Martian Heartache

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Martian Heartache is an album by American jazz French horn player and composer Tom Varner recorded in 1996 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Chris Kelsey awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This album is one of the finest manifestations of the experimental impulse in jazz to be heard in some time".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions and arrangements by Tom Varner except as indicated

1. "Nuke 'em Tony" - 3:02
2. "Keep It Up" - 7:46
3. "Martian Affirmation" - 6:08
4. "Venus with a Syringe" - 3:45
5. "Precarious Dog" - 0:58
6. "Isaac Has a Vision on the Subway" - 6:16
7. "The Quick and the Dead" - 4:39
8. "Send Me a Probe" - 0:50
9. "Tough Luck" - 5:44
10. "Betsy Says Yes" - 1:18
11. "Eva Etc." - 10:09
12. "Anxiety All the Time" - 0:40
13. "Learn Something!" - 5:30
14. "Small Cry Big Laugh" - 11:13
15. "Lady Gay" (Traditional) - 3:24

• Recorded at Tedesco Studios in New Jersey on March 5 & 6, 1996

Personnel

• Tom Varner - French horn
• Ed Jackson - alto saxophone
• Ellery Eskelin - tenor saxophone
• Drew Gress - bass
• Tom Rainey - drums
• Pete McCann - guitar (tracks 2, 5 & 11)
• Dominique Eade - vocals (track 15)