I Am.” he declares his role as an artist and it’s the only song in the collection to 
reference memory and nostalgia, the rest of the songs are in the here and now.
“Georgia Peach” comes dangerously close to being a country version of any number of Jimmy Buffet songs. It’s a light hearted bit of summer fun, “Checkin’ out a Georgia Peach/ On a Savannah Beach.” the song is radio ready and harder to get out of your head than sand from your shoes after that long day at the beach.
“Beer on the Brain” is a easy sing along about, well the title says it all. The rhythms aggressive and unrelenting. Title track “Til the Wheels Fall Off” closes out this collection and is sweetly reflective, and occasionally melancholy. A reminder that no one gets out of here alive, so you better “ . . . ride this life Til the Wheels Fall Off.”
Shane Martin has logged the miles and done the roadwork to arrive at this crossroads. This is a solid collection of songs and Martin’s voice is consistently confident and robust. Martin’s backing band’s performance is consistently focused and enjoyable, supporting the songs without ever overwhelming.
Shane Martin is worth a long listen and your consideration.