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Phil Murray and the Boys From Bury are almost a legend in the north of England. If you haven’t heard the music you know the name. But they’re not from Bury and the singers’ name isn’t Murray. They deal in an infectious brand of punk-infused witty guitar pop inspired by life in their home town of Rotherham, a town which requires a sense of humour!
Songs like ‘I Can’t Stop Eating Trees’, ‘Shurrup Me Dads In Bed’ and ‘Dying Turtle’ (the latter inducing the audience to spontaneously get on their backs and wriggle their arms and legs in the air) have been received with great enthusiasm from audiences across the UK.
The line-up comprises Phil on lead vocal, Craig on bass, Rich on drums and Dally on guitar. The band have been playing together for a number of years both as headliners and also as support to the likes of The Damned, UK SUBS, Dr. Feelgood and John Otway.
| POSTED BY: EricLawrence | POSTED ON: 01 Aug 2008 06:34 PM | ||
“Welcome to Murraysville” is a Brit punk album from Phil Murray and the Boys from Bury. Most of the album takes on the simplistic, classic punk rock sound with Ramones-style three chord progressions. However, it also incorporates the organ, hand claps and intense guitar solos that draw from pop rock, blues and rockabilly. Murray’s vocals are very British and styled similarly to contemporary artist Art Brut, as well as likely influences The Ramones, The Clash, and The Smiths. PM&tBfB’s lyrics are original, humorous and often about life (and “Rainy Nights&rdquo -Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team in Rotherham; their Northern England home town. “Welcome to Murraysville” is well-produced, intentionally giving the album that gritty punk rock sound of its predecessors. “Average Day” shows the band’s musicianship as it opens with a great bass line that is soon after matched by the guitar. “High Visibility Packamac” is a humorous song about people who drive Jettas and play Yu-Gi-Oh. The catchy chorus says it all; “He wears a high visibility packamac/With security written on the back.” “17 Stone,” “I Can’t Stop Eating Trees,” and “Dying Turtle” are also rather hilarious, pouring memorable lyrics atop that classic punk rock sound. “Welcome to Murraysville” is a packed album that does not let up until we’re all on our backs doing the “Dying Turtle.” Fans of that classic Brit punk sound with a sense of humor should check out Phil Murray and the Boys from Bury. Check out Phil Murray and the Boys From Bury 's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites |
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in Rotherham; their Northern England home town. “Welcome to Murraysville” is well-produced, intentionally giving the album that gritty punk rock sound of its predecessors. “Average Day” shows the band’s musicianship as it opens with a great bass line that is soon after matched by the guitar. “High Visibility Packamac” is a humorous song about people who drive Jettas and play Yu-Gi-Oh. The catchy chorus says it all; “He wears a high visibility packamac/With security written on the back.” “17 Stone,” “I Can’t Stop Eating Trees,” and “Dying Turtle” are also rather hilarious, pouring memorable lyrics atop that classic punk rock sound. “Welcome to Murraysville” is a packed album that does not let up until we’re all on our backs doing the “Dying Turtle.” Fans of that classic Brit punk sound with a sense of humor should check out Phil Murray and the Boys from Bury. 


