Ben Hemming’s forth album 'Marked Man' continued the excellent track record of the last few years of records, namely ‘The Devil Beside Me’, and lasts years ‘Broken Road’. Ben Hemming has been busy in the studio creating a release full Blues Rock swagger and grit.
“The albums main concept is of feeling out of place in the world, singled out and isolated, an outlaw rejected from mainstream society and forced to find your own path. But in that feeling of rejection, of giving up of everything, you can be free to find out who you really are. Only in losing everything can you find yourself in a world at sea in confusion and loss of identity.”
Recorded at Masterlink Productions, a studio located in rural Woking just outside of London, with producer James Welsh at the controls, the recording process acted as a ‘safe haven’ away from the distractions of city life and gave a real focus and direction to the music.
“I feel I’ve surrounded myself with people who understand what I’m trying to achieve in my music. It’s a safe environment that has really helped develop my songwriting to the next level. I guess I found the self-belief I’ve been looking for.’’
"...another excellent release by Ben Hemming. It is an album filled with great storytelling supported by some great work on his guitar."
"...the lyricism can certainly be appreciated by any music lover and Hemming’s vocals are strong with a pleasant tone." - Maverick Mag
“a sound that’s almost unique on the current blues-rock scene and Ben Hemming is certainly well worth a listen” - Blues in Britain
All songs Written and performed by Ben Hemming. Vocals & guitar Ben Hemming, Bass by Rubean Ard, drums by Luigi Rampino. Produced & mixed by James Welsh at Masterlink Productions, Woking. Released
May 11 2022 © Ben Hemming 2022.