Mary Coughlan - Red Blues -2002- Now

The Poignant Storytelling of Mary Coughlan: Unpacking "Red Blues" (2002)

"Leaf from a Tree"

A standout example of her "cabaret" style—clever, slightly sinister, and rhythmically engaging.

Pull Up to the Bumper

– A surprising, genre-bending choice.

Produced with a sparse, late-night honesty, Red Blues feels like a confessional in a smoky bar just before closing time. Coughlan’s voice—a weathered, achingly expressive instrument—takes center stage, delivering songs of heartache, resilience, and wry survival. The tracklist weaves together striking originals and carefully chosen covers, including a haunting take on Tom Waits’ “The Fall of Troy” and a smoldering version of “(Looking for) The Heart of Saturday Night.” Mary Coughlan - Red Blues -2002-

Some notable tracks from the album include: The Poignant Storytelling of Mary Coughlan: Unpacking "Red

Mary Coughlan's work, including "Red Blues," contributes to her legacy as one of Ireland's and the UK's most respected vocalists in the jazz and beyond genres. Her dedication to exploring and expressing the human condition through song has earned her a loyal following and critical acclaim. Coughlan’s voice—a weathered