Eytan Mirsky - Lord, Have Mirsky!

 

Eytan Mirsky is noted and rated highly in Power Pop Circles and I can fully understand that Power Pop connection. But you would never describe Graham Parker or Nick Lowe as Power Pop and Mirsky has far more in common with those.

He is probably the best artist that never appeared on the Stiff label. Mirsky is a Singer Songwriter in the classic mode and of the highest order. The songs are easily accessible and leave a mark. At times there's a hint of Van Morrison when he was good.

Don't Be Afraid has a wonderful haunting Steel Guitar accompaniment without the song ever nearing Country. It's All Right To Be Alone has a real 70s Schmaltzy vibe, wonderfully laid back, at times almost Philly, splendidly so.

Pile Of Leaves is Sax driven and delivered in a Costello way whilst Smart To Be Stupid could easily be a Show tune. You're Getting It On Me picks up the pace, built on a great riff and a real Nick Lowe like chorus. it is a fine listen.

What Took You So Long is reminiscent of Billy Joel and The Waiting Is The Easiest is slightly Reggae, in a way that early Graham Parker could be. Halfhearted is all showband and the keyboard part on I Don't Wanna Brag is very Steve Nieve.

Eytan Mirsky is such a talent and deserves a much wider mainstream audience. These comparisons deflect from what a fine singer songwriter he is. All of these ten songs are beautifully written and constructed. Lord, Have Mirsky deserves your attention.

You can listen to and buy the album here.

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