Starting as the unmistakable frontman for Soul Coughing, thanks to his distinctive voice and stream-of-consciousness poetics, then going onto a solo career after 1998.
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.
Haughty Melodic LP (2005): Doughty's first full-band album, released on May 3, 2005.
The Gambler EP (2005): Six song EP exclusively on iTunes Music Store. Title track is a cover of the Kenny Rogers hit.
Golden Delicious (2008)
Sad Man Happy Man (2009)
Official website: www.mikedoughty.com
From Wikipedia:Mike Doughty (born June 10, 1970) is an American indie and alternative rock singer-songwriter. He led the band Soul Coughing in the 1990s, and in the 2000s, became a solo artist. His best known songs include "Looking at the World from the Bottom of a Well" and "I Hear the Bells", both of which were featured on American television shows. Some of his other well known songs include "27 Jennifers" (from the album Golden Delicious), "Busting up a Starbucks", and "(You Should Be) Doubly (Gratified)".