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 siteThe 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.
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