Tuesday, March 11, 2008

iTunes Single of the Week: Duffy, "Mercy"

This week's free single, "Mercy," comes from British newcomer, Duffy.

The song definitely similar to Amy Winehouse. It's a mix of old school R&B and sharp pop melodies. "Mercy" lacks the edge of Winehouse, but that's what makes her unique. Duffy's voice is higher and the vocals have more diction.

One of the song's hooks is the upright bass riff that is repetitive yet not annoying. The groove of the song is steady and the electric piano supplies another hook. Add the catchy chorus melody and you've got a song full of hooks.

This song proves once again that the Brits are producing far superior pop music than anyone in the U.S.

Duffy's debut album, Rockferry, will be out in the U.S. on May 13.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I find the repetitive bass line very, very annoying.

Anonymous said...

I find the whole song repetitive, especially the lyrics:

You got me begging you for mercy
why won't you release me
you got me begging you for mercy
why wont you release me
I said you'd better release yeah yeah yeah

I'm begging you for mercy
yes why won't you release me
I'm begging you for mercy

you got me begging
you got me begging
you got me begging

Mercy, why won't you release me
I'm begging you for mercy
why won't you release me

you got me begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for mercy

Why won't you release me yeah yeah
break it down

She's begging for mercy and so am I.