Feargal Sharkey

Artist: Feargal Sharkey

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Performer Notes The Undertones' lead singer Feargal Sharkey struck many folks as a bit removed from the regular-guy vibe of the Irish punk band. It came as no surprise that his first solo outing in 1985 was a sophisticated set of slick dance-pop and big '80s balladry that was a far cry from the heart-on-the-sleeve punk-pop of his former band. Although the production sounds a little dated, the songs hold up well, as Sharkey applies his utterly unique warble to tracks by Maria McKee (the U.K. hit "A Good Heart"), Chrissie Hynde ("Made to Measure"), and even the Stones ("All Over Now"). Format: CD (1 Disc); Stereo Country: USA Quantity Available: 10 UPC: 724384246228 Studio/Live: Studio Release Date: 20 March 2007 Ships within 6-11 days

Feargal Sharkey is probably not well-known to those under 35 or so, but he has a stunning voice. I'd only heard "A Good Heart" and "You Little Thief" before I got this album.... those were his two hits in Oz, over 20 years ago, and are quite different, so gave me an idea of his range.

"You Little Thief", when you listen closely, is quite charged with emotion, a talent Feargal injects into many of his songs.

I like this CD very much, and if you like a good song, with words you can understand, and no heavy metal involved, you'll probably enjoy this one.