Sinead O’Connor lets it all hang out
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| Sinead O’Connor in Manchester, England last Friday night. |
She’s still got some of those attributes, but the tabloids are taking her to task because she’s had the nerve to grow a head of hair, and pack on a few pounds in the process.
It’s true that Sinead, now 44 years old and a mother of four, has certainly evolved, looks-wise, since she first burst into the public’s consciousness with her hit “Nothing Compares 2 U.” She revealed her new look last week at a show in Manchester, England, and to her credit she didn’t seem to give a toss as to what anyone thinks.
Sinead is due to release a new album called Home, and the show previewed a number of songs from the “comeback” disc, which examines all the tried and true O’Connor staples, including swipes at the Pope and struggles with addiction.
She earned rave reviews for the show which bodes well for Home. “The classic ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ sounds like she is singing it for the first time, not the 400th. Motherhood and treatment for bipolar disorder hasn't dulled her intensity,” wrote the critic for The Guardian.
Sinead herself even poked fun at her weight gain, saying that her youngest son has nick-named her “the pot-bellied pig.” (Hope she gave him a lengthy stay in the time-out chair for that offense!)
But it was odd to see websites like ABC News headline “Sinead O’Connor Sports Impressive Tattoo, Added Weight.” (The new tat on her left arm is a multi-colored lion with the inscription “king of kings, lord of lords.” Go figure).
The Daily Mail blasted the Irish star for her “mumsy trouser suit” and called her “dowdy” and “slightly heavier” to boot.
Sinead once said that she’d always shave her head no matter what. “I don't feel like me unless I have my hair shaved. So even when I'm an old lady I'm going to have it,” she said way back in the day. How times change.
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cuddlybuddly | Jul 09, 2011, 05:13 AM EDT
A radiant spirit shines through and Sinead will always be beautiful inside and out
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themurphia | Jul 08, 2011, 11:31 AM EDT
Was anyone ever more exquisitely beautiful than Sinead O'Connor at the height of her fame...? I have to say I prefer her head shaved...For me the two defining songs are 'Nothing compares to you'...still heart breaking and 'The Last day of our Acquaintance'...gives me chills just thinking about it...when she really rips it up spinning in front of her ex...howling like a wouded animal...noone can deliver like Sinead...wouldn't mess with her though...not unless she wanted me to...!The original riot grrrrl;-0
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glohlopes | Jul 08, 2011, 11:31 AM EDT
She's a great artist, one of the best singer ever! And also she's a true person, a real and bold woman. She's flesh and bone, not a plastic woman as the ones that have been worshiped by the media nowadays.
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mamaginnty | Jul 08, 2011, 08:59 AM EDT
She is one of the best, the critics should all look at a pic of themselves 20 yrs ago, she is honest and never afraid to speak out plus she was the first person to speak out about abuse in the church, and she was called the devil, thing is she was so right. She has made mistakes and admitted them, would you ??
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vintagegem | Jul 07, 2011, 10:55 PM EDT
I've loved Sinead's music since she first started singing, of course she is older and her figure has changed, have'nt we all?,it seems to me that most of her critics are just plain jealous of her amazing voice, I'm just glad she's still out there singing, Sinead...every time I hear you it reminds me of a wonderful time in my life.
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