Amy Macdonald

Of all the "hit" albums to come out in recent years, this one definitely qualifies as a pleasant surprise. For once, a mature young artist writes and performs music that is enjoyable for all, not simply for the ever-desirable tween audience. Macdonald's deep, sophisticated voice is unquestionably one of her biggest assets (positive comparisons to The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan are well-deserved), and gives the entire record a very listenable quality that should suit a wide range of moods.

Her other major asset, as displayed by her obvious writing talent, is her brain. Although it's sad that the world of popular music has descended so far that sophistication and restraint become noteworthy qualities (particularly among female artists), that's the unfortunate reality of it and will hopefully allow her to continue to stand out among the crowd. I would not qualify "This is the Life" as revolutionary; for me, all of the tracks tended to blend together without much stylistic distinction among them. But given her youth, this is still an exceptional debut for Ms. Macdonald and will no doubt lead to much greater achievements in the future.

"This Is The Life" is a very folk like Celtic album, deep with roots and blossoming with some great song writing.
People will compare Amy with KT Tunstall (and in a way, also to the never forgotten young Tanita Tikaram), that's for certain, but did KT Tunstall write an album as good as this when she was at such a tender age? I think not.
Comparisons with KT are inevitable. For a start, they're both Scottish, articulate, gorgeous, gifted singer songwriters, produce beautifully balanced pop - and ooze attitude.
The only real difference is young MacDonald appears to care little for the Tunstall leg-warmers!
As said, there is also, certainly, a striking resemblance to the young Tanita in Scotland's bright new pop hope, another serious-minded teenager with the kind of husky, world-weary voice that can make even jolly songs about dancing sound really depressing (compare Tikaram's big hit "Good Tradition" to Macdonald's song about the "Barrowland ballroom").
Given how fast Macdonald's star is currently rising, it almost seems possible that she could do what Tikaram did back in 1988 with Ancient Heart - sell millions of albums (four million, in Tikaram's case) at the tender age of 19.
And needless to say I'm struggling to pick out one standout storming track, as the are all brimming with their own individual brilliance, but I'll persevere and give it a go.
"Let's Start A Band" will surely be a crowd favourite.
Amy is rock's latest bright young thing in UK and worldwide.
After a debut album packed full of lovely little musical gems, Amy is undoubtedly destined for the big time.
Complete with menacing trumpets and eerie mellow synths, "put a ribbon around my neck and call me a Libertine", gives us another clue as to her music loves.
MacDonald shows a panache for a slowie.
Her album contains two of the best slow-burners of the year so far : "Youth of Today" and "Run".
Outside these two charmers are the delightful singles "Poison Prince" and "Mr Rock and Roll".
Glaswegian Amy's first record has a whole array of brilliant tunes : she has shown maturity way beyond her years.
"This Is The Life" is not only a very apt title for Amy's debut attempt, but also a an album that is set to fly of the shelves very quick...

Made of Bricks
Drastic Fantastic
Back to Black
The Best of Tanita Tikaram

of course if you are into the Pussycat Dolls, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry etc you might not agree. But for anyone into great music this is one incredibly well written, well crafted, beautiful CD. And what a voice.

I would describe her voice as a mix between Natalie Merchant & The Cranberries. Every now and again it reminded me of a calmer Alanis Morissette.

It's bright and very instrumental. The CD begins with a song that sounds like waking up in the morning and ends beautifully with a sign off song "The Road to Home."

Very folk, inspirational, and you can't help but tap your toes to every song. It makes me think of the music you hear in Starbucks while drinking your coffee and chatting with your friends.

My only complaint is that all the songs sound a bit alike and the lyrics are a little difficult at times to recognize. Overall I enjoyed the Cd.

Amy is a great singer, her voice is powerful and very pleasant.
I love the song This is the Life, especially the acoustic version.

Of all the "hit" albums to come out in recent years, this one definitely qualifies as a pleasant surprise. For once, a mature young artist writes and performs music that is enjoyable for all, not simply for the ever-desirable tween audience. Macdonald's deep, sophisticated voice is unquestionably one of her biggest assets (positive comparisons to The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan are well-deserved), and gives the entire record a very listenable quality that should suit a wide range of moods.

Her other major asset, as displayed by her obvious writing talent, is her brain. Although it's sad that the world of popular music has descended so far that sophistication and restraint become noteworthy qualities (particularly among female artists), that's the unfortunate reality of it and will hopefully allow her to continue to stand out among the crowd. I would not qualify "This is the Life" as revolutionary; for me, all of the tracks tended to blend together without much stylistic distinction among them. But given her youth, this is still an exceptional debut for Ms. Macdonald and will no doubt lead to much greater achievements in the future.

"This Is The Life" is a very folk like Celtic album, deep with roots and blossoming with some great song writing.
People will compare Amy with KT Tunstall (and in a way, also to the never forgotten young Tanita Tikaram), that's for certain, but did KT Tunstall write an album as good as this when she was at such a tender age? I think not.
Comparisons with KT are inevitable. For a start, they're both Scottish, articulate, gorgeous, gifted singer songwriters, produce beautifully balanced pop - and ooze attitude.
The only real difference is young MacDonald appears to care little for the Tunstall leg-warmers!
As said, there is also, certainly, a striking resemblance to the young Tanita in Scotland's bright new pop hope, another serious-minded teenager with the kind of husky, world-weary voice that can make even jolly songs about dancing sound really depressing (compare Tikaram's big hit "Good Tradition" to Macdonald's song about the "Barrowland ballroom").
Given how fast Macdonald's star is currently rising, it almost seems possible that she could do what Tikaram did back in 1988 with Ancient Heart - sell millions of albums (four million, in Tikaram's case) at the tender age of 19.
And needless to say I'm struggling to pick out one standout storming track, as the are all brimming with their own individual brilliance, but I'll persevere and give it a go.
"Let's Start A Band" will surely be a crowd favourite.
Amy is rock's latest bright young thing in UK and worldwide.
After a debut album packed full of lovely little musical gems, Amy is undoubtedly destined for the big time.
Complete with menacing trumpets and eerie mellow synths, "put a ribbon around my neck and call me a Libertine", gives us another clue as to her music loves.
MacDonald shows a panache for a slowie.
Her album contains two of the best slow-burners of the year so far : "Youth of Today" and "Run".
Outside these two charmers are the delightful singles "Poison Prince" and "Mr Rock and Roll".
Glaswegian Amy's first record has a whole array of brilliant tunes : she has shown maturity way beyond her years.
"This Is The Life" is not only a very apt title for Amy's debut attempt, but also a an album that is set to fly of the shelves very quick...

Made of Bricks
Drastic Fantastic
Back to Black
The Best of Tanita Tikaram

of course if you are into the Pussycat Dolls, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry etc you might not agree. But for anyone into great music this is one incredibly well written, well crafted, beautiful CD. And what a voice.

I would describe her voice as a mix between Natalie Merchant & The Cranberries. Every now and again it reminded me of a calmer Alanis Morissette.

It's bright and very instrumental. The CD begins with a song that sounds like waking up in the morning and ends beautifully with a sign off song "The Road to Home."

Very folk, inspirational, and you can't help but tap your toes to every song. It makes me think of the music you hear in Starbucks while drinking your coffee and chatting with your friends.

My only complaint is that all the songs sound a bit alike and the lyrics are a little difficult at times to recognize. Overall I enjoyed the Cd.

Amy is a great singer, her voice is powerful and very pleasant.
I love the song This is the Life, especially the acoustic version.

If you have never been to the theatre at Stratford, Ontario, then this CD will give you a taste of what you have been missing. It is very evocative, the music is wonderful, and the voices of the actors leaves you wanting more!!

Amy Macdonald has become famous in Europe without much hype, but with sell-out live performances. Incredibly, her fans are aged from seven to seventy. Be warned, if you buy her debut album, "This Is the Life", which will be released in the U.S. in August, you won't be able to stop playing it. You will ask the question, Amy where have you been? Her songs somehow just sound right and really connect with the listener. Mr. Rock and Roll is a prime example. As for the singer, when you hear Mr. Rock and Roll you will wonder how someone aged nineteen years could have penned and performed such a gem, but this is one savvy lady with a bright future.

How did I first hear Mr. Rock and Roll?....Quite by accident listening to a local radio station in Britain. This will be a very pleasant surprise for you too.

Parim viimase aja leid millele ma muuseas täitsa juhuslikult sattunud olen, julgen soovitada ka kõigile neile kel eelarvamused maitse osas väga konservatiivsed kalduvad olema. Amy unikaalne vokaal ja andekas laulukirjutamise oskus, pluss oskuslik kitarrimäng lihtsalt rabavad igaüht ja kõiki kel meeled uuele ja huvitavale avatud on. Siin singlil leidub ka eksklusiivne lisalugu mille sõnum pole siiski nii naljakalt sarkastiline kui nimiloo oma ja näitab noort talendikat lauljatari ka veidi teisest aspektist. Nii või teisiti, aga kuulamisnauding on tema puhul garanteeritud, ka live'na.
Kes ikka otsib, see ka leiab. Niisiis lõpetuseks kokkuvõtvalt: see singel ja lauljatar lihtsalt on soovitamist väärt, tõesti on ! Kuulake kindlasti ka tema äsjailmunud debüütalbumit This Is the Life ja unustage kõik ülejäänu..

I wish I knew You before

Fantast, ütlen mina ;)

Amy Macdonald has become famous in Europe without much hype, but with sell-out live performances. Incredibly, her fans are aged from seven to seventy. Be warned, if you buy her debut album, "This Is the Life", which will be released in the U.S. in August, you won't be able to stop playing it. You will ask the question, Amy where have you been? Her songs somehow just sound right and really connect with the listener. Mr. Rock and Roll is a prime example. As for the singer, when you hear Mr. Rock and Roll you will wonder how someone aged nineteen years could have penned and performed such a gem, but this is one savvy lady with a bright future.

How did I first hear Mr. Rock and Roll?....Quite by accident listening to a local radio station in Britain. This will be a very pleasant surprise for you too.

Parim viimase aja leid millele ma muuseas täitsa juhuslikult sattunud olen, julgen soovitada ka kõigile neile kel eelarvamused maitse osas väga konservatiivsed kalduvad olema. Amy unikaalne vokaal ja andekas laulukirjutamise oskus, pluss oskuslik kitarrimäng lihtsalt rabavad igaüht ja kõiki kel meeled uuele ja huvitavale avatud on. Siin singlil leidub ka eksklusiivne lisalugu mille sõnum pole siiski nii naljakalt sarkastiline kui nimiloo oma ja näitab noort talendikat lauljatari ka veidi teisest aspektist. Nii või teisiti, aga kuulamisnauding on tema puhul garanteeritud, ka live'na.
Kes ikka otsib, see ka leiab. Niisiis lõpetuseks kokkuvõtvalt: see singel ja lauljatar lihtsalt on soovitamist väärt, tõesti on ! Kuulake kindlasti ka tema äsjailmunud debüütalbumit This Is the Life ja unustage kõik ülejäänu..

I wish I knew You before

Fantast, ütlen mina ;)