SINEAD O'CONNOR

SINEAD O'CONNOR
I DO NOT WANT WHAT I HAVEN'T GOT (1989)
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Before massive stardom went to her head and Sinead O'Connor went off the deep end, she recorded "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got," her one recorded masterpiece. Even if the massively overplayed (at the time) Prince-penned single "Nothing Compares 2 U" isn't to your taste, there are plenty of other great songs here. "The Emperor's New Clothes" is about as catchy a declaration of independence as you're going to hear. Other standouts include haunting cuts like "Three Babies," the literally dead romance of "You Cause as Much Sorrow," and the figuratively dead romance of "The Last Day of Our Acquaintance." Even the leftist political musings of "Black Boys on Mopeds" is made palatable by moving imagery and excellent songwriting. Throughout, O'Connor's voice is what really carries the songs, combining raw power and fragility in a way that is truly unique.

1. Feel So Different
2. I Am Stretched On Your Grave
3. Three Babies
4. The Emperor's New Clothes
5. Black Boys On Mopeds
6. Nothing Compare 2u
7. Jump In The River
8. You Cause As Much Sorrow
9. The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance
10. I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got

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