For over two decades, Jason Martin’s “blue collar” approach to music has resulted in an impressively reliable discography.

Dial M is yet another fine offering from one of the most reliable and dependable names in music today.

The Brothers Martin is equal parts Starflyer 59 and equal parts Joy Electric, not just a trip down nostalgia lane.

Ronnie Martin’s antediluvian history concept record takes even the most familiar of Biblical tales and puts a newly poignant spin on them.

Brother, Sister is a perfect encapsulation of everything that’s both good and bad about mewithoutYou’s music.

In addition to these fresh, exciting elements, the album also features some of the most honest, spiritual songs that Martin has written in, well, quite some time.

The Ministry of Archers feels like a throwback to past Joy Electric efforts like We Are The Music Makers and Five Stars For Failures.

An album where nearly every single song grabs you by the throat.

However, it’s very fitting that I Am the Portugese Blues sport one of the older style covers, as in many ways, it’s a regression towards the band’s earlier sound.

While still a magnificent feast for the ears, every song on The Tick Tock Treasury reminds me of past Joy Electric albums.

Havalina returns to Tooth & Nail Records with another unique and delightfully quirky album.

Each of these songs feels convincingly, painfully convicted.

So confident and emotional that it stands a good chance of silencing most emo detractors.

The songs fall in the verse-chorus-verse pattern in its purest and catchiest form.

Actually, the best part about having all of these tracks in one location is getting to listen to all of Starflyer’s musical directions in one sitting.

The Deadlines have taken punk and forced it to be as creative as possible, compared to much of the punk found on Tooth and Nail Records.

When it works, it shows once again that Martin is still one of the best songwriters in Christian music.

Royal captures the beautiful sound found in well-done emo and leaves you with elegant melodies.

In some ways, this album is an amalgamation of everything that Martin has done before.

Listening to Roadside Monument becomes educational and challenging, while remaining emotional.