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]

but Overpowered is still verse/chorus/verse/chorus/middle8/chorus innit

Re: Listening to the album

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

Ah but it's the same chords/noises/synths on each bit! The only thing that changes is the vocal melody. That = techno/haus music structure to me. That's why I like it!

Plus the vocals on the verse are so trampled on by the awesome squelching that they might as well not be there...