Under the Influence
Mary Coughlan · 1987
49 min · 16 tracks · jazz
A blend of jazz-inflected vocals and haunting ballads that explore themes of love and loss with emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Strange Fruit — Coughlan's rendition transforms this haunting protest song into a powerful statement on racial injustice, highlighted by her emotive delivery that resonates deeply.
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Ride On — This track showcases Coughlan's ability to blend traditional Irish influences with jazz sensibilities, making it a standout moment that captures her unique artistry.
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Good Morning Heartache — Her interpretation of this classic standard reveals an intimate vulnerability, demonstrating her gift for conveying complex emotions through nuanced phrasing.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Laziest Girl 3:23
- 2 The Ice Cream Man 3:25
- 3 The Ice Cream Van 1:21
- 4 Parade of Clowns 3:03
- 5 My Land Is Too Green 2:50
- 6 Ride On 4:04
- 7 Good Morning Heartache 2:39
- 8 Fifteen Only 2:07
- 9 The Dice 2:52
- 10 Don't Smoke in Bed 2:46
- 11 A.W.O.L. 3:35
- 12 Blue Surrender 4:19
- 13 Sunday Mornings 3:57
- 14 Coda 1:26
- 15 Ancient Rain 4:35
- 16 Strange Fruit 3:14
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