Cheap Cds - Rockferry

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Summary: 24 going on 44
Comment: When I first heard 'Mercy' I didn't like it because I thought the background riff sounded too much
like the one from 'Stand By Me' and, for me, it didn't quite work. Also, it is too easy to compare
the latest female singing sensation to Dusty Springfield or Amy W which isn't fair on anyone
concerned. Then I heard 'Warwick Avenue' and my interest was piqued (I had just split up with
someone who lived in that part of London). Still I was waiting for something more.
/>Then I head 'Stepping Stone' and I knew I was going to buy this album, and I have not regretted it
one bit. In fact, I think I like some of the album tracks better: 'Serious' is what the Supremes
might have sounded like had they gone disco, smooth and funky with all the right squeals; 'Hanging
On Too Long' which builds slowly with a soft guitar riff and begins to let rip about a third of the
way through; 'Distant Dreamer', one of the best album closers I have ever heard, bold and
brassy.

Then there is the title track 'Rockferry' (a strange choice for a first single)
which build up some Dusty-style yearning for a long-cherished place a la 'Goin Back'; the
unadulterated mayhem of 'Mercy' which sounds a lot better in the context of this album and rightly
earned its Number 1 spot earlier on this year.

24 going on 44, Duffy is a talent to be
reckoned with.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Not Bad
Comment: I've been thinking about getting this CD for a while now. Kept up to date with all the reviews etc.
Have to say average to good. It's ok, just overall a little 'down' sounding and samey. I agree with
most that Mercy is far and away the outstanding track, and Duffy's voice is fantastic, it could just
do with some better material, so five stars for Duffy, but four for the CD.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Beautiful, bittersweet songs
Comment: I first heard Duffy on a long car journey on a friend's mixtape, the track was Rockferry. My friend
skipped the track in impatient disgust, which drove me mad! I'm usually into my alternative stuff
but I like a bit of everything in my collection, so I have something to listen to for every mood. I
love this album because it's feminine, heartfelt, sweet and singable. I'm not mad on the last three
tracks but they're by no means awful, I just prefer the others. I feel I can relate to Duffy in all
her strengths and weaknesses. Some have compared her unfavourably to Amy Winehouse, who I also
like, but Duffy doesn't have the selfish, bitchy airs and is lovely to listen to when you have some
alone-time.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Ab Fab
Comment: This is the best CD I've heard in about 30 years. Brings back all the old soul sounds of the
sixties. Wilson Picket etc. I love it and so do my friends. Wish Duffy had another CD out and I
would buy it immediately. Fab debut CD. She does sound like Dusty but far superior in my opinion.
Buy this and you won't regret it! All the songs are haunting and you fall in love with them
instantly. Excellent

Customer Rating:

Summary: `Brilliant'
Comment: I love this CD. It's very 60's, retro, classy and unique. Duffy has a wonderful voice. I would
like her to sing some Dusty songs and `To sir with love'. My children listen to the CD aswell (12 &
9) and are equally taken with it. Here's to the next Album.

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