Michael Hurley Photo: Courtesy of Mistletone Records
Since recording his debut album for the Folkways label in 1965, Michael Hurley has released over 25 albums, writing songs about his unique and frequently humorous take on the world.
Despite flying well below the commercial radar for most of his life, his music has found an appreciative audience with new artists like Kurt Vile (who Hurley supported on his NZ dates), Devendra Banhart, The Violent Femmes, Lucinda Williams and Cat Power.
Trevor Reekie speaks with Michael Hurley about the musical career he never envisaged he could ever have.
MUSIC DETAILS
Artist: Michael Hurley
Song: Why Should I Have to Worry, Reconciled to the Blues
Composer: M.Hurley
Album: Long Journey
Label: Rounder Records
Artist: Michael Hurley
Song: I Like My Wine, Just A Bum
Composer: M.Hurley
Album: First Songs
Label: Folkways
Artist: Michael Hurley
Song: Be Kind to Me
Composer: M.Hurley
Album: Armchair Boogie
Label: Raccoon, Warner Brothers
Artist: Michael Hurley
Song: Robbing Banks
Composer: M.Hurley
Album: Have Moicy
Label: Rounder
Artist: Michael Hurley
Song: The Revenant
Composer: M.Hurley
Album: Wolfways
Label: Koch Records, Veracity
Artist: Michael Hurley
Song: I Stole the Right To Live, I Cant Help Myself
Composer: M.Hurley
Album: Ida Con Shock
Label: Gnomon Song
Artist: Michael Hurley
Song: What I'd Give
Composer: M.Hurley
Album: Down in Dublin
Label: Blue Navigator
