English singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of Bauhaus and solo artist since the mid-1980s, known for his distinctive baritone and work spanning gothic rock and post-punk.

Born 11 July 1957; lead singer of the influential gothic rock band Bauhaus; solo debut album Should the World Fail to Fall Apart released in 1986.

DeBaser reviews praise Peter Murphy's distinctive voice and occasional strong tracks but criticize some later albums as safe or uninspired. Live reports note energetic presence yet sometimes poor sound/microphone issues. Overall a mixed appraisal: vocal magnetism remains, while originality and consistent execution are questioned.

For:Fans of Bauhaus, gothic rock and post-punk; listeners interested in distinctive vocalists and late-career solo work.

 The voice is always intriguing, but alone it's not enough: the pop/rock mold highlighted by harmless electric guitars and rhythms that are at times bland, at times slightly more sustained, makes the listening moderately boring right from the first track "Velocity Bird," which, instead, should have been an explosive start.

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 When he starts singing you discover that the microphone is very low and you can hardly hear anything

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 Those who loved Bauhaus will find here less aggression and virulence than in the past but will instead find the call of a voice to which it is difficult not to surrender.

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