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  • Audio CD (3 Mar 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Polydor Group
  • ASIN: B0012OVF2U
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (177 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 265 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Rockferry, the Welsh singer's lovingly constructed debut album, has already succeeded beyond expectations, and although Duffy may not quite be the ingénue portrayed by a clever press campaign (she nearly won a local television talent show a few years back while a single credited to Aimee Duffy is still available on iTunes) she is surely the most appealing of the current flood of young soul sirens. The astonishing title track, co-written by Bernard Butler, sounded like a lost transmission that had taken decades to get through as soon as it hit radio last year. But the gently rolling soul ballad "Stepping Stone", that strapping, inescapable monster hit "Mercy", the ice cool "Serious" (the one time she really does channel the spirit of Dusty Springfield) and the wistful, elegant "Warwick Avenue" are similarly effective. Suggestions by some that Rockferry is little more than sixties pastiche are churlish. Butler's previous work with David McAlmont (featured here as a backing singer) showed his skill at writing and arranging the dramatic, while her other collaborators such as Steve Booker and the team of Jimmy Hogarth and Eg White are hardly lightweights. But despite some wonderful orchestral settings, it's Duffy's terrific voice that makes this so satisfying, even overpowering Butler's exquisitely underplayed guitar work on "Rockferry" itself. Growling the blues on "Syrup & Honey" or belting it out over his lovingly arranged wall of sound on "Distant Dreamer", she sets the tone throughout, several of her songs dealing with escape, both physical and romantic. The sound of someone singing herself to stardom, Rockferry is at times genuinely amazing. Steve Jelbert


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'Rockferry' is the debut album from Welsh singer Duffy. Written and produced in collaboration with Bernard Butler, the album is a stunning showcase for her voice, which brings to mind such great singers as Dusty Springfield, Lulu and Sandie Shaw. The hit singles 'Rockferry', 'Mercy' and 'Warwick Avenue' are all included.

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93 of 107 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This gal is gonna be a BIG star, 15 Feb 2008
By Andy Edwards "staxasoul" (Essex UK) - See all my reviews
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There have been a raft of vocalists with a sound that harks back to the 60's and 70's and you could be forgiven for thinking that Duffy is just another one. Her arrival has been carefully managed, with sell out gigs in small venues building the hype, prior to the release of this album.

All music biz manipulation so far then, except that Duffy is worth the hype and is a potentially huge star. As someone who is addicted to 60's and 70's Soul, and in particular the female vocalists, I hear in Duffy echoes of the great Soul voices, as well as Dusty Springfield, the most obvious comparison. As long as she picks her material and her producers well, then she will be a very big star indeed.

Stand out tracks from the album are "Syrup and Honey" a stripped down, bluesy ballad which showcases her voice perfectly, "Mercy", with it's old school Motown feel, and "Warwick Avenue". On further listening, "Hanging On Too Long" and "Distant Dreamer" are both tracks that will grow on you - they have for me. All in all, an impressive debut and this is a highly recommended purchase for anyone who likes Soul.

Likely to be the album of 2008 - buy it
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, Love it, Love it!!, 27 May 2008
By Big Bertha (UK) - See all my reviews
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It's years since I've bought a CD but after finding myself repeatedly humming 'Mercy' and unable to get it out of my head after hearing it on the car radio I was tempted. Hearing 'Warwick Avenue' (again on the car radio) did it for me and the CD was sold!

There's not one track that I don't think is fantastic and 'Distant Dreamer' sends shivers up the back of my neck.


Have to say it's totally unlike anything else in my CD collection and it is a CD I'll be playing again and again (much to everyone else in my houses annoyance I'm sure!)
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant., 3 Mar 2008
Having been enchanted by the single Mercy, and Duffy's live performances of Warwick Avenue and Ready to the Floor (A cover of the Hot Chip song) I was much looking forward to purchasing Rockferry.

I was slightly apprehensive that Mercy would turn out to be the only song of note on the album but my apprehensions were massivley misplaced.

Every song on the album is excellent, the stand out tracks for me are Warwick Avenue, Syrup and Honey, Hanging on too long and Delayed Devotion with Mercy of course a further highlight.

I think to fully enjoy this album you need a hot drink, a quiet room and time to relax.

An absolutley superb debut album from Duffy and the 5 starts are thoroughly warranted.
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3.0 out of 5 stars It'sok!
It's Ok, it could sound goodin the begining, but a little bit tiredful during the sequece, it doesn't sounds natural, real to me.
Published 28 days ago by Frank Bozic Jr.

5.0 out of 5 stars at last a singer
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Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Josephine Young

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This has been a quality buy for me. Bought it for my dad and it was in prestine quality. The sound quality is amazing.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great CD
A great debut CD from a first class singer. All that remains is to ask when is her next album out ?
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1.0 out of 5 stars Oh Dear, Once she learns to Sing.....
Well written songs, but I am afraid her warbling just isn't up to it.. What passes for talent these days.... ;-(
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3.0 out of 5 stars Dissappointing
Having got this on the strength of the singles 'Mercy', 'Rockferry', and 'Warwick Avenue', I have to confess to being dissappointed by the album. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Duffy
Bought this for wife's birthday. Not my cup of tea personally but OK for any of you Duffy fans out there.
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Trevor A. Jakeman

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERB
Very good debut album - her voice is superb, and some very catchy tunes. A classy album from a lady who has some strong competition at the moment in the female singer category at... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars rockferry
enjoyed maybe 3 of the songs, but the rest too moody----ok for a night in, but no good for driving to....
Published 7 months ago by Heather Kelly

5.0 out of 5 stars stunning album
After reading the hype of Duffy i decided to try it myself, I bought the deluxe version with 2 cd's, only one i had heard on cd 2 was "rain on my parade",the hype is true, every... Read more
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