Name: Blue Hills
Brand: Michael Hurley

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MR070

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-01-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

850024931497

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Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Michael Hurley

Genre US

Folk

Label US

Mississippi

Michael Hurley is an American singer, guitarist, and fiddle player. Born on December 20, 1941, he spent his childhood in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. With a unique blend of folk and blues influences, Hurley has captivated audiences with his soulful voice and masterful guitar skills.
His music draws inspiration from artists such as Karen Dalton, John Fahey, Elizabeth Cotten, and Josephine Foster. Known for his storytelling abilities and poetic lyrics, Hurley's songs transport listeners to another time and place.
With a discography spanning several decades, Michael Hurley has left an indelible mark on the music industry. His timeless melodies continue to resonate with fans around the world.

Here we find Hurley stretching out on six longer than usual compositions that are as heartbreaking and beautiful as anything he's ever done. Side one features Hurley on a creaky pump organ and a hammond organ. Side two starts out with two newer compositions—just Michael on guitar &amp; vocals. The record ends with a stunning version of “Tea Song” (which Michael originally wrote &amp; recorded way back in 1963) We rarely resort to hyperbole on these descriptions, but we have to say that this LP is one of the more moving things we've ever heard. A sustained feeling of loss &amp; need for redemption haunts this record. It ain't easy listening, but then what worth a damn is?"

Blue Hills

Music US