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Reviewed 2012-01-11
Reviewed 2012-01-11
Shane Murphy’s voice is a high-register tenor with a bit of Gaelic accent (though from upper NY state). Think Tim Buckley crossed with the Clancy Brothers. The music ranges from simple singer-with-guitar folksongs, to more complex arrangements, to folk rock. All songs by Murphy save #8.
No FCC issues.
1. Slow folk song with allusions to Greek myth. Very simple accompaniment. (1:33)
2. Dude sounds a bit like Alison Moyet here. ☺ Urgent, driving accompaniment. (2:47)
3. *** A proposal to spend a simple life together. Very good singing & playing. (3:12)
4. * Love song in a madrigal form. Many historical & symbolic allusions. Acoustic. (6:31)
5. High and lonesome. Forlorn cry caused by someone’s absence in the Spring. (3:08)
6. Sings in a lower register, not his best. Guitar squeeks annoyingly. Too much bass. (2:16)
7. * Faster tempo. Powerful song. Nautical references. Mixed acoustic/elec backing. (4:05)
8. ** Pretty ballad. (by Pearls Before Swine in late 60s.) Two guitars, two voices. (3:32)
9. *** Faster & louder than most others, with bigger band. More folk rock than folk. (3:57)
10. *** Up-tempo but quite melancholy. Good acoustic guitar, elegant bass, hints of electric. Interesting symbolism and similes in the lyric. Good song. (3:31)
11. ** Early morning love song. Very simple, very traditional folk. Quite nice. (1:51)
12. Electric guitar gives it an edge. Harsh, sad lyric. Uncomfortable. (4:59)
13. *** Slow. About aging & dying. Acoustic accompaniment is excellent. (3:29)
14. Slow & sad, but electric. Again about dying. Latin title is a Biblical allusion. (2:27)
No FCC issues.
1. Slow folk song with allusions to Greek myth. Very simple accompaniment. (1:33)
2. Dude sounds a bit like Alison Moyet here. ☺ Urgent, driving accompaniment. (2:47)
3. *** A proposal to spend a simple life together. Very good singing & playing. (3:12)
4. * Love song in a madrigal form. Many historical & symbolic allusions. Acoustic. (6:31)
5. High and lonesome. Forlorn cry caused by someone’s absence in the Spring. (3:08)
6. Sings in a lower register, not his best. Guitar squeeks annoyingly. Too much bass. (2:16)
7. * Faster tempo. Powerful song. Nautical references. Mixed acoustic/elec backing. (4:05)
8. ** Pretty ballad. (by Pearls Before Swine in late 60s.) Two guitars, two voices. (3:32)
9. *** Faster & louder than most others, with bigger band. More folk rock than folk. (3:57)
10. *** Up-tempo but quite melancholy. Good acoustic guitar, elegant bass, hints of electric. Interesting symbolism and similes in the lyric. Good song. (3:31)
11. ** Early morning love song. Very simple, very traditional folk. Quite nice. (1:51)
12. Electric guitar gives it an edge. Harsh, sad lyric. Uncomfortable. (4:59)
13. *** Slow. About aging & dying. Acoustic accompaniment is excellent. (3:29)
14. Slow & sad, but electric. Again about dying. Latin title is a Biblical allusion. (2:27)
Recent airplay
Idle Hours
Modern Donkey - Perfect Moments — Feb 08, 2012
A Simple Understanding
Everyday Commotion — Jan 18, 2012
Charting
2012-01-16 — 2012-03-19
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Feb 12 | 1 |
| Jan 22 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | A Silent Spring | ||
| 2. | Hide And Seek | ||
| 3. | A Simple Understanding | ||
| 4. | Aubade: Isle La Motte | ||
| 5. | Caught Deep In The Dye | ||
| 6. | Prism | ||
| 7. | Storm And Wake | ||
| 8. | Another Time | ||
| 9. | Small White Petals | ||
| 10. | Plaster From Lath | ||
| 11. | Idle Hours | ||
| 12. | Higher Altars | ||
| 13. | For The Birds | ||
| 14. | Nunc Dimitis |