LISA McHUGH - Old Fashioned Girl

LISA McHUGH, a Glasgow lass, has been making her name in Ireland since reaching the final of last year’s Glor Tire TV talent show. Now her debut album has arrived, and it’s a real cracker!
“Old Fashioned Girl” is the title track of the album, and was her first single. It’s a bright breezy number that really gets the feet tappin’. It’s one of three Joni Harms songs on the 13 track collection, the others being the equally catchy “Catalog Dreams”, and the slower “When I Get Over You”.
Lisa excells at quick catchy numbers and does a good job on “Ramblin’ Man” and “I’m a Little Bit Lonely”. She also covers Australian group The McClymonts “You Were Right”, and “I Wish It Would Rain”, previously best known for Nanci Griffith’ version.
She does a great tribute to Loretta Lynn on “You Aint Woman Enough”, which I particularly enjoyed.
But it’s not all uptempo. This girl can deliver a mean ballad.
“God’s Plan” is also out as a single from it’s writer Derek Ryan, but Lisa really delivers the song with stunning emotion. I’m also pleased to see her include the beautiful Cara Dillon song “There Were Roses”, a song with touches on the innocent losses suffered by families during the troubles in Ireland. She performed the song on the Glor Tire semi final, (video avaiable on You Tube) and really handles the song with such sensitivity and grace.
Add to that a number in Gealic, written by The Corrs, and a lovely song written by Daniel O’Donnell, and this album covers a real variety of material.
I really enjoyed the whole album. Every single track won me over, and I cannot rate this album highly enough. It’s a brilliant debut for the lovely Lisa.
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