Music : Mercy [7" VINYL]

Rating: - Duffy is awesome, really glad she is doing so well!
Barcode: 0602517617827

So, Mercy has already been number 1 for two weeks just on downloads and this physical release looks set to boost its success even further. Duffy looks gorgeous on the cover and the song itself is pure brilliance, a departure from the ballad Rockferry, Mercy is an uptempo gem of a track. Based around a 'Stand By Me' esque beat and an ace organ riff, like Rockferry, this is the perfect blend of the old and new - and Duffy delivers it perfectly, proof of her ingenuity and talent as an artist.

That chorus of 'You got me beggin' for mercy' is just so catchy and the 'yeah, yeah, yeah' parts are dead cute - the song's got everything and as if you didn't need anymore persuading, it's a perfect taster for an album which looks set to be one of the biggest sellers of the year.

I've been well impressed by Duffy's b-sides so far - 'Oh Boy' from the Rockferry single was a beautiful song and i am pleased to say this single's b-side, Save It For Your Prayers is just as good. Just Duffy and a piano, it's a charming ballad. Well worth listening to.