18 year old Michael Murphy was the vocalist of the Taupo band Deadset prior to being placed second in NZ Idol 2004 and signing a deal with BMG.
He released his first single 'So Damn Beautiful' in late 2004, which was soon followed by his debut album 'No Place To Land'.
No Place To Land debuted in the Official New Zealand Top 40 Albums on 13 December 2004. It has been in the Top 40 Albums for four weeks with a highest position of #22. There is one album by Michael Murphy in the Top 40 Albums.
Chart placings for No Place To Land:
Chart placings by Michael Murphy: