Eliza Mary Doyle shares her inventive and feel good album, "Pretty Strange"
Starting off her 2023 on a seriously high note, the ever talented Eliza Mary Doyle has just shared a wonderful new album titled Pretty Strange. Please keep reading as we take a deep dive into the record, as well as a background into this talented artist.
Eliza Mary Doyle's latest album, Pretty Strange, showcases her unique style of alternative country and folk music with inventive melodies and driving banjo, guitar, and pedal steel licks. The album was recorded live at Sidekick Studios in Nashville, Tennessee on May 4th, 2022, and features ten tracks that offer a fresh take on the Americana genre. On the off chance this happens to be your introduction to the artist, this is undoubtedly a perfect jumping off point to explore more of the gems hiding in her discography.
The album opens with "7 Dude Ranch”, a track that immediately sets the tone, stage, and vibe for what's to come. Doyle's vocals are strong and confident, backed by the steady rhythm of the banjo and guitar. The song's chorus and upbeat tempo make it an instant earworm that's sure to get stuck in your head. From beginning to end though, it really does feel like there’s a handful of standout songs that showcases Doyle's songwriting skills. These songs' haunting melodies and poetic lyrics create a sense of melancholy and longing that lingers long after the songs end. The pedal steel guitar adds a touch of wistfulness that complements Doyle's vocals perfectly.
Throughout the record, Doyle's storytelling and her ability to create these complex compositions really do shine the brightest. She has a knack for writing melodies that are both memorable and fresh, and her vocals have a raw, emotional quality that draws listeners in. The album's production is top-notch and we can only imagine how nicely this is going to translate in a live setting. In fact, we’ve listed below all of her tour dates that are coming up, so there’s a pretty good chance she might be coming to a city near you.
Overall, Pretty Strange is an impressive album that showcases Eliza Mary Doyle's talents as a songwriter and performer. It’s wholesome, passionate, and unequivocally original. We’ve sincerely enjoyed our listen and are quite excited for everyone to give it a spin themselves. Go ahead and click those links below to get started!
US 2023 TOURDATES:
Mar 29; Natalie’s Grandview, Columbus, OH
Mar 31; Mustard Seed, Akron, OH
Apr 1; Southgate House Revival, Newport, KY
Apr 4; Honky Tonk on Hazel, Philadelphia, PA
Apr 6; Durty Nelly's, Charlottesville, VA
Apr 7; Purple Fiddle, Thomas, WV
Apr 8; Hardywood Brewery Richmond, Richmond, VA
Apr 9; Durham Fruit, Durham, NC
Apr 10; Westgate Wine, Raleigh, NC
Apr 15; Shuckin' Shack, Surf City, NC
Apr 17; Preservation Pub, Knoxville, TN
Apr 18; Preservation Pub, Knoxville, TN
Apr 20; Architectural Antics, Knoxville, TN
Apr 21; The Abbey, Townsend, TN
Apr 22; Blasdell Series, Knoxville, TN
Apr 24; Bobby's Idle Hour, Nashville, TN
Apr 29; Dee's Lounge, Nashville, TN
May 5/6; Bonny Doon Concert Series, Santa Cruz, CA
May 20; Mission Mountain Music Concert Series. Saint Ignatius, MT
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