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This Is The Life  >>

Amy MacDonald is that proverbial old head on young shoulders, a Scottish singer-songwriter who, despite her tender 19 years, writes songs with the grace, wisdom, and proficiency of one with a score more on the clock. As influenced by the Libertines as by any venerable old folk hand, the eleven songs on This Is the Life combine a traditional, acoustic folk-rock sound with a youthful spirit and self-assured lyrics that veer between the observational and the confessional. "Poison Prince" is a jagged guitar strut dedicated to some Doherty-like bad boy, a song every bit as pathos-laden as the Libertines at their doomed, romantic best with a closing treatise to find "An upbeat song/So we can dance the night away," while "Mr. Rock & Roll" begins as a wryly withering jibe at some perennial party animals, but by the chorus has softened into a subtle, touching tale of human coupling. MacDonald's age doesn't seem to have been an impediment--"Youth of Today," reportedly written when she was 15, is one of the better tracks here, while "Footballer's Wife" is a clear-headed attack on vapid Barbie-doll celebrity that suggests this girl is very much on the right track. "Rolling Stone, here I come, watch out everyone/I'm singing my song," she sings on "Let's Start a Band." Let that be a warning to you. --Louis Pattison

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This Is the Life [Vinyl]  >>

Amy MacDonald is that proverbial old head on young shoulders, a Scottish singer-songwriter who, despite her tender 19 years, writes songs with the grace, wisdom, and proficiency of one with a score more on the clock. As influenced by the Libertines as by any venerable old folk hand, the eleven songs on This Is the Life combine a traditional, acoustic folk-rock sound with a youthful spirit and self-assured lyrics that veer between the observational and the confessional. "Poison Prince" is a jagged guitar strut dedicated to some Doherty-like bad boy, a song every bit as pathos-laden as the Libertines at their doomed, romantic best with a closing treatise to find "An upbeat song/So we can dance the night away," while "Mr. Rock & Roll" begins as a wryly withering jibe at some perennial party animals, but by the chorus has softened into a subtle, touching tale of human coupling. MacDonald's age doesn't seem to have been an impediment--"Youth of Today," reportedly written when she was 15, is one of the better tracks here, while "Footballer's Wife" is a clear-headed attack on vapid Barbie-doll celebrity that suggests this girl is very much on the right track. "Rolling Stone, here I come, watch out everyone/I'm singing my song," she sings on "Let's Start a Band." Let that be a warning to you. --Louis Pattison

Amy MacDonald Photos

Mr. Rock & Roll  >>

2007 summer release from the hotly tipped young Scottish singer.

Poison Prince  >>

UK two track CD pressing of the fifth single pulled from the 2007 double platinum album This Is The Life. Amy Macdonald is the biggest selling British female singer-songwriter to emerge in 2007 and having now sold over 600,000 copies of her album, Macdonald's reign at the top doesn't look like it will end anytime soon. The dark, vitriolic 'Poison Prince', sung in Macdonald's rich gutsy vocal reveals Amy's anger at the self-destructive manner of popstars today. Features 'Poison Prince' plus 'Rock Bottom'. Universal. 2008.

Mr. Rock N Roll  >>

2007 summer release from the hotly tipped young Scottish singer.

Run  >>

2008 two track CD pressing of the fourth single pulled from her debut album This Is The Life. Amy Macdonald was one of the success stories of 2007 and her reign at the top doesn't look like it will end anytime soon. Macdonald is the biggest selling British female artist to emerge from last year and the 20 year-old started 2008 with her debut album This Is The Life reaching #1 in the UK charts. Sung in Macdonald's rich, gutsy vocal with its soaring, infectious chorus, 'Run' is all over the UK airwaves. Features 'Run' plus 'Rock 'N' Roll Star' (Acoustic). Mercury.

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L.A.  >>

Part Two of Two. UK CD pressing of the second single pulled from the Scottish singer/songwriter's debut album This Is The Life. Amy has spent the past year touring up and down the UK, picking up legions of fans along the way. She was personally asked by Elton John to support him in her hometown of Glasgow and has played alongside her childhood heroes Travis. Macdonald wowed the masses at her own favorite festival, T in the Park, and played to a packed Park Stage at Glastonbury earlier in the summer. Features 'LA' plus live versions of 'Mr. Rock & Roll' and 'Footballer's Wife' recorded at King Tut's). Universal.

L.A.  >>

Part One of Two. UK CD pressing of the second single pulled from the Scottish singer/songwriter's debut album This Is The Life. Amy has spent the past year touring up and down the UK, picking up legions of fans along the way. She was personally asked by Elton John to support him in her hometown of Glasgow and has played alongside her childhood heroes Travis. Macdonald wowed the masses at her own favorite festival, T in the Park, and played to a packed Park Stage at Glastonbury earlier in the summer. Features 'LA' plus 'Mr. Brightside' (a cover of The Killers' track, live from King Tut's). Universal.

Poison Prince  >>

Amy Macdonald possesses one hell of a voice. It has far more depth and character which belies her 19 years. Since her early teens Amy's been gigging acoustically with her trusty guitar at pubs, clubs and coffee shops and small venues in her home town of Glasgow. Influenced by The Libertines, The Killers, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash and Oasis, these artists have played a big part in her style of song writing and performance.