In 1985, he released his self-titled album Eric Martin, which was more pop-oriented than his previous work. The album was co-produced by Kevin Elson and included the hit single "Information", which reached number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album also featured the songs "She's Out for Blood", "These Are the Good Times", and "Everytime I Think of You".
In 1987, he followed up with the album I'm Only Fooling Myself, which was a collection of ballads and soft rock songs. The album was produced by Richie Zito and included covers of songs by Marvin Gaye, The Beatles, and The Hollies. The album also contained the original songs "I Can't Relax", "Confess", and "Just Another Pretty Boy".
After joining Mr. Big in 1988, Eric Martin did not release another solo album until 1998, when he came out with Somewhere in the Middle. The album was a departure from his previous style, as it incorporated elements of alternative rock, blues, and country. The album was produced by Richie Kotzen, who also played guitar on some tracks. The album featured the singles "Fly on a Wall", "Somewhere in the Middle", and "Kisses Stain".
In 2002, he released I'm Goin' Sane, which was a return to his hard rock roots. The album was produced by Eric Martin himself and included guest musicians such as John 5, Billy Sheehan, and Matt Sorum. The album contained the songs "Bigger Man", "I Love the Way You Love Me", "I'm Goin' Sane", and "Spaceman".
In 2004, he released Destroy All Monsters, which was a heavier and darker album than his previous ones. The album was produced by Richie Kotzen and Eric Martin and featured songs such as "Destroy All Monsters", "Woke Up Too Late", "My Disease", and "Burning in My Mind".
Mr. Vocalist series
In 2008, Eric Martin started a series of albums called Mr. Vocalist, which were exclusively released in Japan. These albums consisted of covers of popular Japanese songs sung in English by Eric Martin, with new arrangements by Tak Matsumoto of B'z. The first album, simply titled Mr. Vocalist, included songs such as "Eternal Flame", "Hanamizuki", and "Hero".
In 2009, he released two more albums in the series: Mr. Vocalist 2 / Timeless and Mr. Vocalist X'Mas. The former included songs such as "I for You", "Sekaiju no Dareyori Kitto", and "Timeless Love". The latter was a Christmas-themed album that featured songs such as "Last Christmas", "White Christmas", and "All I Want for Christmas Is You".
In 2010, he released the fourth and final album in the series: Mr. Vocalist 3. The album included songs such as "Everything", "Hitomi wo Tojite", and "Love Love Love".
Other projects
Apart from his solo albums and the Mr. Vocalist series, Eric Martin has also been involved in other musical projects throughout his career. Some of them are:
Eric Martin Band: A band that Eric Martin formed in 1983 with guitarist John Nymann, bassist Troy Lucketta, and drummer Tony Fanucchi. The band released one album, Sucker for a Pretty Face, in 1983, before disbanding in 1985.
Mr. Big: A hard rock supergroup that Eric Martin joined in 1988, along with guitarist Paul Gilbert, bassist Billy Sheehan, and drummer Pat Torpey. The band achieved worldwide success with their albums Lean into It (1991), Bump Ahead (1993), and Hey Man (1996), and their hit singles "To Be with You", "Just Take My Heart", and "Wild World". The band broke up in 2002, but reunited in 2009 and released three more albums: What If... (2011), The Stories We Could Tell (2014), and Defying Gravity (2017).
Tak Matsumoto Group: A rock band that Eric Martin formed in 2004 with guitarist Tak Matsumoto of B'z, bassist Jack Blades of Night Ranger, and drummer Brian Tichy of Whitesnake. The band released one album, TMG I, in 2004, and toured Japan and Korea. The album featured songs such as "Oh Japan Our Time Is Now", "Train Train", and "Red White and Bullet Blues".
Solo acoustic tours: Eric Martin has also performed solo acoustic shows around the world, playing songs from his solo albums, Mr. Big, and other artists. He has also collaborated with other musicians on stage, such as Richie Kotzen, John Waite, Mike Tramp, and Jeff Scott Soto.
This concludes the overview of Eric Martin's discography from 1983 to 2010. For more information about Eric Martin and his music, please visit his official website [here].
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[Eric Martin (musician) - Wikipedia]
[Eric Martin Albums and Discography AllMusic]
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[I'm Goin' Sane - Eric Martin Songs, Reviews ... - AllMusic]
[Destroy All Monsters - Eric Martin Songs, Reviews ... - AllMusic]
[Mr. Vocalist - Eric Martin Songs, Reviews ... - AllMusic]
[Mr. Vocalist 2 / Timeless - Eric Martin Songs ... - AllMusic]
[Mr. Vocalist X'Mas - Eric Martin Songs ... - AllMusic]
[Mr. Vocalist 3 - Eric Martin Songs ... - AllMusic]
[Eric Martin Band Discography Discogs]
[Mr. Big (American band) - Wikipedia]
[Tak Matsumoto Group - Wikipedia]
[Eric Martin Tour Dates & Concert Tickets 2021 & 2022 Bandsintown]
[Eric Martin Official Website]
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