Critically acclaimed 1998 debut by Austin, Texas songwriter Trish Murphy. Produced and recorded by Dave McNair. Grittier and less glossy than her 1999 follow up 'Rubies on the Lawn,' 'Crooked Mile' has well-crafted songs, ... more »raw energy and fencepost-edgy vocals that convey an uncontrived honesty and vulnerability.« less
Critically acclaimed 1998 debut by Austin, Texas songwriter Trish Murphy. Produced and recorded by Dave McNair. Grittier and less glossy than her 1999 follow up 'Rubies on the Lawn,' 'Crooked Mile' has well-crafted songs, raw energy and fencepost-edgy vocals that convey an uncontrived honesty and vulnerability.
A cross between Sheryl Crow, Jewel, and Lynrd Skynrd!
05/16/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Great music.... first CD from this Austin based singer/song-writer. Best track is Date With an Angel....about a 19 year old girl headed to L.A. just to "find out what the fuss is all about" in a stripped out jeep with 4 bald tires. Goldilocks is a Southern Rock style song... Scorpio Tequilla is a song of longing to be like her bad girl sister.Relentless....great ballad..."It's a wonder we're in love at all when there's so many other ways to fall"Enjoy her NOW while she's "undiscovered" soon she'll be BIG!"
Excellent! A fresh breeze
08/31/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Trish Murphy is a fantastic performer. She has a style all of her own and her tunes are gregarious and upbeat - the kind of music that makes you to want to step on your accelerator.To be avoided while driving... :---)"
It's gr-r-r-r-reat! (with apologies to Tony the Tiger)
Robert Kean | Pittsburgh | 06/11/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I lucked into hearing Trish Murphy while researching another Doolittle Records artist. Sampled a couple songs, and they just blew me away. Murphy segues effortlessly from rock to pop to country with artistry. If you live in Pittsburgh, mark July 9 on your calendar, and head to her show at South Park."
Good 1st effort, definitely worth having
Robert Kean | 04/26/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Trish's live shows are a lot of fun. I heard most of these songs performed 8-10 times before the CD came out. Some are better here, with clean arrangements and clear lyrics. Some miss the energy of the live show. She's a good songwriter, whose best I'm sure is yet to come. There are great melodies throughout, and some nice lyrics in places. In all, it's many, many times better than anyone you'll hear on a Nashville-style country radio station. The Teri Clarks and Shania Twains of the world look like tired hacks next to Trish's honest, heartfelt style."