versatile saxophone work, which ranges from alto to tenor and soprano across various tracks. Vocal Delivery
Released in 2002, is a cornerstone of Mary Coughlan's discography, showcasing her reputation as Ireland’s premier jazz and blues vocalist
captured Coughlan in a raw, minimalist setting. Recorded over just four days in October 2001, the album features a "virtuoso, spare support" that allows her unique jazz-and-blues-inflected timbre to shine through with immaculate phrasing and deep sincerity. Tracklist Highlights
Today, the album remains a sought-after piece for collectors, with original CD copies listed on sites like physical copies of this specific album to add to your collection? Mary Coughlan - An Overdose Of Fingal Cocoa
The album features 11 tracks, primarily consisting of expertly chosen covers that suit Coughlan's interpretive skills: Original Artist/Songwriter Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City Bobby "Blue" Bland You Can Leave Your Hat On Randy Newman I’d Rather Go Blind Etta James Black Coffee Sarah Vaughan / Ella Fitzgerald Pull Up To The Bumper Grace Jones Etta James Strange Fruit Billie Holiday The full tracklist is available on platforms like Critical Reception Critics and fans alike regard as one of Coughlan's most consistent and mature works. Interpretive Power : Reviewers from
A Billie Holiday standard is dangerous ground for any singer, but Coughlan has always been compared to Holiday—not in vocal range, but in tragic authenticity. Where Holiday sang to protect her abusive husband, Coughlan sings to protect her own illusions. There is a fragility here that is almost uncomfortable to listen to. The piano is stark and single-noted. You find yourself holding your breath.