The Detroit-born, London-based singer-guitarist says it means people are once again starting to embrace a body of work rather than pick out the odd track.
This suits him fine, as he says he always has a theme, idea or goal in mind when putting together an album.
His latest release, A Better Man, is his seventh since relocating to the UK the best part of two decades ago – in addition to one earlier album in the US – and has been widely welcomed as a career high.
Notably, it is the first album this side of the Atlantic that is available as a vinyl LP.
“I wanted it to be like an old vinyl record. The idea was for people to listen to it as a whole,” he says.
“Vinyl is different to digital – it is not just listening to one song. Vinyl outsold CDs last year, which is a good thing, with young people now getting into vinyl.”
He says he was delighted when, during a recent trip back to the States, a younger relative took a copy of the LP rather than the CD.
“The kids are getting back into it and a lot of new artists are putting out vinyl now. People are beginning to listen again. It is resurgent.”
Seven albums into his UK career, he says he has been delighted by how well received A Better Man has been since its release at the end of March.
“You are always pleased when people enjoy your work. You work hard on an album and getting good reviews is always a good thing.
“A lot of people say this one is the best that I have put out. I really like it – but I always think what I am working on is the best.
“At the end of the day, it is the listener who judges it.”
Fans in Teesdale will be able to hear him play tracks from A Better Man when Marcus takes to the stage at Mickleton Live on Saturday, September 9, in the village hall.
He has fond memories of previous visits to the dale.
“I have always had really good crowds come along and the shows have sold out.
“Playing in a place such as Mickleton is more personal and people are really into the music up there.
“There are not so many venues around that part of the world, so when I play at Mickleton, we draw a crowd from round the whole A66 area.
“I see a lot of old friends as well as new faces.”
Marcus will be joined on stage by Sean Nolan on guitar, Winston Blissett on bass and drummer Chris Nugent.
“It should be a good show. I am looking forward to it,” said Marcus.
Tickets for the show are £12 in advance or £14 on the night. Doors open at 8pm and pie and peas will be available.
Go to www.mickletonlive .uk or call Sue Brown on 01833 640854 for tickets.
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