Description
The result is a showcase for Duffy's white soul voice which has been likened to Dusty Springfield and Lulu, Mary J Blige and Aretha Franklin, they are all there. Though this album sounds like a throwback to the sixties, it has at the same time a modern feel to it.
The album begins with the title track ,Rockferry, a big ballad that tells a sad tale of moving on, onto another big ballad ,Warwick Avenue, which finds her ending an all but over romance, and then moves on to the damnation of a doomed relationship on ,Serious,, she then tells herself she will never be her man,s ,Stepping Stone, and a big bluesy weeper ,Syrup and Honey, which features probably the best vocals on the album, she gives herself a good telling off for ,Hanging On Too Long, and then the first single from the album, which at time of writing has been number one in the UK charts for 3 weeks ,Mercy, which apart from the cute rap at the beginning could have been a Mowtown hit in the sixties, on ,Delayed Devotion, she tells a cold lover to ,go to hell, on then on to ,Scared, and before you know it the album is finishing with the huge Phil Spector style number ,Distant Dreamer,, a soaring epic that finds Duffy contemplating "all the things I'd like to do with my life", even the length of this album is old fashioned!
With the current appetite for classic-sounding soul and old-school R&B established, and sold out shows this new Welsh talent looks set to clean up. Duffy has benefited from being allowed to develop gradually, behind closed doors. And ,Rockferry, is a musical journey that's both sad and stirring, her own story perhaps, Who knows?
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Product Details
- Artist
- Duffy
- Media Format
- Audio CD
- Label / Studio
- UMGD/MERCURY
- Media Content Format
- Album
- Number of Discs
- 1
Tracklisting
Disc 1:
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Rockferry
(4:13)
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Warwick Avenue
(3:47)
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Serious
(4:11)
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Stepping Stone
(3:29)
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Syrup & Honey
(3:18)
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Hanging On Too Long
(3:56)
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Mercy
(3:40)
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Delayed Devotion
(2:58)
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I'm Scared
(3:09)
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Distant Dreamer
(5:05)
Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Can listen over and over (4)
- Engaging (4)
- Great lyrics (3)
- Original (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- At home (5)
- Parties (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Adult (4)
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Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Engaging
- Great Lyrics
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Gift
- In The Car
- Parties
Comments about UMGD/MERCURY Duffy - Rockferry:
I only bought this to fill up my basket. It grabbed my attention and I thought it might be interesting. What a great voice! Hopefully a female artist we'll hear more of in the future.
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Engaging
- Great Lyrics
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Parties
Comments about UMGD/MERCURY Duffy - Rockferry:
Very relaxing album. Great to listen to on the way to work or on the way home. Duffy has an unusual voice and ther songs make the most of it.
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
Cons
- Too Few Tracks
Best Uses
- At Home
Comments about UMGD/MERCURY Duffy - Rockferry:
New voice in the market with nice melodies
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Engaging
- Hit Songs
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Parties
Comments about UMGD/MERCURY Duffy - Rockferry:
Duffy belts out some powerful tunes here but there are also some more tender moments. She has a wonderfully developed voice and style for one so young and there is depth in the album beyond the chart hits.
Pros
- Engaging
- Great Lyrics
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- In The Car
Comments about UMGD/MERCURY Duffy - Rockferry:
A thoughtful CD that takes you away to unwind and relax. The smouldering tunes of Duffy resonate and are very distinct. You can't help but to sing-along, trying to copy her unique voice.
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