So Far... The Best Of - Sinead O'Connor

I have been having a bit of a purchasing spree on itunes (just for a change), and had forgotten how much I like/liked Sinead O'Connor, so I have just bought the album (cheaper than individual tunes), please note that the running order on iTunes is slightly different from the bought CD. Sinead O'Connor is a somewhat enigmatic character that sometimes gets much more press for her behaviour and antics than she does/has for her music. I did a review of Amy Winehouse recently and for me there are similarities, however, I find too many reviews focus on too much that has little to do with the product reviewed, so I intend to focus on the album and the music therein. ...  Read the complete review

Whether she’s ripping up a picture of the Pope on American television, declaring her lesbianism or becoming a priest, Sinead O’Connor is never too far away from the headlines. This is despite the fact that most people can only name one of her singles (which incidentally was the only one to date ever to breach the UK Top 10). However, her 1997 collection ‘So Far The Best Of…’ indicates that her work was often just as interesting as her antics in the media. Her biggie, ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’, is undoubtedly one of the finest cover versions of all time. Originally written by Prince for one of his proteges, O’Connor ...  Read the complete review

What can I say / not say about Sinead O'Connor? For years I have found her magical music haunting, fragile, beautiful and, put rather simply (as opposed to commonplace diva ‘artistes’ like Tina Turner), the best. Yet sometimes I find myself unique in my views. I don’t know if it’s a female versus male thing here but many of the men who have come into contact with me playing this music seem to hate it along with then hating me for playing it. When I was playing this album last week one of my dear, male mates said, “turn that crap off!” A few years ago when I was planning to see the film ‘The Butcher Boy’ in ...  Read the complete review