Mike Doughty

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The former frontman of Soul Coughing barely sounds like his former self. Doughty began writing solo songs in 1995, but nothing materialized until Soul Coughing broke up in 2000, at which point Doughty began touring solo with his acoustic guitar after becoming clean and sober. Skittish was finally released to the masses along with his new EP Rockity Roll on his current ATO record label.

Doughty has since formed a new touring band including an upright bass, drums and keyboard. He also recorded his latest album with a band for the first time since El Oso, Soul Coughing’s final record.

Doughty’s sound is that of muted acoustic guitar rhythms and nasally vocals with impeccable melodies. His lyrics are unique, and he can be described as a master wordsmith.

Recently, the artist has turned to a new direction for his new album, Golden Delicious. Instead of an acoustic gritty sound, he’s coming out fresh using things like electric guitars, stronger vocal backgrounds and even a cello. Golden Delicious was released on February 19th 2008.

Discography:
Skittish LP (recorded 1996; released 2000)
Smofe + Smang: Live in Minneapolis LP (2002)
Rockity Roll EP (2003)
Skittish / Rockity Roll double LP (2004): A two disc re-release which includes the out-of-print Skittish, the Rockity Roll EP, and five bonus tracks.

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6	Unsingable Name full track	156
7	Grey Ghost full track	143
8	Sunken-Eyed Girl full track	142
9	American Car full track	124
10	Your Misfortune full track	116
11	His Truth Is Marching On full track	113
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beau99 wrote:
yesterday morning

If you don't like Mike Doughty, you can kiss my ass.

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justbloom wrote:
last month

I'm looking at the well right now ;)

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washingtonhopp wrote:
December 2009

check this out --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE

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Echoes917 wrote:
December 2009

Just discovered this guy...why the hell has it taken me so long to find this interesting genius.

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VelcroFace wrote:
November 2009

AGHH Sad Man Happy Man doesn't even sync onto my iTunes right. I put it on there, and there's parts where theres complete silence where there should be music, and tons of skips. For the record, the disc is 100% unscratched and clean. Reuploaded it, same, but in different areas. I blame ATO records.

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mscotttx wrote:
November 2009

Heard Sad Man Happy Man on radio today, GREAT!!!

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traatje wrote:
October 2009

Once upon a time he played the Town Pump in Van. BC - intimate show with very little fan fare... perfect

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VelcroFace wrote:
October 2009

Bought the new CD today at FYE, and I'm like struggling frantically to hook up my computer right now (I'm on someone elses) just so I can put this on my iPod, it's awesome. The CD packaging is really disappointing and there's really nothing special about it, even the CD itself is just the ATO Records logo. But the album itself is the same old Mike Doughty with a little bit more acoustic folk type songs.

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zuainiedobra wrote:
October 2009

I Hear the Bells *,*

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pqhooligan wrote:
October 2009

can't wait for Sad Man Happy Man!

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FerroMancer wrote:
August 2009

I saw him in Annapolis on the Question Jar tour. Tickets sold out on Ticketmaster in 9 minutes. The show was excellent. Mr. Doughty can engage an audience like few I've ever seen before. It was fantastic to see him and I hope I get the chance again.

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sp33d86 wrote:
August 2009

i find it shwool...

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sumo_keks wrote:
July 2009

i saw him in my homecity in germany. There were only 20 listeners, but it was awesome!

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musicmichelle wrote:
June 2009

been listing to your music wowow loving it xxx

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MerkstSelber wrote:
June 2009

great!:)

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Alkaholic wrote:
April 2009

Yo MD ye should stroll a wondering way towards the track on the Norman music fest this weekend. Train honkin doppelfiys the swank song effects of music rays. I think you would like it.

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Kwasmosis wrote:
March 2009

I listen to Ruby Vroom just about everyday of my life. I love everything about your eccentric sound. It is honestly a sound track to everything I think about in the world. Your music is solid art. I don't think many people understand sound the way you do, you are a true composer. One of your biggest fans, David Kwasny.

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TheInfatuated wrote:
March 2009

It's always the twisted folk that get the talent, huh?

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fuzmeister wrote:
March 2009

@Jamzilla - sorry for the several month delay in my response. A girl in the front row shouted out "No Peace Los Angeles" which Doughty promptly said was not on the setlist that night. When she (I believe jokingly) flipped him off he flipped out on her and called her some rather rude names before yelling at her to leave. She shouldn't have done what she did, but his reaction was uncalled for. Also, he stated that instead of leave the stage before their encore, they would just turn around and face the wall and wait for everyone to clap. This man has been an egomaniac since the Soul Coughing days. I love his music, but he isn't any hero of mine and he's hardly a good enough guitarist to back up his huge head.

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browna105 wrote:
March 2009

"White Lexus" is always playing somewhere in my brain, this man is the man.

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