Frank

i didn’t enjoy as much as i thought i would

It’s fine. The albums just kind of blends into one long good jazzy time, but no stand outs.

Never really got the fascination with Amy, but Fuck Me Pumps is a bop.

This is a good r&B album but nowhere near the highs of back to black

Not sure what or how to rate this.... It's her debut. From today's ears, 21 years after its release, it's less impactive to me now than I'm sure it was to others back then. These vocals are raw, jazzy, vulnerable, hint at the weaknesses that will eventually and tragically consume her.... Even though I didn't find this album enjoyable from a personal point of view, and was surprised at the acoustic-ness of thos album compared to her later works, it strikes me as important and as potentially impactive as Billie Holiday's songs were back when she emerged on the scene.... Having just discovered Raye's music, but then realizing how far she's grown since her first (and only to date) album release (and knowing that I would have likely panned that first album had I heard it)...I can acknowledge the value and necessity of this album for Amy Winehouse's career..

I had never listened to this album even though it was just released when I moved back to the uk. When back in black was released, I fell in love with her voice (as everyone else did) and loved the Motown infused songs combined with her London grit. This album isn’t as gritty and at some points feels almost like a Sarah Vaughan album. But the seeds are there that would germinate into what she would later become, which ultimately led to her downfall. If she had stayed at this level, who knows where she’d be. Loved the song ‘in my bed’ and that they sampled Apache. The bass drum sounds deep and almost like massive attack. A good album but whenever I feel like listening to Amy, I’ll always choose back in black.

An intense voice like Cindy Lauper. I can only listen to them for some time before it gets too much

Her voice had really something special to it... quite pleasant in the background but I wouldn't seek it

3.5 really

very soul, is everything just blues?

Nothing about it was particularly bad, but outside of one or two songs it topped out at okay. The singing and the compositions were all fine, maybe could've been a little shorter.

Wonderful! It's interesting to hear her voice when she was so young.

Interesting instrumentals and powerful vocals. I like the laid back vibes of the instruments for most of the album. I did prefer Back To Black, but this album is still quite good, especially for a debut. Enjoyable to listen through. I wouldn’t listen to everything again though. Highlights: Know Me Now F Me Pumps Amy Amy Amy

There were some good songs here, good first album, but I think her next one was better

imma be frank this sucks

First time listening to this artist. Very nice voice and acoustics

You see, this is one of those albums that would only be on the list in 2005. My guess as to why this album was chosen initially is that in 2005, someone working on this book (probably from the UK) was looking for a more modern jazz-adjacent artist to put on this list. There, that person found this album, one which saw modest success, and put it on the list. Of course, Amy Winehouse would become a much more iconic artist as a result of the success of her 2006 album Back to Black. Because of that, this album was apparently removed from the list and replaced with Back to Black, a decision that I totally understand. I've seen a lot of praise for that album, but not as much for Frank. I kind of went into this album totally blind. As for how I feel about it? It's good. It's not my favorite, but it's still good. Amy Winehouse's singing is phenomenal. There's no going around it. It's easily the best part of this album. The sound is also quite pleasant. The writing is certainly interesting. I feel that it's maybe a bit lyrically repetitive, but I view that as more of the sign of a concept rather than laziness. The writing is quite personal and honest though, and I like that. This album is pretty long though. Overall, this is a solid album that makes me excited to get to Back to Black eventually. High 3/5.

Im not sure what this adds when we already have back to black on this list. It's good tho. Dislike the lyrics tho, especially in the first song like some other reviewer pointed out.

It's cool that she names all her albums after The Pixies frontman, but their influence seems to be missing... Fly in paradise little birdy, fly... fly...

Definitely enjoyable to listen to, but not really my style.

Fine for a while. Her vocal talent is undeniable but the production wears a little thin. Nothing terribly memorable.

i loved a lot of the songs but the latter half of the album lacked substance in my opinion. i thought it was really cute though!

2.5 - tough to rate. I didn't like it after one song. Her voice grates on my nerves, but I see how people love her.

Winehouse had a fantastic voice, and she really knows exactly how to use it on this album. She's always a lot, and never too much. The instrumentation is groovy and leaves a lot of space for her performances. The tactful pacing also makes the listening experience quite enjoyable. My favorites were the more laid back "Cherry" and "Help Yourself". I also appreciated the humor in songs like "Fuck Me Pumps". No big duds or criticisms, really. But there's similarly not much that elevates the album beyond "enjoyable".

I like Amy Winehouse. But this feels like the unrefined act that would become the perfect Back to Black album. Some good songs. But there’s something missing that I can’t quite put my finger on. 3/5

The OG cursive singer

Great voice, album was just okay though.

Thought I would like it more than I did. Not a big fan of her voice.

Haven't heard before. Good album, and an impressive debut. "I can't help but demonstrate my Freudian fate"

Low three, not a bad album but it pales in comparison to back to black

I had never heard this album before but had heard the follow up Back to Black like the rest of the world. This one is a lot more jazzy and you can tell right away the talent that she had just waiting to burst through.

If you come looking for Back To Black style stuff, you'll be disappointed. There are hints of the future, but its all oversexed, after party vibes

A little inconsistent. “Mr. Magic” is the best track 🔥🔥🔥. Her voice is spectacular.

Nice listen. Didn't know any of the songs, a different style of her.

Not as good as Back to Black but still good

La voce e il sound sono davvero pazzeschi, ma purtroppo sento di non essere entrata in connessione con la musica. E mi dispiace, perché so che Amy Winehouse è un’artista incredibile. Sarebbe un 3.5/5.

This is interesting to listen to, knowing the material that broke though. I worked in a Camelot Music jazz section for a few years and I'd hear a lot the stuff that came out from 1993 - 1996. And there were certain albums that had just enough talent to scrape together an album. Nothing embarrassing about it but also not something that left a mark. This feels like those. A little better than those. I Heard Love Is Blind kicks off a pretty good run of songs, for sure. A little torn on this one.

Made me feel like I was walking down rows of shops in England... Nice feel to it, but her voice honestly took me out of it sometimes. It sounded a bit shaky and unable to find the right note. Lots of the songs weren't that impressive, either. I will say this, though. 'Fuck Me Pumps' was hilarious.

its got a style to it that i like, though it feels like that takes the place of substance

Oh, I’m a bit disappointed with this. I always assumed I was an Amy Winehouse fan but this album is doing very little for me. I thought I’d recognise at least a couple of the singles but no. I don’t really like her crackley vocals and the production is OK. I expected more.

Enjoyable jazzy album tinged in tragedy.

Talented for sure, not really my kind of music

I liked it overall

Decent album, very jazzy not usually my style but some good tracks. 7/10

Helt ait

realy nice

Not a fan of her voice on this one. She also improves in the songwriting department on her next one, excited for when I get to it. What I will give her is that this oozes with personality and attitude, it gets infectious. So infectious that I started to really vibe with the back half.

Not great, not terrible. No songs grabbed me, but the overall sound is pleasant enough

I like the rough cd 2 more

Hadn’t actually listened to her debut before. Cool to see where it all started, though I didnt like it quite as much as her other stuff. Enjoyed the clear jazz influences though.

A last goodbye

Qué bien cantaba, pobrecica .... El álbum, correcto, pero no me ha entusiasmado.

Mixed bag. Enjoyed FMP, In my Bed, Amy Amy Amy

I can haz soul jazz about bad relationships.

Listened to all of it but was pretty distracted throughout the listen- good stuff, but not my favorite!

Shelby and I just listened to Back to Black a day or two before this, so I was really excited for this! I love Amy's vocals, obviously, but this album fell flat in comparison. I like the more stripped down, raw atmosphere of Back to Black. I am also biased towards albums that feel like a cohesive piece, which at moments this album does but largely just feels like a series of songs. I enjoyed Frank well enough, but I kept thinking "Do I really need to have heard this before I die?" Without the context of Back to Black, I don't think so. Still, a fine album from a talented singer. Stand outs: In My Bed, Take The Box

Comparing this album with "Back to Black" sounds a bit unfair, but I can't see how much evolution is palpable when listening to this one after listening to "Back to Black" some months ago. It's still easy to see Amy's powerful voice and qualities along this release, but the production is so over that sometimes it masks her quality behind a wall of synthetic sounds. It's a great album, but it looks like what it is: a debut from a potential star (later confirmed).

There’s good stuff here, and Amy Winehouse had a great and unique voice. But there’s also signs of struggling to figure out what works for her. A big voice needs big songs.

Music is typical, she’s got a great voice tho

Frank by Amy Winehouse is a bit of a mixed bag. The music itself is fantastic, with some truly superb songs that showcase Winehouse's songwriting talent. Tracks like F**k Me Pumps and Help Yourself are standouts, featuring catchy melodies and soulful grooves. However, I can't ignore the fact that Winehouse's voice can be quite grating at times. Her raspy tone and occasional vocal inconsistencies are a bit of a distraction. Despite this, there's no denying her raw talent and honest songwriting. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 0 STAND OUT TRACK - None

A good listen, already familiar with Amy from back to black. First time listening to this. Her vocals carry this and it would need several listens to fully appreciate.

Not quite back to black but ok

- A good vibe but not terribly my thing - Know You Now has a great beat - Obviously her voice is fantastic

- her voice is so great - not a strong as Back to Black

Was alright

she wears it well

Not as good as the previous entry. Amy's voice kinda did me in on this one and I found it less appealing but I think thats mostly due to production choices. Aside from that she still showcases her talent, just wish it were a better album

Not nearly as good as her other album on here but still pretty enjoyable. Lounge music over hip hop beats must have been pretty groundbreaking back in the day!

3/5

That Rehab song was my only reference going into this. More to AW for sure. Dig the beats. Estelle vibes.

It was pretty good, I didn’t love it, but it was good.

Debut offer from everyone’s favourite dead smackhead. Crisp, tight sound with lyrics made of syrup and razor blades. Disliking this record is probably a criminal offence these days since Amy’s elevation to National Treasure.

I’m not one for crooner type stuff, male or female lead. And most of this seemed pretty traditional and nothing very inspiring. I’ll bump it up a mark though for Fuck me pumps which was very funny/bitchy.

I like Amy, but not necessarily her music.

Musical arrangements are good. I like the bossa nova guitar parts. Vocals are good. Lyrics are honest but annoyingly immature. The jazz composition does a lot of heavy lifting and it's a better album if you don't pay attention to what she's saying and just vibe out to the music.

Meh…dated

"Frank" is the debut studio album by English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. Jazz, R&B, soul, hip hop and bossa nova are the listed genres. I heard all that throughout the album. The album title was named after one of Winehouses' influences, Frank Sinatra, and alludes to the nature and tone of the lyrics. There were a host of producers including Commissioner Gordon, Jimmy Hogarth, Salaam Remi, Matt Rowe and Amy herself. Commercially, it hit #3 in the UK and #33 in the US. It had generally positive reviews and was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize. The album opens with Amy scatting which goes into "Stronger than Me." There's a slow hip hop beat and jazzy with the guitar and horns. She's frustrated with her partner who's not in control. Hand claps start "Fuck Me Pumps." This is sliding into R&B territory with a piano and organ. Amy is poking fun at women who go to clubs looking for guys. "In My Bed" really brings the kitchen sink. What sounds like congas, a guitar and a flute. Layered vocals. This song crosses into hip hop, jazz and bossa nova and is my favorite on the album. "Take the Box" is slower. There's a piano and female back-up singers. A R&B and soulful vibe. The album closes with a string of songs. "Amy Amy Amy" has an interesting beat and is sultry. She can't resist the evils of a man? Record company? Both? "Mr. Music" brings the jazz and dance beat. Interesting combo. The first thing you notice is the uniqueness of Amy's voice. The album slides into many different genres - jazz, R&B, hip hop and soul. I don't think I'd call it fusion but, regardless, Amy's easily sings in all those styles. I don't know if I completely understand the songs which change into another song midway through. This is a decent album; she would obviously take it up a notch with her next and last album but this is worth a listen.

Legendary voice, but nothing compared to Back In Black

I remember back in the early 2000’s when (seemingly) everyone was raving about Amy Winehouse, what a great singer she was, how dramatically good her music was…. I didn’t hear anything that really rocked me at the time, and most of what I saw seemed to revel in her addictions and self destructive behavior. She seemed intent on destroying herself, and succeeded after releasing only 2 albums in 8 years. What a waste. So, what about the music? “Frank” is ok, gets credit for being different, for not following in the Beyoncé/Christine Aguilera/Missy Elliott/Jennifer Lopez mold of the day. But this jazz/crooner influence makes me long for the real thing…. I’ll take the real Frank (Sinatra) any day. There’s not any really memorable songs, though it’s all benign. Winehouse’s vocal stylings are nicely different, but the baby-girl overtures don’t really work for me. I think she was certainly a competent singer, but not outstanding. I suspect her popularity may have been based on her ability to stand out, though it seemed to be centered on the Heroin Chic look of the 90’s. Anyway, it’s fine. Points for breaking from the crowd. Most of what I read says that her next album is the brilliant one, which makes me wonder why this one made the list. Anyway, 3/5

This album did the opposite of what I was expecting, by starting off really quite badly, and seriously picking up steam towards the end. It’s not hard to see why Amy Winehouse is so revered, although admittedly not usually for this album. She certainly has a great voice, I’m just not sure I like it as much as everyone else seems to. It’s used to great effect in the latter half, where In My Bed and Help Yourself rescue this album from an ‘unfavourable’ rating. The epilogue isn’t half bad either. In fact if this album skipped the first seven tracks and started at In My Bed, it’d be good. Still not something I’d choose to listen to, but good nonetheless.

Amy is such a force! Amazing voice and style.

Great album.

Loved her melodies, but didn’t connect with the words

Pretty good, not bad.

Strange

Unique voice but every song sounds the same after a while.

2.5

A neo-soul record with amazing vocals. Winehouse is always smooth, jazzy and just slightly sleazy. It sounds classic while remaining modern. There's a nearly unanimous feeling that 'Frank' is the lesser album compared to 'Back to Black', but it's nice to hear this out as the showcase of young potential, as opposed to the tragic later days of a tortured soul. Amy Winehouse was definitely a talent and cut through much of the mass produced music of her era.

If Mona Lisa Saperstein wrote music for Nora Jones

Highlights: Fuck Me Pumps, I Heard Love Is Blind, No Greater Love, Take The Box, Help Yourself, Amy Amy Amy. In a nutshell: the cis-female Millennial's companion to love, loss and desperation. Ethereal high notes (the end of Take The Box, wow!). Smart and crushing lyrics about shitty relationships ("But you made me cry, where's my kiss goodbye? I think I love you"). A vocal style that flirts with ska, soul, hip-hop and R&B. The reuse of tweeting birds got old quick, as did the split songs (Intro, Cherry). It's not perfect. It doesn't need to be. It's as rough, tough and vulnerable as Amy was. Overall: 6/10

I don’t like Amy Winehouse, but I didn’t hate this as much as the singles I knew going in, so it gets a 3.

I give it 3/5 but it feels like some of the lyrics are outdated and... sad, in retrospective.

Some great songs, and a great talent, but none of the hits of Back to Black.

Почему старушка открестилась от этого альбома мне вполне понятно - сыроватые аранжировки, пресноватые местами, не отполированный звучок. А я так скажу - несмотря на минусы, все вполне антуражно - на крепкую троечку, учитывая че там дальше у неë будет

3.5/5 - amazing vocals and good instrumentals and lyrics, some songs fall flat

She has a good voice, but doesn't show a whole lot of range on this. It gets a bit repetitive.

Really nice

Sounded great. Not as produced as Back To Black but sometimes that's OK. The lyrics, the themes though .... difficult. I don't think I'll be returning to this one.

I’m not really into the slow, smooth style of most of the songs on this album, but there were a couple that I was able to get into (“In My Bed”, “Amy Amy Amy”). I really still don’t get all the Amy Winehouse hype though.

"feel like a lady and you my ladyboy" there's something queer about that, amy. 3.5

It's a good album but I'm not sure I would listen to a lot of it again

It's alright, I'd have to be in the mood for it

💖 amy amy amy 🗣️ 6️⃣

Nice beat, great voice. A pleasure to listen although there are no hit singles on it.

Solid debut.

Smooth, sexy, enticing even when not the most identifiable wine house songs

Starts strong but fades in the second half

I can appreciate the talent, even if the album isn't quite my vibe

Not bad, ninice to chillax to

Very similar songs, easy listening, smooth but not a huge fan of her

On voice alone this is a great record. Some solid arrangements too.

Intro / Stronger Than Me 3 You Sent Me Flying / Cherry 3 Know You Now 3 Fuck Me Pumps 2.9 I Heard Love is Blind 3.3 Moody's Mood for Love / Teo Licks 2.8 (There Is) No Greater Love 2.5 In My Bed 3 Take the Box 3.1 October Song 3 What is it About Men 3.4 Help Yourself 3 Amy Amy Amy / Outro / Brother (Hidden track) / Mr. Magic (Through the Smoke) 3.1 Score: 3.007692308

It’s obvious she has an incredible voice and at such an age it’s shocking. I’m not familiar with any of songs so it was nice not having a sort of bias while listening to her, but there’s no denying she has much talent. It’s not my favourite and a lot of the vocals is the only focus but I would listen again.

One of the massive dividing lines I discovered upon becoming a parent was how utterly and completely you don't know what tf is happening in many parts of the outside world. It's one ginormous blind spot for about a decade. Prime example: not only did I completely miss Amy Winehouse, I'm not convinced I had even ever heard her before she passed away. OK this is the spot where I'm going to gush over how my late discovery of her changed everything blahblahblah.... I can't remember if I feel this way about her singing on the next album Back to Black (and I know that's coming here soon so I'll get there) and she had a great talent but man, sometimes her vocals grate on me. It's in the ending of some of her phrasings - the multi-syllable-izing (?) of the end of words. It's an annoying habit that *thankfully* she doesn't do on every song but it's enough to be off-putting. Maybe that was a youth-thing. Maybe I can blame the producer (which a quick check shows 4 of them. ...another generic critique: too many cooks in modern music) The music is generally refreshing; different and obviously-intentional to throwback to lounge/jazz music but with a very modern flair and mix (even if those crackles on "Know You Now" and "No Greater Love" are obviously added after-the-fact.... eh it's still neat). It gets a little stale by the end of the record for me. TL;DR: I retroactively apologize to all my older relatives when I mocked them in the 80s for not hearing of X, Y, Z. I get it. As for the album, it's *ok* - i like the sound, the music... in small doses. And those songs where Amy isn't sounding so affected. 5/10 3 stars.

this is so much better than Back To Black. This makes me want to re-rate Back to Black at a much lower score. I would give this album a 3, and B2B as a 2. It feels way less produced, and way more on point. Better flow, music better suited to the host. Just better in every manner, even if B2B has Tears Dry, which is a much better 'single' that anything on this record.

Frank is a good album but feels more like a taste of what's to come than the kind of classic I'd expect on this list. There isn't really anything that stands out to me like her later work.

She’s slick with it

Amy Winehouse's second album, Back to Black, cemented her as a powerhouse. This album is more like her training wheels. It's perfectly fine for what it is, but goes on far too long and has some dated lyrics. There are certainly glimmers of the star here, but for the most part, this is a kid finding her footing.

gay bad implications Lyrics strange at times She is direct sure Maybe black music influence Album flow weird Has good stuff w/ more energy

Ok

Enjoyable listen but not something standout I plan to listen to again soon

Jazzy and soulful, with incredibly trashy lyrics. I completely didn't know what to think.

Cool. Typical Winehouse vibe.

Beats are great, Amy is so so

I didn't hate it, but it wasn't my jam.

When everyone and their dog liked Amy Winehouse back then, so did I. Or, well enough. Listening to this album today, here's a little thought I can't shake now: "Frank" is the rowdy, dark twin of Norah Jones' "Come Away With Me" that I had earlier this month. It's about 19 times more interesting, but still firmly in the same safe and trifling genre of 'Rehashing X for People Who Don't Like X'. It's... good at what it is, and my mouse hovered over "Add to Playlist" on two, three songs but ultimately, I would probably end up skipping them.

Her voice and the music is so magical, but the lyrics are very hit and miss. Sometimes the lyrics go too edgy and grimey that it really takes away from the song overall. Great debut album, but shows as a debut, she really built on this later in her career.

The emotions expressed in this album were intricate and layered. Humans are complex beings.

Great to hear this debut which I’d not heard before.

Of course her story precedes her, but I’ve never really listened to Amy Winehouse before this list. After listening, I can see why she’s held in high regard. I’m not the target audience, but I can certainly appreciate that she had some serious talent. Not an album I’ll come back to, but glad I heard it.

Most definitely not something I’d usually listen to, but it’s the first day of this project so we’ll see how it goes. But yeah… I’ve heard worse? Not sure I’m gonna be much of a soul fan. The end of most of the songs seemed a bit nicer-sounding. Potentially just paying less attention by the end though? I Heard Love is Blind and (There is) No Greater Love seemed nicest of the bunch (so far) in terms of sound. For some reason it only seems to sound good when I stop paying attention to it. Not exactly meant in a bad way, just an interesting observation. Progressively getting more into it! Turns out to be rather a chill album. I rarely pay attention to lyrics so this is not much of a deal, but I’m not sure if I’m a fan of the nature of the lyrics, particularly in Amy Amy Amy. Generally a very nice introduction to the 1001 albums project! I think I warmed up to Amy Winehouse a little in the end after all.

I don't think she should have been allowed to do the new York accent on all these songs

Standout track: In My Bed Boring at times.

Good vocals by Amy.

A great album but not one I’d want to listen to again

Prefer her hits to this one

Wasn't super into it

A good introduction to Amy but not as epic and influential as Back To Black

Really great sound and blend of old and new aesthetic. Also her voice is obviously a huge draw. I don't think I'm about the a lot of the lyrics though, and I think I was waiting for more of something. Still a good experience to listen to it.

God this woman's voice - don't find Frank to be have the showstoppers that her later albums do, but fun to listen to how she develops as a singer and artist.

I understand why people like her now, a very interesting voice. It's jazz, which isn't my thing, unfortunately for this album. My dad would probably like it. It was OK. Likely won't pick it up.

I still like the Jazzy/pop sound, but her cadence on a few songs put me off a little. Still some good ones though.

I like her voice and all, but these songs and style don’t carry an album as long as this one. The songs all blur together. Meh.

Not nearly as good as Back To Black, though there are a few good songs on here. Way longer than that one, too

Didn't dislike it as much as I thought it would.

•Not owned: Streaming •I tried. I could not get into this album. I have nothing positive or negative to say about it. •3/5

Maybe goes on a bit too long, especially since a lot of the songs sound similar, but still sad she was gone too soon.

Not a fan of her voice. The music was not that exciting either.

Jazzy and I like her voice, but a bit too long in my opinion. It felt a bit monotonous by the end

6/10 Liked this well enough but it really felt like a debut. Excellent songwriting, Frank is a good title. Insightful & occasionally witty lyrics Production on the basic side: hip-hop/R&B beat + bass + jazzy instruments. Made it a little monotone at points The identity of Winehouse was clearly not fully developed, felt like a good set at a jazz club (in fact the outro presents it as that) and maybe had a bit too much filler Second half stronger I have a preference for her work with Mark Ronson later on Best: Fuck Me Pumps

I found most of the songs pretty forgettable

This smokey, old soul, chanteuse, version of Ms. Winehouse is good. Back to Black is better.

Good music, great voice, brilliant vibes, but the lyrics are a bit cringeworthy at times.

bella voce di amy. misto jass-soul, carino ma non proprio il mio genere

Good

Eine gute drei: Ein Werk mit Potential aber eben für mich kein Masterpiece

Oh gosh, this 5 star rating system is so frustrating. Another one I want to give 3.5. I love Amy and her voice and attitude but this goes on for too long and there are not enough standout tracks for me

Still showcases the strength of her voice, even if the early-2000s-style production isn't as arresting as her other albums more throwback style.

Feels like someone tried to wedge Amy's style into a Norah Jones shape and it doesn't work - but you can see hints of how amazing she would be on 'Back to Black.'

Sounds like its out of a different era. Amy's unique voice adds so much to what are pretty mundane songs but it can start to irritate by the end of the album.

I love this Amy album. It has a lot of energy and desire to create and some musical virginity or something. Amy's voice sounds very fresh and the lyrics are full of passion. There is not that tiredness and emptiness that starts to appear later. This trait makes it special and turns it on.

Fast "zu brav" für Amy. Sehr entspanntes Album, mir gefallen ihre späteren Werke besser. Man merkt allerdings, dass sie da noch glücklich war :(

Solid. Not my face or everyday listen

Amy is real rap. But this album didn’t have the stand out tracks. Just cool to listen to

Slaps but wasn't my thing

Amy was a vocal powerhouse and she proves that on this strong debut. However I'm just not that into the whole jazz thing

A fun listen with an amazing vocal performance makes this album great in my eyes. It’s roughness around the edges and odd writing choices and messages though keep it from being a higher score. All in all, high 3.

She's got a great voice, but the song writing is immature at this point and her lyrics even more so

Gorgeous voice, forgettable album. You can hear that her voice had an impact on future female singers. As someone who liked Billie Holiday's voice I really enjoy the similarities but in a modern style. The most boring part is the more generic R&B style of most songs. The more Jazzy songs resonates with me more. Still a pleasant album but nothing i will remember.

It was a fine background album, not as good as her other album but I wasn't hating listening to it.

Didn’t add any songs to playlists but wasn’t in a sleazy mood either.

Amy has great voice and great beat. But the album’s not my type.

I see why its a classic, but a couple songs were not for me

Not a girls girl

3/5

Just good

Not for me but her voice is spectacular

Enjoyed it but will revisit this one.

It's OK. Not really my thing, but isn't hard to listen to.

Oula un peu en retard avec toutes les fêtes, j’ai écouté le début c’était bien

A good vibe, I like her back to black album better Top tracks: Amy Amy Amy, Mr Magic (Through the Smoke)

Pretty decent album, essentially a female Frank Sinatra album which is alright by me.

You should be stronger than me is a stand out. Enjoyable listen overall :)

Made me more a fan of her, nice ambience n vocals

What a voice. Very different than her subsequent work. 3 stars

3.2/5 - The music itself is nostalgic and an fun reminder of the early 2000s, while being a similar relief that that kind of music stayed in the earliest years of the millennium. Her lyrics are rather amiss on myself, and i cannot totally relate however a few songs are still catchy. The main point of brillance in Amy is, of course, her harrowing and majestic voice. Her voice has an incredible ability to fill me emotions i have not felt in a long time.

En ehkä okskaan päässyt niin sisään artistin musiikkiin. Hieno ääni toki, mutta musiikillisesti ei kovin kiintoisaa joskaan ei erityisen huonoakaan. Varmaan tästä nyt 3 tulee.

the piano sound on you sent me flying is driving me up the wall. so annoying and it just repeats and doesn't ever change. So far the production is legit so terrible I cannot understand. Fuck me pumps is stupid this production is unreal. it's mixed so badly its really fucked up. why is the guitar so loud on I heard love is blind. She sounds high out of her mind, it's an aesthetic i guess. It just doesn't feel particularly coherent. Why is that stick so loud. it sounds like. gunshot going of. Moody's mood for love seriously. what the fuck. okay now i get why jazz voice people love her. There is no greater love, this is the first one I get. I just wish that the session musicians were better, they don't deserve her. They don't support right. She deserves so much better than a midi keyboard and a guitar strumming the same pattern on repeat. I love the audio effects though. They work but you can find middle ground with the mucisians though. They don't need to take up so much space that you can't play with the sound but still be doing more than they are as of right now. in my bed is too loud, they should put her higher and the backgrounds lower. take the box, this one is fire

Rating: 7/10 Very good debut album. Really enjoyed Amy Winehouse's vocals and the production. She sings with so much charisma and emotion, has a very unique voice and style. The album was slightly one-note but well done nonetheless. Favorite songs: Stronger Than Me, Fuck Me Pumps, What Is It About Men, Amy Amy Amy. Worst song: Cherry.

Not the Amy Winehouse album that I would have picked, but it's interesting to hear her earlier stuff. Some of these lyrics are a real mess. 3.4.

Music is great. Lyrics are clearly by a 19 year old. Doesn't remotely touch Back to Black, but most things don't.

Expecting more.

Certainly an enjoyable album by a talented lady that carefully updates blue-eyed soul. It was music for a certain generation which hadn't been in contact with the soul music of old. Winehouse gives a helpful introduction. Her own music was always a good gateway but nothing I'd consider it too special.

The music is mediocre; Winehouse's vocals pull it to 3 stars.

Second Winehouse album on the list and second time I've ever actively listened to her music. Her voice is very good. But in terms of actual songs, I vastly prefer the original offerings of the classical style of jazz-infused soul that she draws so heavily from. Some of the tracks were kind of painful to listen to, such as the atrocious Fuck Me Pumps. Most of it was absolutely fine/pleasant though.

Hard to separate from the tragic story of Winehouse's career, this one's still a great showcase for her voice and vulnerability.

Back to Black is better imo, but this is still great RnB 7/10

5/15, 33%

Fuck Me Pumps early contender for mest bitchy sang i dette årtusinde. Enkelte bangers (moody's mood for love, in my bed, help yourself) men synes sangene og produktionerne er lidt for samey

Synes det blev ved for længe, men pissegod stemme og lyden var fed. Nogen af teksterne har godt nok aget som yogurt efterladt ude i solen. Første nummer var bare "du er en mand så det er meningen du skal være stærkere end mig og det er du ikke og du viser følelser! er du bøsse eller hvad? er du en lille mandedame?". Fuck Me Pumps var "jeg er ikke ligesom de andre piger for de andre piger er alle sammen nogen ludere". yikes

It was good if not a little sad she couldn’t have more control

Soulful and gritty, but makes me think of emotional women having had a couple of glasses of Char too many in the mid-00s. Sorry.

Other than Rehab I've never actually listened to an Amy Winehouse song... Really sounds like an old timey lounge singer.

I regretfully admit this isn't the worst album I've ever heard, it's quite a juxtaposition hearing some of the lyrics against the musical style.

An enjoyable album for me. I wish she didn't die so we could've had more tracks.

You’re my LADYBOY!!! Amy Winehouse has a lovely voice but she does sound like every hotel singer singing with a piano for cocktail hour. “I was thinking of you when I came” she was saying this wasn’t cheating on her man because she was thinking of him- romantic! The background music is really nice and super jazzy. I did grow up listening to some of her songs, so I don’t dislike her but her lyrics are a lot. 6/10

I like when se pulls away from tradition but I think lyrically the songs are weak and her vocal gyrations are impressive but no strategically emotional and its like someone riffing to impress because they can and not because they have a specific goal for the song.

As I sit sipping my glass of vintage red wine, jamming to the tunes of Amy Winehouse.

OK Album, but not exceptional as Back to Black

Ça a des vibes de ménage un dimanche matin en hiver - printemps quand il fait froid mais sec et que les fenêtres sont ouvertes... C'est très précis mais j'ai hâte de passer l'aspirateur sur cet albums Peut être un peu long pour écouter en une traite ? 3.5

J'aime que 4-5 chansons d'Amy Winehouse. Il y en avait aucune sur cet album 😬

Wasn’t familiar with this album. Pretty good.

Jazzy!!!

DNF but amy winehouse has such a cool voice

her voice is so fucking good. gets a 3 bc the album was just her singing ab men the entire time lol. Was nice to listen to another album by her that’s not back to black

Enjoyed this. Lovely, soulful vocals and laid back arrangements that are easy on the ears. The approach to lyricism is frank (pun not intended) and emotionally honest, if a bit structureless and overly free associative. As a result you have a really great sound with songs that are somewhat unmemorable on their own. Fave Songs: What Is It About Men, Know You Now, Mr Magic (Through the Smoke), (There Is) No Greater Love, Stronger Than Me

Soulful, downright sexy at times.

Sorry Amy, not feeling it

Honestly inoffensive jazz fusion.

Surprised by how much I liked it. I didn't know really what to expect. Only knew her song 'Rehab' and I did watch the documentary Amy. I think this would grow even more on me over time. Will be checking out her other album. Strong 3. Would be a 3.5 if the option.

We tried to send Mike v to rehab and he said no no no

Ive never listened to a full Amy Winehouse album! it was alright, i kept thinking each song was about to be a Christmas song, and boy were they not

i know this is a very unpopular opinion, i liked this album, i didn’t love

Chill vibe

Amy, altijd goed, heeft betere albums though, 3 reeten

i like back in black more

Listened while playing Nucleum. Haven't actually listened to this album before...but I'm excited it is my first pick in this journey! I definitely enjoyed it, but I feel like Back to Black is probably the better album.

Not my style but I get why she’s iconic.

Enjoyable enough

It was okay. Not a big fan of jazzy Amy Winehouse. 0 songs saved on my playlist

I don't get the hype

2.5

One of those odd circumstances where I know objectively the singer has a great voice but I don’t really care for it. Won’t knock off too many points for personal taste but I wasn’t a big fan of the lyrics either, so this felt very middle of the road for me.

I like some of Amy Winehouse, but this did not grab me. Maybe it will on subsequent listens.

Very strong start, dragged on but very chill grooves

This album is ok, I have always wanted to like it more than I do. Vocally, she's frankly too whiney on this album. Some of the lyrics are just kinda dumb too.

I didn't like this one as much as Back to Black. It's fine, but not something I'll put on again.

Great Voice, nice Tune, I just don't feel it 3/5

listened to again it's a great album but the production is lacking i still feel

Kinda annoying voice

I just dont like Oasis. Their music is as bland as british cuisine

Sounds like what I think of Amy Winehouse sounding like. Music is pretty good the lyrics are harder to ignore and not terribly interesting

I never listened to her and so I am pleasantly surprised. Nice enjoyable album.

Did Back to Black make this a "must listen to album"? She's got a great and unique style, but it's one dimensional. It's good, but I'm not sure that I needed something that I can get at a local blues bar.

Clean, easy to enjoy soulful jazz lounge vibe. Amy's got a great emotive voice. The songs didn't feel like there was much to distinguish them apart and nothing particularly catchy here, but overall it was fine.

First track was great. Rest of the album was hit or miss with several stylistic changes that did not work.

Soulful and vintage. Great mixing and vocals. Fav tracks: Intro / Stronger Than Me, You Sent Me Flying / Cherry, In My Bed

It’s a good debut but absolutely pales into comparison to what she was able to do later

Qué bien cantaba, pobrecica .... El álbum, correcto, pero no me ha entusiasmado.

2.5/5

This was more jazzy than I expected.

She has an amazing voice and her songwriting witticisms are unusual and often special— and yet I just can’t connect to these songs properly. She is such a personality that it gets in the way. Like Taylor Swift, she makes no room for anyone else in her stories, and for me that’s ok for a while, then ultimately makes me tired— it’s like having to pay attention to someone for too long.

AW debut and set a template for her short career. Louche and sexy. It holds together well as an album.

pretty samey, back to black is definitely better. nothing stood out to me but if i wanted to turn my brain off and listen to something pleasant this wouldn't be a horrible choice.

Honestly below expectations

A voice which makes me feel emasculated.

适合晚上独处的时候听，舞会的轻松慵懒

probably good but not my style

It starts with a paean to gender hierarchy and partrarchy Stronger Than me where she chides a weaker man who she demeans as gay and a ladyboy. I do think that I’d she’d live she would see this differently. Throughout the album there does seem to be internalized misogyny, most obviously on Fuck Me Pumps where she ruthlessly demeans gold diggers. I think there’s a lot of obvious pain and self loathing here. I think although there are several nods to hip hop and r & b, this is essentially a conservative album pulled nearly directly from the American Songbook. The twist is in the direct, personal, sexual, and emotional rawness in the lyrics. The music itself is indebted to figures of the past such as Billie holiday and Sarah Vaughn. Her delivery is direct and authentic. Technique never gets in the way. She was obviously a very great vocal talent. It would have been interesting to see her develop. Alas.

Renowned vocalist, but I just can't stand her voice for too long. I'm more into her 'back to black' album.

Basically does one thing (Billie Holiday with more vocal frills) and I don’t hate it, but 59 minutes is a bit too much.

Ok album, there’s a few good songs but not my music taste particularly, but I can see why people would like it. Would probably have to listen to it again to give it a proper rating, would give it 3.5 stars if I could.

woman

I love her voice but her best album was yet to come.

I really had no clue Amy Winehouse was so sexual and jazzy I should add some of her songs to my 2000's playlist on spotty

Amy's voice was very good and lyrically it's a strong debut album considering she was barely an adult when she made it. But musically the album was much weaker compared to Back to Black and the whole album isn't as structured and well thought out as the following-up.

While I don't like this nearly as much as Back to Black, I found this album super intriguing even though I wasn't super into it musically. It sounds like an artist trying to find the best fit for their talents by experimenting with several styles. Sometimes the soul sound Amy's most known for come through, but there's also some decent R&B, jazz and even hip-hop here.

Pretty good, but I like the other one better. This felt a little overlong by the end for me. 3.25/5

Meh. Great musicianship but I don’t get her voice. D

Dudes… I’ve heard this and was gonna listen to it following yesterdays suggestion of Back to Black. A great album. Not as good as Back to Black. Cherry 🍒

Jazzy sound, heavy bass and cool horns through the album. Old school sound with modern lyrics. Got repetitive to me by the end, could have cut a couple songs

Already heard this one. Not my thing but solid. 3/5.

Not my favorite by her but it’s hard not to love that voice

I'm not a very big fan of jazz, and my reviews on this project thus far pretty much reflect that. It's just not typically my thing. But man, there is something about Amy Winehouse. She is such a strong vocalist. Despite its improvisational roots, jazz has the tendency to seem so pristine. But beyond just her appearance, Amy was able to bring a little bit of a messy, gritty, raw, unfiltered sound and tone to what is otherwise kind of regarded these days as a "classy" genre. This was a strong debut album during a time when jazz was definitely not the focal point of music. And while this album was mostly setting a stage for the album and the subsequent sensation to come, there is still a clear demonstration here of standout jazz ability in the 2000s.

Not as good as the other one 3+/5

She has such a great voice but again not really my type of music

Winehouse was a sultry, soulful powerhouse from the very start, even though the music accompanying her vocal debut leaves much to be desired.

I would say this isn’t really my ‘kind’ of music - like the snappy early 2000s boy-band drum-machine shuffle isn’t my bag, but these are some rad lyrics and really quite incredible singing compare to the improv singing we heard on the Destiny’s Child record Survivor… She is SO GODDAMN SURE of every move A good listen and sad to think of where she might have taken this talent with a few more albums.

This was good, but not Back to Black good. It looks like Mark Robson brought something to the table for that album.

I prefer her grittier stuff

This was such a new sound when she first came on the scene, so I have to give credit for that, and her voice. It all gets a little samey for me after a few songs, though.

I listened to this a couple times in succession to make sure I wasn't missing something here. There's potential here that was later realised, but this album isn't special in the same way that "Back To Black" is. There are some solid tracks though; "Take The Box" is probably one of the best.

Qué bien cantaba, pobrecica .... El álbum, correcto, pero no me ha entusiasmado.

It gives a light wind sensation. But i wasn't drag into it.

Opens on Stronger Than Me, which features a jazz-infused hip-hop beat and Amy's powerful vocals crooning over top about a lover's shortcomings. You Sent Me Flying taps into a fitting R&B beat for the period. Nothing particularly wrong with it, just not my cup of tea. This segues (for some reason) directly into Cherry, which features a Spanish-influenced acoustic guitar pluck. The instrumental on Fuck Me Pumps reminds me a lot of another song, but I cannot place it. Love the instrumental backing, but I'm not really loving her vocals here; just don't do a lot for me. In My Bed is a standout for the beat. Love the dusty hip-hop shuffle matched with flute. Her vocals are fine, but really it is the backing production for me. Lots of soul on this record, and clearly Amy had pipes. That said, I found this to be a bit tiresome to listen to and lost focus about midway through. The instrumentals were varied in both style and quality. Overall impression is this is just fine: 3 / 5.

Stronger Than Me has aged terribly, lyrics wise. This sounds as I expected. Bit too much bitching at other people in the lyrics for my taste but was fairly enjoyable overall. I liked the song about her producer (or whoever) turning her down.

Genres: Jazz, R&B, soul, hip hop, bossa nova Formed: 2002? Run time: 16 songs, 58 min, 46 sec Frank is the debut studio album by Amy Winehouse. She was responsible for writing (or co-writing) many of the tracks on the album. The cover songs are usually subtly modified by Winehouse. The title may relate to her love of Frank Sinatra or be indicative of the “frank” nature of the lyrics. Amy Winehouse has a unique and instantly recognisable voice. The most popular song is track 4, “Fuck Me Pumps” with almost 60M plays on Spotify. The least played is the 52 second long track 14, “Outro” with over 3M plays. “Fuck Me Pumps” is a great story about a wannabe WAG clubbing every night, but failing to bag a footballer. The album was well received, and was nominated for various awards, winning Winehouse an Ivor Novello Award. The album generated four singles, the highest chart position being 57 in the UK pop chart. I loved the vibe of the album. Some songs I really enjoyed and some no so much. I much preferred the “Back To Black” album. Listen Again?: No My Rating: ***

Excellent voice and style from a talent cut short. Not every song is a winner, but it was still a cool listen with lots of good tracks, and a few great ones.

i love amy winehouse - one of my favorite voices - but her songwriting is really not that impressive

Vind Back to Black een stuk leuker, 2,5

She made good songs

Damn, Amy read some poor bitch to filth in that fuck me pumps song! Didn’t recognize any of these songs, and am not a regular Winehouse listener generally, but I do appreciate her uniquely acerbic lyricism and soulful voice. She had the guts to express herself however she wanted through her music and has a Joplinesque quality to her singing, personality, and lifestyle that made her highly marketable and sought after. She may have been a deeply tortured soul in life, but in music she is fierce and fabulous.

Her voice is amazing. And I really enjoy some of these arrangements and chord voicings. But for whatever reason, when you put it all together, it’s just kind of meh for me.

Oh this is lovely

Qué bien cantaba, pobrecica .... El álbum, correcto, pero no me ha entusiasmado.

It's OK. I prefer Back to Black over this though. Still it's a decent listen. Fuck Me Pumps is a standout.

She had an amazing voice and I wish this album had featured with a more in your face mix. The production feels the wrong side of sparse in places without really putting the focus on Amy's voice in those key moments.

Not terrible. Not my favorite of hers, but enjoyed it. Probably won't be on high rotation for me.

Very jazzy and I like her lighter tone of voice on this album.

Distinct voice and style on some standards