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Ninth

Peter MurphyAudio CD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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In his four decades of service in the post-punk culture wars, PETER MURPHY has confounded fans, critics, even himself. As the mainman of the acclaimed outfit Bauhaus, he helped usher in ground breaking opaque moods and atmospheres into the post-punk landscape. When the band broke up for the first time in 1983, the singer set off on a solo career that found him challenging his audiences in ... Read more in Amazon's Peter Murphy Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (June 7, 2011)
  • Original Release Date: 2011
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Nettwerk Records
  • ASIN: B004VBAHG6
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,320 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Peter Murphy s Ninth is his first solo album in seven years and the first since the permanent dissolution of Bauhaus in 2009. Produced by David Baron, Ninth is a culmination of where the singer has been and where he is now, all imbued with a confidence that has been Murphy s stock in trade. While countless performers and industry types bemoan the demeaning of music in current download culture, Murphy s only concern is continuing to connect with his audience with unparalleled honesty.


There s a sophisticated energy and psychic urgency to tracks like "Seesaw Sway," "Slowdown" and "Memory Go." Equally exciting are moments like "Velocity Bird," where Murphy gets his swagger on in the same wild kingdom where Iggy Pop s "streetwalking cheetah" prowled; the rocking "Peace To Each," where the singer ramps up his sinister quotient a few notches; the slow grooving head-nodder "Uneven & Brittle," and the brooding, atmospheric noir of "Secret Silk Society." On the convex, Ninth also features moments of warm poignancy, like the lover-comforting "Never Fall Out" and the melancholy closing track, "Crème de la Crème." But it s the album s first single, "I Spit Roses," that reconciles Murphy s melodic sophistication with his resignation toward the fate of Bauhaus

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As a cohesive work, this is his best in years. Magwart  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Murphy has released an amazing album with Ninth. nycguy  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
All of the songs are excellent, strong, great vocals and instrumentals. Peter Tenenbaum  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Yup...he nailed it. June 21, 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have had a love/not love relationship with Murphy's solo releases over the years, (never "hate" mind you...just an occasional "not love"). His solo work ranges from brilliant to good-but-a-little-too-precious. Some longtime fans will catch my meaning; others will vehemently disagree, but we all have our unique tastes, don't we? On this disc, however, PM nails it. Every note is in place and nothing is there that shouldn't be there. The thing about Murphy is not just his great voice but his unique way of using it: Velocity Bird, the opening cut, demonstrates this beautifully. To the non-Murphy connoisseur, it can almost sound like he's "scooping" the notes, unable to land on the pitch properly. But oh no...a closer listen will show this to be no mistake: it's there on purpose and it's perfect. A lesser singer could never pull this off. And his lyrics here are pitch-perfect too: he hits the beauty and the darkness, often in the same phrase. "I spit roses" conjures up some great poetic imagery in three little words.

On a semi-related note: to anyone who is reading this and has yet to pick up the newest and final Bauhaus CD "Go Away White", you should know that it too is an amazing recording. They got it right; bringing back the old magic while not becoming parodies of their 1980s selves. Buy both. You will thank yourself.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Roar June 7, 2011
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PM returns with a heavy album of roaring beauty. Everything you've loved about his solo work has been updated & intensified here. It's absolutely stellar.
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19 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Holy Smoke Peter Murphy's back! June 9, 2011
Format:Audio CD
I didn't expect something like the album Ninth from Peter Murphy. You'd think he would have packed it in by now. But the old goth rock God re-assembled the great Bauhaus and toured with the band for a time recently. They also released an album, Go Away White in 2008. The last good solo album for Murphy was Cascade in 1995. And you know, overall, that album was fairly strong. But Ninth is much, much better. And dare I say this, Ninth is in my view, better than the iconic record Deep. There's a real raw energy to these tunes and David Baron -- who co-wrote most of these songs -- does a brilliant job with production duties. The drum sound is terrific on Ninth and the collage of guitars, with strings in the mix on stellar tracks like I Spit Roses and The Prince and Old Lady Shade makes for some incredible tuneage. Velocity Bird is a seering opener. Some might argue that the amazing single I Spit Roses is the standout here. But Seesaw Sway, Never Fall Out, Memory Go and Uneven and Brittle are all real toe-tappers which Murphy sinks his teeth into. I have no idea what the Secret Silk Society is, but I'd love to be a member. It sounds quite dangerous. Crème de La Crème slows things down with prominent piano and strings. This is a great track to close Ninth. And Murphy sings this tune with considerable aplomb. I take Daniel Thorlby's point about Murphy's singing. I suppose from a strictly technical point of view Peter Murphy's voice isn't nearly as pliant as it was 20 years ago. Is it smoking, age? I don't know frankly. I can't touch my toes anymore, but hey, I get by. Let's face facts, Murphy's pipes are still pretty marvelous. His range is quite stunning and what he does in the lower register of his vocals is particularly impressive, as is his phrasing. Ninth knocks my socks off -- 4 and a half stars!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Back in form.
I was happy with this. I didn't feel like the last three were strong releases and was starting to worry. He needed a good band, and for me, this works just fine. Read more
Published 8 days ago by postpunkweaselman
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
This seems tired and formulaic, as if he's not even trying, and let's face it, he's too long in the tooth for this stuff anymore.
Published 3 months ago by Robert Traveler
5.0 out of 5 stars pm
i would recommend this cd to any one who wants to understand the lyrics and what they mean.. Peter Murphy rocks, have followed and listened for over 20 yrs now....
Published 3 months ago by mm
5.0 out of 5 stars next 20 years classic rock
I have no doubts I recognize some fragments in this record... captured from Dandy Wharols tunes, or Melissa Auf der Maur debuct album. But... who cares? Read more
Published 5 months ago by paolo di orazio
5.0 out of 5 stars Great album
It is quite different than other Peter Murphy albums. If you like his older stuff, you might not like it, but to me, it is a great album.
Published 11 months ago by the procrastinator
5.0 out of 5 stars Murphy at his best!
I think Murphy reach a true self with this album (and with the following EP related with Ninth). I follow him since Bauhaus when i was 14yo, i loved the Dalis Car album (i love it... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Aleksander Pieri
5.0 out of 5 stars Peter's found his muse again
This is the first PM solo album I've truly loved since Deep. There were a few good tracks here and there on some others, but mostly, I had stop connecting with his solo work for... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Magwart
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
This is a fantastic album and a great example of his solo work. His haunting voice is still amazingly strong and the melodies are as thoughtful as they had been on past solo... Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. Pawlan
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, thick goodness. Among his best.
I've had a mixed, ambivalent reaction to Peter Murphy's solo stuff. Some songs I like, others don't do anything for me. And I don't really expect much from old rockers. Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. S. Foltz
5.0 out of 5 stars "I spit roses and thank Oh, the boat we thought sank"
Ninth is awesome! Peter Murphy's best album since Cascade (which is still my favorite) and right up there with his classic Deep. Read more
Published 18 months ago by mwreview
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