Suzy Callahan

Country of origin:

U.S.

Type of music generally:

Folky pop

Status:

Most recent release, Freedom Party for Insects (2007)

See also:

Suzy Callahan's site

The Ectophiles' Guide's entry for her previous band, Devils Wielding Scimitars

Comparisons:

Juliana Hatfield, Aimee Mann

Covers/own material:

Own

General comments:

Though Suzy Callahan's vocals are very Natalie Merchant-esque, her style emphasizes the folkier side of pop a little more, and her lyrics are delightfully clever. Fans of folk-flavoured pop should definitely check her out. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)

Recommended first album:

Freedom Party for Insects

Recordings:

• happier than everybody else (2005)
• Pulling All the Rind off (2006)
• Freedom Party for Insects (2007)

happier than everybody else (2005)

Release info:

2006—Scared Guy Music—SGM-018

Availability:

See Suzy Callahan's site

Ecto priority:

Recommended

Group members:

Suzy Callahan—vocals, guitar

Guest artists:

Scott Tyburski—additional instruments

Produced by:

Scott Tyburski

Comments:

Stripped-down folk-pop from the former singer for Devils Wielding Scimitars. Clever lyrics. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)

Freedom Party for Insects

Release info:

2007—Scared Guy Music

Availability:

See Suzy Callahan's site

Ecto priority:

Recommended

Group members:

Suzy Callahan—vocals, guitar, flute

Guest artists:

Scott Tyburski—guitar, bass, drums, mellotron
Jim McCarty—drums (3)

Comments:

Suzy Callahan continues her solo career with smart, affecting songs in a folky style. She is a great but understated singer and sheÕs just as good as Aimee Mann if lesser known. ÒHard on usÓ lacks self-pity despite being about a hard life, CallahanÕs voice is as clear as a bell. ÒGod of heartacheÓ deals with lack of faith but never loses its bright melody. ÒMr RightÓ is a good song and the melody is soft and the words honest. This is a great little album. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

Thanks to stjarnell@yahoo.com and sophiagurley@hotmail.com for work on this entry.