This Is The Life - Amy Macdonald

After I saw the half price banners on sale at my local Woolies I just had to have a look in store to see what CD and DVD's I could buy for use at school as well as my own personal enjoyment. To say the least I've had a quiet Christmas and New Year this year. But my surprise was taken watching the festivities on the TV channels watching Amy MacDonald play out a song from her album that had me mystified in the speed of the lyrics she poured out into the microphone whilst jiggling along on her guitar. Maybe it was the power of her eyes, or her voice or a combination of the two that got me fixed to my seat. Following the success of her first song, "Mr Rock and ...

A good easy listening album perfect listening for a lazy afternoon. Amy Macdonald is a Scottish 19 year old with an amazing talent for singing and song writing. This is her first album and includes the songs Mr rock and roll and This is the life which are the two most recognisable songs on the album but also includes the titles Poison prince, Youth of today, Run, Lets start a band, Barrowland ballroom, L.A, A wish for something more, footballers wife and The road to home. Her lyrics are very meaningful, each with a clear message that make you think. The youth of today is a song that I think many young people would relate to. Her voice reminds me a ...