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.

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[strange-powers.livejournal.com]

The thing I love most about Roisin (beside her hot-mum looks) is that amazing voice, all soul and purring, coupled with her amazing timing and delivery which I think is pretty much unparalleled in this country. The best tracks on the record - Overpowered, Primitive and especially Dear Miami thrive on her phrasing, which is sort of an old-fashioned notion.

I also really love that the album is DISCO and proud, and I'd really love to hear it very loud on a flashing dancefloor.

I have started skipping Scarlet Ribbons though... I liked it at first but now I see it's a schmaltz disaster of epic proportions.

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

yes Scarlet Ribbons is a bit 'unnnggh gerroff' but if you're gonna write a song to your Dad it is a pretty sweet effort and you can't avoid cliche completely.

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

Oh god yes the Dad one. I don't like that at all.

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

'Dear Miami'! For some reason I'd processed the words but it wasn't til last night that it suddenly hit me that she was singing "STRICTLY ROLLIN', VIP"

[strange-powers.livejournal.com]

I know! It sort of goes:
Stric lee
Row-len
Vee Eye
Pee
Strictly Rollin
(massive pause)
VIP

I love it.