Danielle Miraglia
Bad Poetry
© 2001 Danielle Miraglia, 2000 (786851115529)
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Danielle Miraglia's debut CD blends country, blues and folk, with clever, honest lyrics and a touch of humor.
tracks
- 1 Wrinkled Tattoo
- 2 Just Won't Bite
- 3 Loneliness Prevention
- 4 Bad Poetry
- 5 Skeletons
- 6 Groupie in Denial
- 7 Misery Loves Company
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"Bad Poetry" was chosen as one of Jay Miller's top CD's of 2002 in the Dec 31st issue of the Patriot Ledger among Bruce Springsteen's "The Rising" the 8 Mile soundtrack and others.
Here's where we break the rules, because this is just a 7-song, 29 minute CD, which was released before 2002, although we only got it this year. Boston-based Miraglia manages to bring Sheryl Crow's rockin' verve, and Mary-Chapin Carpenter's literary lyrical style to life with her own sort of blithe insouciance. Her husky alto is both engaging and world-weary as she sings memorable lines like "She can still drink the boys under the table but there's no charm now in not being stable" in the song "Wrinkled Tattoo."
There's a neat portrait of a relationship of convenience in "Loneliness Prevention," which has the bittersweet line "You're the light of my life, but I've got the dimmer switch." It's a little sarcastic and cynical, but mostly compelling and amusing. Miraglia regularly plays local clubs like Mount Blue and the Blackthorne Tavern, and this EP proves she's worth catching.
"Bad Poetry" chosen as one of top 5 in November issue of Boston Soundcheck Magazine!!
This CD rocks! Ah, wait a minute. It's a folk singer/songwriter artist. OK, so it's an enticing selection of memorable, well-structured quality music. Is that better? Singer/guitarist Danielle Miraglia is the true definition of musical talent. Her compositions, while representing the aforementioned style, possess a hint of pop, making them stand out from your average run of the mill singer/songwriter artist. Lead-off track "Wrinkled Tattoo," and its follower "Just Won't Bite," kick the record off in an uplifting ,pleasant way. Contrasting these is the title track, "Bad Poetry." A haunting, darker selection, Miraglia offers some fancy finger-picking work structured around a brilliant chord progression. A better selection for a titled track couldn't have been decided upon. Miraglia shows some of her bluesy side with "Skeletons," proving that she has a strong ability to incorporate different styles and not sacrifice song-writing quality. Miraglia has all the right tools; talent, image, and an amazing voice to boot. You gotta love this disc.
- Karl Russo
Inside Connection, October, 2001
"Independent CD Reviews"
On her debut CD, Bad Poetry, Danielle Miraglia takes us through an introspective journey of emotions with an almost narrative tone. Her voice is light, yet strong and inviting, as we glance into her soul.
The standout cut is "Wrinkled Tattoo." It tells the story of a woman who muses about her younger days as she states that she "can still drink the boys under the table." Today she sits at a bar, with the only tangible memory of days gone by being her wrinkled tattoo. Sadly but wistfully, this character holds on to her "handful of memories" and remarks that this "wasn't the way my life was supposed to be." A visual scene brought out in lyrics accompanied in part by a simple, bluesy guitar.
The title track, "Bad Poetry," is an earthy, softer tune based on jazzy guitar. It holds a lyrical wishbone of a long-gone relationship when this saddened poet had nothing to write about. Very poignant and moving.
With great music backed by heartfelt lyrics, there is a twang of country along the way and a must listen tune called "Groupie in Denial" that will tickle the funny bone of anyone who has ever been part of the musical scene. -- Carol Anne Szel.
Boston Girl Guide, October, 2001
"...A very smooth voice tops a nice basic set of grooves.
Her style fits into the genre of Ricki Lee Jones/Tracy Chapman, although her voice itself is more like Patsy Cline meets Ani DiFranco. Danielle's lyrics are varied; flirtatious, clever and occasionally show dark observations of life's truths." -- TC Krentz
Chosen as one of Doug Sloan's top 5 in Metronome Magazine!
June, 2001
"[Danielle] has assembled a collection of seriously well written songs that are equally as appealing as her skillful performance. You won't find any filler on 'Bad Poetry'...Danielle is the real deal." -- Doug Sloan, Metronome
My Brief Autobiography
The first album I ever owned was The Rolling Stones "Tattoo You." I was perhaps the only one in my Kindergarten class to have a crush on Mick Jagger. While the crush has faded, my love for the music has continued. I've also been influenced by many others including The Beatles, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, Bonnie Raitt, Melanie, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, Ani DiFranco, and Patty Griffin-- just to name a few.
I began playing guitar when I was thirteen, and immediately learned Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" by ear (yes, I am very proud to admit this). In high school I spent most of my time jamming classic rock songs with fellow young aspiring musicians and learning as much from my guitar player friends as possible. I didn't realize that I could sing without hurting anyone's ears until I was around nineteen (perhaps because I had been too busy growling "I AM IRON MAN").
I went to Emerson College and studied creative writing, vowing to become a novelist, however, after graduation, I found myself writing song lyrics instead, accompanied by acoustic guitar. I finally did my first open mic at the Kendall Café in Cambridge, in November of 1998 and since have continued to pick up momentum.
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Refreshing
author: SteveI can listen to this all day long. An incredible debut album full of refreshing, original music. Danielle has a beautiful voice.
Review of Danielle Miraglia's debut cd
author: Sarah WoolfI first heard Danielle in the subway. She was performing the first track on her cd, Wrinkled Tattoo. The lyrics were so visual and descriptive like a John Steinbeck novel. The 1st track is my favorite. I don't know where she got her country twang in her vocals being from Boston, but voice is beautiful. Her guitar playing is solid on the this cd. An excellent debut from Miraglia.
Excellent
author: JennExcellent work from an excellent songwriter. Thanks.
Impressive debut CD from local musician
author: BmThis CD seems to have everything..catchy, emotional, poetic, honest...The lyrics are so honest. You can really relate to what shes's saying, and yet it's not the same old subject matter you hear every day. Her voice is reminiscent of my favorite classic blues singers. You can definitely hear some Janis influence in the songs, but it doesnt overpower her own voice and style. I think Bad Poetry is a refreshing gem among the music that's out there now, and I highly recomment it.