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Album Details

• Artist: Martin Tielli
• Album: We didn’t even suspect that he was the poppy salesman
• Label: Six Shooter
• Year of Release: 2001
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• Reviewed by: dscanland on 2003-04-01

Martin Tielli has unleashed his long overdue debut solo album We didn’t even suspect that he was the poppy salesman (henceforth referred to as Poppy Salesman). Any Canadian interested in underground music will know Martin from his day job as the front-man for the Rheostatics, Canada’s critically acclaimed national treasure. Tielli holed up himself up earlier this year and went on a writing binge. The result was 70 new songs, 20 of which are represented here in their glory. Some may think Tielli is a bit “out there� but all geniuses are known as being on the edge. Poppy Salesman was an outlet for Tielli to unleash some of his pent up ideas before going back to writing for the Rheostatics. The songs on Poppy Salesman were recorded live with a minimum of overdubs and for the most part consist just of Martin and his amazing guitar playing. It is impossible to pick a favorite track as they all have a certain charm to them. Don’t expect to understand the songs: they are all a bit obscure but very well crafted. Poppy Salesman is a great glimpse into the head of Martin Tielli.

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