Before Adele, and back when Amy was still around, Duffy offered up unexpectedly raw, intense vocals that caught and kept my attention. I defy you to listen to the “Mercy” track on this album and sit still. That cut is what caught my attention but the rest of this album has kept it on the top of my favorites pile ever since. I just ordered her second album, and a verdict is forthcoming, but even if she only ever released Rockferry, Duffy will always be one of my favorites.

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