The Martyr

The Martyr is the eighth studio album from British singer-songwriter Alesha, released on 10 January, 2011 via Holy Trinity. For the first time in Alesha's career, the album was entirely self-written and produced due to a feud with long-time friend and recurring collaborator Shell Ruin. Alesha's feud with Ruin provided the album with much of its subject matter, as well as the dissolution of her relationship with then-wife Neyssa. Musically, Alesha delved further into alternative music than ever before.

The album received positive reviews for its artistry and lyrical content, but many contemporary critics lamented the lack of pop hooks. The Martyr charted at number one upon its release, spawning the number one single "The Hunted" as well as the top-two hits "Silent Holocaust" and "Sister". The album was certified triple-platinum, breaking Alesha's string of consecutive diamond-certified studio albums.

Track listing
All songs written by Alesha Kurdadze unless noted otherwise.


 * 1) God Is Dead
 * 2) Silent Holocaust
 * 3) In Matrimony
 * 4) Caesar
 * 5) Sister
 * 6) Mother
 * 7) The Hunted
 * 8) Summer Skin