Róisín Murphy – Hit Parade

“Hit Parade”, released in September 2023, is Róisín Murphy’s sixth studio album, issued via Ninja Tune and produced by the idiosyncratic DJ Koze.

Crafted remotely over several years between London and Hamburg, the record delivers a kaleidoscopic fusion of house, soul, disco, funk, and electronic experimentation, imbued with wit and offbeat charm. Murphy’s intimate and kaleidoscopic vocal performances—ranging from tender and melodic to ecstatic and theatrical—imbue the album with rare emotional depth and quirky distinctiveness. While critics widely hailed it as one of her most accomplished works, its reception was tinged by a controversy stemming from leaked personal comments that alienated part of her LGBTQ following. Nevertheless, “Hit Parade” stands out as a bold, singular statement in her career.