The Mighty Stef – Song for a Blind Girl

A sneak preview from the The Mighty Stef’s forthcoming album in the form of Song for a Blind Girl is enough to whet the appetite of expectant fans and should with any luck earn them a host of new followers.  It captures the spirit of the Dublin band who’s Blues-infused Rock ‘n’ Roll has been delighting the Irish public and beyond for years now.  After taking the plunge by going to America to record with well-renowned musician turned producer Alain Johannes at LA studio 11 AD it seems like it is now or never for the Irish band, led by troubadour Stefan Murphy.

Song for a Blind Girl begins with solo drums, before reverberating guitars slide in, followed by Stef’s trademark gravelly yet soulful vocal that always seems to come from the very depths of his soul as he belts it out.  It is more of a refined effort from the band, enlisting Johannes, not only a skilled musician but a man of great experience behind the controls may have been a masterstroke.  There is a balance and flow to the song which allows each member to play their part without overpowering the other.

It may be Stef’s best vocal performance to date and lyrically the song hits the mark, it is a darkly romantic song about what appears to be drunken unrequited love/lust.  Stef sings about a non-judgemental female who is unconcerned whether he is "bohemian or a rover,"  but only that he ”spend the night and lay with her.” Overall it is a great introduction to the new album and if the other songs can live with it then The Mighty Stef may be about to awaken the wider public to their obvious talent.

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By Garrett Hargan