A great artist divides opinions like the Red Sea. After the seven million copies of her debut album Rockferry sold, Duffy is now a great artist. And her characteristic voice is food for musical discussions. One will find a singer in Duffy who knows how to translate her emotions with a unique voice. Someone else will say that that voice is artificial and sounds way too nasal. Either way, there's no
… escaping Duffy's voice on Endlessly. And that while there is so much more to discover on this album. The basis was played excellently by The Roots, who have kept the tasteful soul-pop sound of their debut album intact. Songwriter Albert Hammond, 66 years old, signed for the songs. He did not know Duffy forty years younger at all and that open-mindedness is an absolute plus. With Endlessly, Duffy consolidates its top position, whether the audience thinks this is right or not. (PdK)more
