A soulful opening that highlights her world-weary delivery.
Coughlan takes the Randy Newman track and underplays it, adding a layer of "sass and menace" that deviates from more bombastic covers. Mary Coughlan - Red Blues -2002-
Coughlan is often compared to Billie Holiday or Edith Piaf, not just for her tone, but for her ability to inhabit a song's emotional "wreckage." A soulful opening that highlights her world-weary delivery
The album's title, "Red Blues," refers to the dual nature of Coughlan's emotions, oscillating between the fiery passion of red and the melancholic introspection of blues. This dichotomy is reflected in the album's songs, which explore themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth. not just for her tone
: A seamless blending of the husky, smoke-seared notes of Bessie Smith with the sardonic wit of Peggy Lee. Narrative Storytelling