LP - Limited Edition Red Vinyl Repress.
Róisín Murphy’s album, Hairless Toys, marked a significant return after an eight-year hiatus, during which she delved into personal and collaborative explorations. Departing from her disco-infused past, the album takes a quieter and more personal approach, evident in tracks like ‘Gone Fishing’, inspired by 1980s ball culture. Murphy’s understated delivery, notably on ‘Evil Eyes’ and the expansive ‘Exploitation’, creates a sophisticated and meditative atmosphere, avoiding the pitfalls of mere tastefulness. Quirks, such as the synth bass in ‘Uninvited Guest’, coexist seamlessly with the album’s cohesive mood.
Hairless Toys is a career defining tour de force. Tipping its hat to the dark disco of European house music, Casablanca Records and Grace Jones, while seamlessly taking in the freedom and organic spirit of jazz, country and gospel.
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Tracklist:
A1. Gone Fishing [5:57]
A2. Evil Eyes [6:42]
A3. Exploitation [9:24]
B1. Uninvited Guest [5:58]
B2. Exile [4:01]
B3. House Of Glass [6:52]
B4. Hairless Toys (Gotta Hurt) [6:19]
B5. Unputdownable [5:14]