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| Artist: Duffy
Label: Mercury
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
Buy New: $7.92
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Avg. Customer Rating:  184 reviews
Sales Rank: 65
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.5
MPN: 001082202
UPC: 602517629769
EAN: 0602517629769
ASIN: B0014I4KIK
Release Date: May 13, 2008
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Just when you think you've found the next big thing... May 22, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
...something better comes along. Duffy is such a marvelous find, honestly, a great voice with a great vision. Her debut album `Rockferry' beautifully builds anticipation for her growth as an artist and leaves the listener very, very satisfied. The album is not perfect, and I do have a few issues with some tracks, but as a whole it cannot be denied the talent this young singer possesses. She reminds me of a more soothing Amy Winehouse; maybe even slightly better. I love la'Winehouse, and it must be noted that collectively `Back to Black' is a finer album that `Rockferry', but I can't help but feel in my gut that Duffy has the superior vocals.
In my humble opinion this album really kicks itself off with the fantastic `Serious', a track that plays off of Duffy's smooth vocals, the lyrics shimmering down on us like a silky rainstorm. On `I'm Scared' she reaches new heights of brilliance, perfectly capturing the mood and essence of the ballad. Her vocal progression towards the stunning chorus lines is essential to the power of the song, and she astounds me every time I listen to this track. The way her voice hits the word "scared" sends chills down my spine, the subtle crack in her voice as she peaks right before our ears. `Hanging on too Long' is a beautiful example of subtlety and restrained working out for greatness. It's a sincere song that touches the listener.
Just listen to her construction of `Syrup & Honey', which calls to mind another vocal favorite of mine; country singer Julie Roberts. The guitar work and the microphone effects just blow me away here; adding yet another layer to this masterful talent. Her vocals on the words "baby, baby, baby" just swarm my heart.
`Delayed Devotion' has such an infectious beat, such a driving force behind Duffy's beautiful vocals. This has almost a Motown sound to it; and I totally dig that. And then of course you have the brilliant `Mercy'; her single which has garnered her immense hype; rightfully so since `Mercy' is a flawless single. Her voice sounds the most Winehouse-like on this track, and she nails it marvelously. The nasally delivery is intriguing and quite sensual. The track is the most fun on the album, and it shows in her impeccable delivery. You can tell she is having a blast singing this, and I for one have a blast listening to it.
And this brings me to my favorite track here; `Stepping Stone'. This was actually the first track I heard off this album. Everyone I know was telling me that I would love this girl based on her single `Mercy' but I hardly listen to the radio and thus had yet to hear the song. I looked her up regardless and had a chance to listen to `Stepping Stone', and her voice just took me to another place. Her voice is very mature on this track; reminding me of Joss Stone almost. Joss is still, in my humble opinion, the better singer, but she reaches Joss levels of control and maturity on this beautiful track. The song is just effortlessly inviting, complete and constructed masterfully. It is a perfect track; utterly perfect.
Now, like I said, I have a few issues with some of the tracks here. The first two tracks on the album (`Rockferry' and `Warwick Avenue') are a little too bland for my liking. Her voice is impeccable on both tracks, but the tracks in general are a little redundant (especially `Warwick Avenue') and a little boring. I also don't care for the closing track `Distant Dreamer', which just sounds off when compared to the balance of the album. She sounds great, but the song just isn't. It sounds like an 80's pop ballad to me; very not cool.
In the end, this is definitely an album to pick up for it is very satisfying. The bulk of the album is flawless; especially tracks like `I'm Scared', `Syrup & Honey', `Mercy' and `Stepping Stone'; those four being more than enough reason to invest the money. Duffy has a long career ahead of her. She is coming out in a time when this breed of music is being openly embraced, and her beautiful vocals will insure her acceptance into our ears, homes and hearts. Between Duffy, Joss, la'Winehouse and my current obsession Leela James I am beside myself with the amazing music infiltrating my eardrums.
Isn't it nice to be bombarded by talent as apposed to the endless cascades of trash that is so often forced upon us?
 Not really convinced May 26, 2008
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
Duffy has a very nice and strong voice, the music just didn't do it to me. Mercy is far the best song and shows the full spectrum of her voice.
I expected more and looking forwad to hopefully get a new album from Amy Winehouse soon. Duffy needs to find her own style and way.
 blah May 29, 2008
4 out of 12 found this review helpful
I had a hard time paying attention to this album. 'Mercy' and 'Distant Dreamer' were the only songs I was able to listen to in their entirety and not skip to the next song halfway through. It's the type of music you'll hear playing in the background at a coffee shop. Easy on the ears but not enough to catch your attention and distract ya from whatever else you may be doing. 'Mercy' is the only tune that'll make you notice that the album is still even playing. She's got a great voice, just needs more work. All in all I guess not too bad for a debut album, but nothing great either. I would prefer to hear more tunes from her along the lines as 'Mercy'. IMO
 Simply Amazing June 21, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Ok, I have to admit I've been hearing the buzz about Duffy for a few months now. However, I had completely forgotten about her until her video for Mercy appeared on VH1 when I was getting dressed for work. Without hesitation, I ran to my pc, went to amazon.com and ordered this cd, along with Adele's cd, 19.
This cd is simply a great album. It does have the retro, or classic feel to it. Duffy, or Aime' Duffy, has a rich, wonderful voice and it comes across loud and clear. She's the grown-up man's Brittany Spears. In fact, I have to agree with another reviewer that said take 7 ounces of Dusty Springfield, mix 7 ounces of Petula Clark, but I'm gonna add mix another 7 ounces of Lulu and 4 ounces of Sade, and you have, whoila, the original Duffy.
Now, let's talk about the album. It simply is an amazing album and the U.S. is sparing no expense with promoting her or Adele. Why, you ask? Well, Duffy, and Adele represent a clean-cut purity that Amy Winehouse seems to lack. Yes, we love Back to Black, but it's that whole drug thing that has Americans worried. Not so here. Duffy grew up in a normal home and managed to avoid drugs. She caught a bus, for gosh sake, two hours to and fro to write this album.
This album starts off with Rockferry, adds in Warwick Avenue, Mercy, Stepping Stone, Syrup and Honey, Dreamer and a few other great songs, and you have an instant classic. Yes, this album was a collaboration and I admire Aime' Duffy for acknowledging that very thing. She's a humble lady and is on a major rollercoaster ride.
Lastly, buy the dang album. This is one incredible cd that you won't be able to stop playing. It has been in my cd player since it arrived and all of her videos are bookmarked as favorites in my youtube account. I don't know what else to say. I'm not going to get technical on you. This is a great album. Duffy has got it all: looks, a great voice, and a great talent to fill out the package. Yes, she is very easy on the eyes guys. In fact, she's darn pleasant to look at, but even more fun to listen to. You can hear the passion she has for singing and creating a tune.
 Way to commercialize on Amy's absence June 26, 2008
4 out of 24 found this review helpful
Ok , So I bought the album because I kept hearing that she has a really nice old school jazzy sound to her and that her music surpasses that of Amy Winehouse. All I can say is that this album is WHACK!!! . I love music and listen to every genre. Believe me I usually buy albums and if they suck whatever who cares but this one I thought would be a hot one because of all the publicity, but none-the-less it proves again that a good marketing team and plenty of money to pay radio stations to push this album has made her a success. If you dont believe me just listen to the free clips. this album blows .
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