the magnificent miss murphy

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

I went to see Róisín Murphy last night (review in Grau tomorrow). She was WONDERFUL and her hats were FABULOUS. I know she's a long-time poptimist favourite but I don't think we've actually talked about her much, so shall we? Her album is one of the best of the year - my favourite is 'Tell Everybody', omg that was so good last night, she did it as the encore. And there are so many parallels with Gwen Stefani: platinum blonde MILF ex-frontwomen of 'alternative' acts who hit big late in their career, now embracing pop and offbeat couture for their solo careers.

Comments

Re: Listening to the album

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

'I think it really shows when the artist in question is using tastefulness, or an idea of it, as a substitute for personality'

who do you have in mind out of interest?

Re: Listening to the album

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

Haha Sophie E-B, for one. Plus, you know...KT Tunstall, all that lot.

Re: Listening to the album

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

SEB is so media-friendly tho so her personality comes out by being on TV doing a laughable pub cover of 'Hey Mickey' or laughing at Steve Jones jokes etc.

But somehow we know Roisin is a fun, friendly personality too even tho she's not half as exposed.