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}} ''Endlessly'' is the second studio album by Welsh recording artist Duffy. It was released in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2010 by A&M Records (under Polydor) and in the United States on 7 December 2010 by Mercury Records. Duffy worked almost exclusively with Albert Hammond Snr. on the album, with all but one of the album's songs being written by Hammond and Duffy. Four of the songs received additional or co-production by Stuart Price. Music is also provided by The Roots and Questlove. Musically, the album follows the soul stylings of her first album ''Rockferry'' (2008), although Duffy drew inspiration from a variety of other genres, including disco and soft rock, and was compared to pop singers such as Kylie Minogue. It has been said that Duffy wrote the album in three weeks, although recording sessions lasted between 2009 and 2010. The album received mixed reviews, with critics stating that Duffy faltered outside of her comfort zone, although it was called a "proper sophomore effort" and "effortlessly", and was often compared to ''Rockferry'', in terms of both commercial and critical performance. Vocally, Duffy's falsetto and vibrato were both criticised and praised, being called "delicious to some and cloying to others." Commercially, it did not replicate Duffy's success with her debut, reaching just number seventy-two on the US ''Billboard'' 200. Nevertheless, ''Endlessly'' reached the top ten in Denmark, Finland, Greece, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It has been certified gold in four European countries thus far, including the United Kingdom. The only single from ''Endlessly'', titled "Well, Well, Well", did not perform well on national charts, and was only a modest European success, reaching a peak of thirty-seven on the European Hot 100 Singles chart and number forty-one in the UK. The single features a rhythm section by United States hip hop group The Roots. Duffy promoted the album extensively throughout the world, performing on many television shows and conducting an array of print interviews. A live extended play (EP) of songs from the album was released in Germany in 2011 and plans for a concert tour are listed as "coming soon" on Duffy's website. However, since releasing the album, it has been announced that Duffy is taking an extended break from the music industry to work on her third studio album, and the planned second single from ''Endlessly'' – "My Boy" – was cancelled, though a single mix of the title track was digitally released. ==Background == In March 2008, Welsh singer Aimée Ann Duffy released her debut studio album, ''Rockferry'', under the mononym Duffy. The blue-eyed soul album went on to be the best-selling album of 2008 in the UK, whilst the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry named it the fourth biggest seller worldwide of that year. The album also won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the American 51st Annual Grammy Awards.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The 51st Annual Grammy Awards Winners List )〕 Following the release of the album's final single, "Rain on Your Parade" in November 2009, Duffy began work on her second album, aiming to enlist the help of different producers from ''Rockferry'', to create a different sound profile than she had previously used. In late January 2010 Rough Trade Management, who with Jeanette Lee had managed Duffy throughout the course of ''Rockferrys release, announced that they and the singer had parted amicably with the company. Duffy's new management said that "professional relationship between Duffy and Rough Trade management has run its course."〔(Duffy turns her back on record company ) WalesOnline, 29 January 2010〕 Duffy was quoted by ''Billboard'' as saying, "It just felt as though the relationship (Lee ) had run its course, () what we had set out to do, we'd done—I was developed, established, and I had to think: 'OK, so what now?'". Duffy was then represented by Angela Becker of London-based Becker Brown Management.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Endlessly (album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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