Prayer For The Broken Hearted/Liars

They don’t call him the Mighty Stef for nothing – brimming with showmanship and out-on-a-limb theatrics, this double A-side is the perfect marriage of knowing, indie melody and uplifting, crowd-pleasing pop. ‘Liars’ gives the Nolan Sisters a wry nod (as you do), while on first impression ‘Prayer For The Broken Hearted’ sounds as though Nick Cave found the happy pills (and cabaret).

Tanya Sweeney, 10 Jun 2005

They don’t call him the Mighty Stef for nothing – brimming with showmanship and out-on-a-limb theatrics, this double A-side is the perfect marriage of knowing, indie melody and uplifting, crowd-pleasing pop. ‘Liars’ gives the Nolan Sisters a wry nod (as you do), while on first impression ‘Prayer For The Broken Hearted’ sounds as though Nick Cave found the happy pills (and cabaret). Make no mistake: this double A-side has the legs – and the unrestrained energy – to run and run.

Tanya Sweeney

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2010-12-01 - REVIEW

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2010-11-29 - News

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2010-11-24 - News

Both acts will appear at the Blanchardstown venue

2010-11-08 - News

The DJ has featured five of Stef's new tracks on his radio show

2010-10-19 - News

TMS & The Baptists sounds like it's going to be a little bit special!

2010-10-11 - News

Interesting mix of events for the new venue.

2010-09-13 - News

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2010-09-09 - News

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2010-08-09 - News

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2009-12-03 - News

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2009-11-23 - News

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2009-02-24 - Interview

Dublin Suit rocker delivers masterpiece for second album

2009-02-03 - REVIEW

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2008-08-12 - Reports

Now a provocative solo artist following a spell with the Subtonics, The Mighty Stef (alias Stefan Murphy) invites Jackie Hayden round for some pasta a la Murphy.

2008-06-30 - Interview

The musicians of Ireland have clubbed together to help out The Mighty Stef in a time of need.

2007-05-25 - News

The Mighty Stef is returning to his home country for a smattering of live dates.

2007-05-24 - News

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2006-10-02 - REVIEW

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