Following his 2018 'Love Song For A City' recorded around the globe, Martin's latest all new studio album, Iron Lung, features new singles "Great and Glorious" and "Fire's Gonna Fall."

This is a top quality recording which really captures Martin at his best. It's an album full of anthems and songs for the stadiums, churches and home.

Martin (with his trademark prophetic edge) brings us songs here that are bold, impactful, intimate, honest and vulnerable.

The title track 'Iron Lung' is a biographically themed song. Martin was born with bronchial pneumonia. His parents took him to hospital (because he wasn't making a noise) where he was placed in an iron lung. His Dad prayed, if God brought their Son through this, they would give him over to God.

'My Father made a deal with God and left me stranded in the arms of love'

'I felt your breath in my lungs and I started to sing for you.'

There are co writes here with Chris Tomlin, Bethel's Amanda Cook and Worship Central's Nick Herbert.

Iron Lung was produced by Gabe Wilson (John Mark McMillan)

For the last three decades, UK worship artist, songwriter and producer Martin Smith has been penning songs that bring fresh air to the lungs of the church.

From "Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble?" and "Waiting Here For You" to "I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever" and "History Maker," Martin's songs have connected generations and inspired and influenced worship leaders and worshippers alike. And whether as frontman for the groundbreaking band Delirious?, lead singer of Army Of Bones or as a solo worship leader, Martin has been involved with almost every aspect of the modern worship movement.

Married to Anna, father to six children and part of the Bright City worship team at St. Peter's Church in Brighton, England, Martin continues to write, tour and lead worship all over the world.

Martin James Smith (born 6 July 1970) is an English vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer. Smith was the front man of the Christian rock and worship band Delirious?. When Delirious? disbanded in 2009, Smith became a solo artist.

Before becoming a full-time musician, Smith was a sound engineer at ICC studios in Eastbourne.

Along with Stewart Smith (no relation) and Tim Jupp, Smith formed The Cutting Edge in 1992.

In 1995, Smith and his wife were involved in a near-fatal car accident, and during the weeks of his recovery, he decided to become a professional musician. This inspired him to write the song "August 30". In 1996, the band, now known as Delirious?, became a full-time endeavour. Smith's band, Delirious?, produced some of the most recognised songs in Christian music, including "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever", "History Maker", "My Glorious", "Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble?", "Shout to the North", "Deeper", "Majesty (Here I Am)", and "What a Friend I've Found".

The band announced that they would take a break at the end of 2009 to focus on things close to them. Smith said that he wanted to spend time with his family and devote more time to the CompassionArt project. Headed by Smith and his wife, CompassionArt is an art and International development charity. It released a various artists album in January 2009, with Smith appearing on three tracks. Delirious? later confirmed that they were breaking up permanently after a final concert in November 2009.

In 2012 and 2013, Smith independently released four EPs, titled God's Great Dance Floor: Movements One through Four. Each EP contains new songs, written or co-written by Smith. The title track was co-written with Chris Tomlin, In 2013 he released his first full albums God's Great Dance Floor Step 01 and God's Great Dance Floor Step 02, each containing the songs from the four EPs, plus new tracks.

Smith also collaborated with the other members of Delirious? on the 2007 book I Could Sing of Your Love Forever: Stories, Reflections and Devotions. In 2011, he released his autobiography, Delirious: The Autobiography of Martin Smith.

Taken from Wikipedia's Article on Martin Smith

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Patrice Arthur
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One of the best Christian Cds that I have ever listened to. Iron lung really touched me and it was sung with such passion that I could feel exactly what Martin Smith was feeling. This music has the power to turn a lukewarm heart into one gushing into praise and worship. Sorry to ramble on but it had a profound effect on me.
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John Dunster
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There are some very good tracks, and others that grow on you .... Very good
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Eileen Mews
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Given to my daughter as a gift. awesome and heart and life changing . deep . Another great cd , Martin your work always moves me. thank you to all involved the making.
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Rachel Cooke
Average rating of3.0
Reflective personal worship songs. Good to listen on your own leading to a time of quiet prayer giving thanks to our great God for His love grace and care.
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Rachel Cooke
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Reflective personal worship songs. Good to listen on your own leading to a time of quiet prayer giving thanks to our great God for His love grace and care.
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Paul Lilly
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Really great worship as we are used to from Martin Smith. Really recommend this to all worshippers out there.

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