# 26: Duffy - Mercy

Strangely enough, I first found out about Duffy through Westlife. Apparently around the time that Mark did an promotional interview, he was loving this song. I got curious, mainly because the guys don't really talk a lot about what new songs they're listening to, and listened to the song.

I loved it.

I love the 60's vibe she's going for and when I finished listening to her album, I was in awe. I also once again predicted her post-album single, Warwick Avenue! I absolutely adored that track the first time I heard it.

The melody of this song is so catchy that after listening to it once, I was practically humming the chorus! Her vocals are something else though, smooth but rough but beautiful. Just right for the kinds of songs she's singing.

New Music!

AAAH! A LOT has happened since I last posted, but the concert last night was amazing, and all the hard work paid off. I'm back to posting now, but I'm a bit disconnected and what I write may be a bit stiff for my liking. I'm annoyed and pissed off so bear with me, alright?

A lot of new videos, so a lot of stuff to catch up on.

• I'm loving one of Natasha Hamilton's solo songs, Find Your Way. It's brilliant!
• The new Alesha Dixon album is out, and I was curious. I don't like the lead single, but there were a few tracks that were just gorgeous. Is it just me who thinks that the start of Hand It Over sounds a lot like the Namie Amuro track Baby Don't Cry?
• I've finally heard the new Jessica Mauboy album, and I'm in love with it. If this is how Australian music is rubbing off on me(Delta Goodrem, Ricki-Lee!!), then I seriously want to hear more!
• The video for Jesse McCartney's new single is out! The song is just amazing.

• The NKTOB single now has a video, with all the German and royalty going on. That plus the talking knights and the processed vocals just freaks me out. 

• There's a new Chris Brown song out, Believer. I don't know what it's for, but I'm loving it. Although Forever is still my favorite from him.
• Oh, the video for the second single from Catfights and Spotlights is out. Not liking the video, but I love the song! haha..

• The deluxe edition of Duffy's debut album is out, I'm gonna give the new tracks a listen sometime this week.

I guess that's it. I'm going to try and write more this week!

Duffy - Mercy

Artist: Duffy
Album: Rockferry
Year: 2008
Rating: 4.4/5

Duffy. Well I first heard of her when Mark(Feehily, Westlife) said it was his favorite song at that time so I was curious and I looked for the song. At first, I hated it so I neglected it for maybe a few weeks but then I don't know how I got to listen to it again but I did, and I loved it. The whole 60's thing is cool, and I love 60's music(Mowtown, stuff like that) so duh.

It's kinda modern 60's-ish. The video screams 60's but the song isn't THAT 60's. Still the song is great. The melody is great, and she's trying to break the US.

On the subject of trying to break the US, why do so many UK artists long to break the US? I think it's this thing that breaking the US guarantees you worldwide success, which isn't necessarily true. Look at Westlife, they're huge all over the world except the US. They're big in Asia, Europe and everywhere else. Breaking the US makes you a star overnight so I guess that's why.

Then of course, there's the glamour and the chance to work with the supposed 'great producers' and living in LA and all that stuff. In short, the lifestyle. I sort of understand why they want it but seriously, do you have to go through all that just to break the US when you're already gigantic in the UK? I mean, Westlife tried two times and then their record company gave up, even though they did have the top ten single and another top 25 one.

My other favorite Duffy track is 'Warwick Avenue' but I'll get to that next time.