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Publisher : Mercury Artist : Duffy Manufacturer : Mercury
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Rockferry, the Welsh singer's lovingly constructed debut album, has already succeeded beyond expectations, and although Duffy may not quite be the ingénue portrayed by a clever press campaign (she nearly won a local television talent show a few years back while a single credited to Aimee Duffy is still available on iTunes) she is surely the most appealing of the current flood of young soul sirens. The astonishing title track, co-written by Bernard Butler, sounded like a lost transmission that had taken decades to get through as soon as it hit radio last year. But the gently rolling soul ballad "Stepping Stone", that strapping, inescapable monster hit "Mercy", the ice cool "Serious" (the one time she really does channel the spirit of Dusty Springfield) and the wistful, elegant "Warwick Avenue" are similarly effective. Suggestions by some that Rockferry is little more than sixties pastiche are churlish. Butler's previous work with David McAlmont (featured here as a backing singer) showed his skill at writing and arranging the dramatic, while her other collaborators such as Steve Booker and the team of Jimmy Hogarth and Eg White are hardly lightweights. But despite some wonderful orchestral settings, it's Duffy's terrific voice that makes this so satisfying, even overpowering Butler's exquisitely underplayed guitar work on "Rockferry" itself. Growling the blues on "Syrup & Honey" or belting it out over his lovingly arranged wall of sound on "Distant Dreamer", she sets the tone throughout, several of her songs dealing with escape, both physical and romantic. The sound of someone singing herself to stardom, Rockferry is at times genuinely amazing. --Steve Jelbert
Customer reviews for 'Rockferry'
«I Put Too Many Songs On Repeat»
I haven't bought a CD in a very long time, and I decided to take a chance and buy Duffy's CD based on the first song released. I usually don't do that because I don't want to get a whole CD and be disappointed because it has only one good song. But after listening to it, I was not disappointed. Duffy has impressed me with her style of singing.
Her music is fresh, and has an old feel that is meaningful that I greatly appreciate. Her voice is powerful, deeply soulful, and sweet but on the verge of being rough. I could tell she sung her heart out on every song.
My favorite song on the whole CD is "Delayed Devotion". I don't know if it will ever catch on with everyone else, but I like singing along to it. It is a fun song to sing with. It's on repeat most of the time in my car. When I want to hear something different, I change it over to the first song, "Rockferry". Yep, that goes on repeat, too, for a while. Then at times "Warwick Avenue" goes on repeat, and of course "Mercy". "I'm Scared" gets repeated, too, aaaloottt. Yep, I got repeat-itis, bad.
I can't speak and say that you will like this CD, too. I think her music is a personal taste, and you have to discover for yourself if it's worth your while. She may be an acquired taste to some. Overall, to me, it is a great CD. I'm glad to have it in my small collection of music.
Thanks.
[Tuesday, July 22, 2008]
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«I Can't Stop»
I bought the CD after hearing just a few seconds off of my sister's MP3 player. Of course the song was her hit "Mercy". Since it has arrived I have been unable to listen to anything else. This woman has such a unique voice and delivery I can't stop listening. She actually does what Amy Winehouse tries to do. She does 60's pop songs (no song is very 4 minutes) with a 21st century voice. Having lived through the 60's, these are songs Lulu, Dusty Springfield or Cilla Black would have sung. The arrangements are in keeping with the arangements of the mid 60's. She's done something quite unique here and I hope to hear more of her in the future. This girl has talent with a capitol T.
[Monday, July 21, 2008]
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«A soundtrack for summer»
This CD is a welcome surprise. Was in London six weeks and kept seeing it on the shelves, got home and finally bought it (WEAK DOLLAR). It's now my soundtrack for summer. Duffy sings with depth and the sound reminds me of soul classics from the 60s. Find myself humming along and spirits lifted by the life and energy on the recording. All tracks bring something, but "Warwick Avenue" perfectly captures a moment in time in London. It's good to have an artist to listen to where you don't worry if the next headline will be news of her death (Amy Winehouse). Every track on the CD is memorable and catchy. Smart, smart music...
[Saturday, July 19, 2008]
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