Music: Sinead O’Connor, I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got
Sinéad O’Connor, I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got
With its collection of heartfelt ballads, catchy pop tunes, and intimate moody numbers, it’s no wonder this topped the charts when it was first released in 1990. This is definitely a display of Sinead O’Connor at her finest and demonstrates the raw emotion and powerful lyrics that she’s become famous for.
One of the highlights, of course, is her moving cover of Prince’s Nothing Compares 2 U, which not only bagged her a Grammy for the Best Alternative Music Performance, but which arguably has one of the most talked about music videos in history, capturing Sinead O’Connor’s real tears over the difficult relationship she had with her late mother. Other tracks include Feels So Different, Jump in the River, and Last Day of Our Acquaintance, and, although the topics covered range from family connections to romantic liaisons, each one shares an extreme openness and honesty from the artist.
The new re-mastered version, out this week, is therefore a real treat for Sinead O’Connor fans old and new, especially because it also features two, previously unavailable tracks, Night Nurse and Mind Games, and a bonus CD full of fantastic live performances. If you’re looking for a timeless addition for your music collection, this fits the bill.
Out now.
