Rockferry

Yes, very nice voice. Nice melodies/sound and a good quality recording. The problem in my opinion is the lyrics extremely simplistic. I have a problem with lyrics which have simplistic rhymes and speak in narrative, with no poetic or interpretive aspects. I can enjoy the music as background if I don't listen to the words - which for me is not easy. With better writing I think she could be huge (or at least more popular than she is)

This is really a terrific CD. A little reminiscent of Dusty Springfield, but with her own take, the music just draws you in. The title cut is so beautiful, and Mercy just makes you dance. I highly recommend it.

A bit disappointed. After the rave reviews in TIME and other sources, and having Winehouse's latest CD as a benchmark, I myself not a big CD buyer anymore risked the purchase only to be disappointed in the end. She can sing, but does not have the spunk or sass of Winehouse nor her soul. Duffy however makes a very picturesque retro album cover. The kind of face you wish Winehouse would have.

JP

I like to have a CD collection, so I purchase the original CDs. I like Duffy's music but the CD sounds scratched every where i play it even though the CD doesn't look scratched.

I heard track 7, "Mercy" on a recent Smallville so I purchased it for that reason. Although the other tracks are okay, it is not one of my favorites. Just not my taste but I am certain that this type of music appeals to many.
ja