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Duffy - Rockferry

Artist:
DUFFY
Album Title :
ROCKFERRY
Date Released:
03 March 2008
My Rate:
4 (out of 5)




Late 2007 and 2008 seems to be the year of emerging artist.
In 2007 our ears and eyes are treated to the chaotic angst driven enigma named Amy Winehouse, and within 2008 (so far…) we have Aussie’s down under shining star Gabriella Cilmi, UK’s mellow-pop Adele, pop alternative Kate Nash, Scottish rock muse Amy Macdonald and not to forget, Duffy, Welsh’s retro-pop/soul diva who hate to be compared to Dusty Springfield (though the physical attribute is quite uncanny).

Duffy’s 1st major label album humbly titled “Rockferry”, after the album 1st track, is rich with sixties retro style infused with pop, soul and Motown style tunes.

On my first listen, I thought the album was a sleeper because I was expecting a more merry-upbeat tunes akin to Mercy. But as I listen more, turns out Mercy was probably the weakest track which I find less addictive than the other. While “Rockferry”, a song of how breaking it was to leave her boyfriend but she’s a big strong woman and that she’ll get through, was a strong and memorable opening and along with “Distant Dreamer”, where Duffy serenade of hopes amidst the terrible event that gone through in her life, are probably two of the strongest one.

One thing I have to mention is how akin Mercy’s “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah” to Winehouse’s Rehab “No, No, No…” This is quite a big risk for Duffy as market might think of her as Winehouse’s carbon copy, but in my honest opinion this is one of her smartest move as the verse is ear catchy enough to make people stop and listen. Instead of earning her as Rehab copycat, Duffy succeeded in earning a spot as Winehouse’s biggest (sober) contender who is not afraid to stand side by side to Winehouse and have a vocal/talent brawl. Where Amy Winehouse tells us that she rather took falls, bruises and pretty much in love being abused, Duffy is liberation from a constraining depression.

To wrap this review, with such a strong killer, mind-blowing 1st record, I know I’ll be expecting an even stronger second release from Duffy, and that is where the true test came in. Will she be able to pull another killer like Rockferry? Your thought will be deeply appreciated.



Track Listing

1. Rockferry
2. Warwick Avenue
3. Serious
4. Stepping Stone
5. Syrup and Honey
6. Holding On Too Long
7. Mercy
8. Delayed Devotion
9. Scared
10. Distant Dreamer
    

I'm starting to think I'm not made for love/romance/sentimentalism...

Not that I hate them.

It's them that doesn't seem to be quite fond of me.

...

Darn it

I thought I was over you already...
But I was wrong...
You have no idea the power you had over me...

I guess I'll just stop talking to you...

Getting in Touch With Myself

1. I find my negativity and depression to be sources of personal amusement, yet I know those are something I probably shouldn't take lightly, let alone play with.
   
2. Some sort of joy derived from knowing I have a miserable love life due to my career development or office work.
3. True to Amy Lee's writing, much as I want to stay in love with my sorrow, I really wish I can make them go away. I just want to be a happier person.
4. I want to be a happier person with a purpose.
   

I Just Can't See Why....

I don't understand...
Why can't you just say "No, thank you..."



Instead of leaving me hanging here waiting..



I just can't see why...

Good Enough - Evanescence

Under your spell again
I can't say no to you
crave my heart and its bleeding in your hand
I can't say no to you

Shouldn't have let you torture me so sweetly
now I can't let go of this dream
I can't breathe but I feel

Good enough
I feel good enough for you

Drink up sweet decadence
I can't say no to you
and I've completely lost myself and I don't mind
I can't say no to you

Shouldn't have let you conquer me completely
now I can't let go of this dream
can't believe that I feel

Good enough
I feel good enough
its been such a long time coming, but I feel good

and I'm still waiting for the rain to fall
pour real life down on me
cause I can't hold on to anything this good
enough
am I good enough
for you to love me too?

so take care what you ask of me
cause I can't say no...




Dedicated to you...