Frank

Ok 2/5

Would never have guessed she'd go onto make an album as classic as Back to Black four years later. I appreciate why this is beloved, but this kind of 90s inspired neo-soul isn't really my thing.

Gute Produktion, gute Stimme, aber nichts was mich vom Hocker reisst. Ich würde auch lieber die alten Originale hören.

Meh.

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Listenable, but not nearly as solid or engaging start-to-finish as Back to Black.

Soul, bluesy, sultry

Felt like a bad bitch while listening to this

Maybe not as refined as the follow up, but a strong debut. Great singing obviously.

Brilliant and genre bending. Can’t believe I had never listened to it before. Will go into regular rotation. Just excellent

Not realy my thing

Back To Black is a clearly superior album. But Amy Winehouse's debut is still a solid effort with raw emotion in the vocals, although the lyrics sound odd coming from a 19 year old. She lived hard and fast and was taken from us too soon. 3⭐️

Me no likey Too squeaky for me

Why have I not listened to this album before.

Not my style

i love her voice and the kind of music she creates but i think i’d probably prefer some of her other albums

She's kind of an insipid, mean girl pick-me-girl, isn't she?

3.5/5

It's a decent album, 3/5. I like the sound in a general sense, but don't necessarily pursue this type of music often. Sad that she's gone.

This album was solid. Amy Winehouse is soooo talented and died wayyy too soon. Her debut album, everyone says isn't as polished as her later work, so I'd love to check out some other stuff by her. It obviously isn't something I normally listen to, but it was great and is probably my favorite jazz album so far. "What Is It About Men" was soooo catchy. Actual Rating...3.5. Liked Songs: "You Sent Me Flying / Cherry" , "I Heard Love Is Blind" , "Moody's Mood For Love / Teo Licks" , "(There Is) No Greater Love" , "In My Bed" , "What Is It About Men" , "Mr Magic (Through The Smoke)"

3.5

fun album, not close to her best songwriting or vocals

Great singing but the songwriting is not as mature as Back to Black which is unquestionably her best album

Nice album. Once again not the catalog choice I would have made though.

So it’s innovative because she has attitude? Next album is way better.

I pray to one day doing something for the first time, as good as this debut album.

Känns mycket poppigare och "gladare" än den senare skivan (som vi lyssnat på). Tycker inte rösten kommer till sin rätt på samma sätt som andra skivan. Vissa låtar påminner om Lily Allen (särskilt fuck me pumps), som jag tycker mer om. För mig blir det jazz-souliga sisådär. Inte min kopp te, så en trea.

Inte på riktigt samma nivå som Back to black, vilket förstås är svårt, men även denna är bra. Sjukt att bästa låten What is it about men inte släpptes som singel. Solid fyra.

Her voice is awful on this album. Terribly tragic. Much like Amy.

Beautiful

Pretty incredible album. Great song writing, voice and production. Felt like I was hearing her at a bar in some downtown and she was performing. 9/10 album

Good change of pace, alright

Very cool

Ile można przeżyć w tym wieku, Jezu. Przyjemnie się słuchało, ale wątpię żebym wracała do niej w przyszłości.

Really talented but not for me that much.

Fantastic Voice. Looking forward to learning more.

Loved it - beginnings of her signature sound

Solid album for the genre. Why I didn't hate it nothing made me want to hit repeat.

3.5

It's no Back to Black. While her voice is still great, none of the songs on this album do anything interesting with it and I wouldn't listen to this one again.

I’m not usually into contemporary soul or R&B, but this was a solid album. The hip-hop-inspired beats on some tracks gave it a cool Acid Jazz vibe that I enjoyed. While a few songs didn’t fully click for me, the album is pretty consistent overall and holds up well from start to finish.

Definitely enjoyed this but I didn’t recognize many of the songs. Some felt a little over the top but it was good. 3.5/5

I really like Amy. This album is not as good as Back to Black but it’s still pretty good.

Not good. I don;t understand the hype. There are MUCH better jazz/soul albums out there. This wasn't even entertaining as background music. While I don;t wish that she had died, it was probably the most entertaining thing about her.

Impressive debut considering her age at the time. She moves in and out of a few different styles, but at the end of the day she has that sultry lounge singer sound down to perfection. She was a unique talent. I was not familiar with her music in depth. I will visit Back to Black as most reviews reference that as being better. My take is she is slightly overhyped and overrated due to her being part of the “27 club” considering her tragic early death. It would have been interesting to see how her career would have evolved over time.

Don’t get on Amy’s bad side if you’re a dude, ‘cause she’ll definitely be singing about all the ways you wronged her in her songs. Impressive that she was only 19 when recording this album. I can appreciate the fusion of old and new to make a modern jazz/pop/soul sound, but it all pretty much sounds alike outside of her cover of (There Is) No Greater Love. I was never a huge fan of her stuff most likely because of the clinched vocal delivery, but this was a fine listen. Most likely only making this list because she’s a member of the 27 Club.

I could listen to her song basically anything, so prob a touch high on the rating here given the songwriting on this one, which pales in comparison to her best. Still loved this though

In the car with my son listening to this. Hear the lyrics: “…rockin’ your eff me pumps…” And I’m like oh my! Look at the name of the song on my screen…double oh my! Not sure if he saw it or not but fortunately I didn’t get any questions about what that particular phrase means. Anywho…this was good…not great.

This is a good album but I doubt it’d be on this list if she was still with us and making music. F**k Me Pumps is cheeky and fun. Prob my favorite of the album. 3.5/5

I liked this album a lot more than I thought I would. Amy Winehouse had such a great voice and it fit really well with the jazzy music.

Vocals are obviously the highlight here. Got a little tired of the singing style toward the end of the album, but generally really enjoyed it. Also some of the tracks toward the end were a bit lame but the front half of the album is pretty great. Definitely a unique voice that makes you want to hear more.

I don’t like her voice. Never quite sat right with me. It was okay, just not for me. Girl power.

It's a shame Amy's voice became the victim of many, many poor imitations.

Alright Amy, you are starting in a hole with a nod to Sinatra and the lyrics on Stronger Than Me expressing a phenomenally shitty sentiment. I Heard Love Is Blind is a funny song. Her talent is undeniable, especially with her fast soul scatting through her passagios on Moody's Mood For Love/ Teo Licks.

Great album. Doesn't have the influence of Mark Ronson yet, so it's more straight-forward. Definitely helped spark the surge in retro-Soul.

I think I liked this more than Back to Black. Loads of influences worn on tue sleeve, but lots of talent.

I can't believe it took me this long to listen to Amy Winehouse.

Excellent for in a hip coffee bar in London

What's not to love about her voice? But I feel about this just as I feel about an album of jazz covers by Rickie Lee Jones - very nice, but not what I'm here for.

I was actually going to hit did-not-listen even though I DID listen, but I don't see the option now. Must have waited to long? Anyway. Against popular opinion I loathe and have always loathed her music. Apart from the fact that I hate this style of music, I find her voice nasally and grating. But I feel I have to give her at least a 2 just because she's so popular.

It's very hard to listen to this objectively, as Back to Black is so much better. But I can imagine being impressed with her in 2003 even if these songs aren't great.

it's kind of shameful to say, but i've never been a huge fan of amy winehouse...but i admit that i liked this album. 3.5

6/10.

Great jazzy palate and a wonderful voice. "Fuck me pumps" had fun lyrics

First listen

There’s a certain kind of retro styling that pisses me off, like the Michael buble or Greta van fleet types who love the classics but don’t innovate whatsoever. Amy winehouse was not one of those types, the mix of modern r&b, hip hop, and a bit of rock with the classics of jazz and r&b she’s paying homage to blend together perfectly. An excellent album. R.I.P.

Not for me. Liked the first song but found myself wandering off and couldn’t get into it.

Decent album. Nothing stood out instrumentally as amazing but it was carried by the vocals. Favorite songs were: You sent me flying / cherry Fuck me pumps 7/10

I've been a big Back to Black fan since it came out, but I never really delved into Frank. I liked it but didn't love it. It had plenty of moments, but I didn't connect to the jazzier sound like I did the darker, bigger sound of Back to Black. Fuck Me Pumps is fantastic though. She really took that lady down a peg. Other favorites: What is it about Men, Amy Amy Amy Album cover: (B) 2003 you say?

Amy Winehouse has one of my favorite voices of all time. I've listened to Back to Black a thousand times, but Frank only a few times. Mark Ronson didn't produce this but there's already a lot of wind instruments. "Fuck Me Pumps" is a funny song and had a great melody. "In My Bed" is great energy. "Amy, Amy, Amy" has great lyrics and vocals. I liked this album, but I didn't love it. It's got awesome vocals and great instrumental backing, but it's missing something. She finds that something between now and Back to Black. 6/10

🎧Pretty neutral on this. Winehouse was a real talent which is already fairly apparent on her debut, but the songs aren’t anything particularly special. That changed on Back to Black.

Great album and I'd never listened to it before!

As much as I liked the jazzy yet modern sounding melodies and Amy’s voice, the lyrics of several songs were problematic and kept me from enjoying the album. They’re objectifying, demeaning to both herself and the men she talks about, and it almost feels like she recognizes this fact and makes excuses for it.

Imagine being a 25 year old guy dating Amy Winehouse and you’re going through some stuff so she decides to write some songs calling you a pussy. 1.46

cool jazz songs from the talented, but tragic, Amy

4/5

I didn't realize I was going to become an Amy Winehouse fan today. Growing up I wasn't exposed to much of Winehouse's music. I knew of Rehab and her tragic alcohol withdrawal death. But that was the extent of it. This album features a strong vocal performance and a very obvious Frank Sinatra inspiration. The imagery in the lyrics are provocative. The instrumentation is elegant and a little jazzy at times. It's quite often artists are described as being ahead of their times. I think in Amy's case the opposite is true. Amy would have absolutely slayed in the 50s/60s where this music style shined. Instead she came up in an era of music where her competition/peers were making songs like Beyonce's Crazy in Love and Ciara's Goodies. It was all about the high tempo R&B/hip hop dance songs back then and Amy didn't get the respect that I now see she deserved.

Great production and performance from ensembles. Can't get into her thing.

ну очень гнусаво и почему-то местами почти регги

Solid but eclipsed by back to black

I don't think, it's her best album, yet great.

What a talent she was. I really enjoyed this was well as a lot of the songs Spotify played after the album was over. Best way to describe it was just “cool.” I’d go back to this and want to back in black (I think that’s what it’s called) again.

One of my first ever CDs. Love this album and Amy Winehouse so much!

Nicht mein Lieblingsalbum von ihr

This was okay but not as good as her second album

Nice enough

2.5

woo ! some of the lead singles were very modern (fuck me pumps, take the box, amy amy amy) it was refreshing

WOW!!! This is an ALBUM! Some real bangers I've never heard before. She has such a larger than life *presence* with that voice. Jazzy and sultry with an attitude. Brutal lyrics though. Stronger Than Me as the opener is such a statement. Fuck Me Pumps brings the drama. Tragic to have lost such an artist so young.

Solid listen, incredible voice. Not quite as good as Back to Black but pretty close. Fuck Me Pumps was a lot of fun.

The album cover is deceiving -- she looks pretty happy. The songs aren't though. Soulful, jazzy R&B delivered by a great voice.

Not as astounding as Back to Black, but still pretty great. Amy Winehouse's debut is able to seamlessly blend a diverse group of sounds and genres, and it is a tragedy that we got so little music from her during her brief life. What a voice!

Amy was an incredibly talented writer and gifted singer, but this album doesn't do much for me.

Really enjoyed her style, not exactly my favorite genre but it was clear she is talented

3.5

straight 10, i love jazz and i actual never heard amy winehouse, and now im a fan

Good record, but also not a big fan of this style

That's a lot of good signing

I can appreciate the artistry involved in the production of this album, however, as a whole, this neo soul/jazz offering feels rather uninspired and lacks any track that justifies the high praise it has received. For those who love Winehouse and enjoy her music, great. Keep on loving it. I listened to this album 3 times to make sure I was not missing anything. And I was not. I find her whiney and nasal vocals to be the weakest part of the album, and as the album progressed, they became just outright irritating. Quite frankly, I think I'd rather listen to Fran Drescher laugh over a soft music beat for 40 minutes straight. Hard pass. If you are looking for something in a similar style that is genuinely enjoyable, I recommend Macy Gray's "On How Life Is."

I love Amy. I haven't listened to Frank, I don't know why? In my mind it's because she didn't like it and felt it wasn't true to her, so that's why I just never bothered to do it. Fucked up on my part for sure. I enjoyed this album! It's way more lounge-y and r&b than the more pop/throwback 60s vibe her second album had. No one can sing like Amy and this album proves that still, however many years later, there isn't anyone who sounds like this. I started listening to it on speakers and then switched to headphones because I was listening while making dinner and I wanted to be sure to appreciate it. Appreciate it I did. I don't know if I will return to it or not though.

Grew on me as it went on, but fundamentally not my cup of tea. Not awful for a relaxing morning listen with Baby J. Best tracks: Help Yourself, In my Bed, Amy Amy Amy.

Wow what a voice!

[3]

Back in 2003, it was a fairly average album. But it was already clear that Amy was a unique vocalist and a unique personality. If someone didn't understand this in 2003, then even Macy Gray ;) understood it with the release of the album Back to Black. My favorite tracks from this album are October Song and Take The Box.

Totally expected to not care much for this, and then the thirty second or so intro seemed to back that up. But after that I was very surprised at how much I liked this album.

Quite different from what I was expecting. But it kept me interested. 4 of 5.

Flawless album except for song Amy. A love diary of a insecure girl madly in love with some dude. This is a love book to someone that most of us have never felt this kind of sickening love. Production is amazing, sampling superb, sound clear, jazz, doo wop, gospel all in one its simply a masterpiece

Not for me. 1/5

nice sweet and dat smooth bass

Great voice, but this album just didn't do it for me. Got bored half way though and stopped listening.

As much as I love Amy this album just didn’t know as much for me as I thought it would

Lounge Music

Such an amazing talent. I miss her every day.

Solid album. She has a great voice and the songs are interesting. Was worth a listen.

Wonderful voice, unique talent. Production and song-wise Back To Black was a step forward but as a debut, this is fantastic.

Heard it before. It's a sweet album but I prefer Back to Black 3/5

Good

Decent, I liked the vocals. Kind of long and got bored by the end though.

I dont really know why im surprised by how much I like this bc I love back to black but ive never listened to frank and like ofc this is good bc its Amy Winehouse duh but anyways yeah 5

6/10 - I see the appeal her voice is amazing but it just is not for me.

The goat. Most songs don’t hit quite as hard as stuff on back to black, but the talent is still there and there are a few fantastic tracks

genius

Pre-listening thoughts: oh my god and here’s another artist that won’t appear on the generator after this cause we already got their first album! Finishing up a lot of artists in our first 250. Excited for this cause I LOVED back to black. Post/during listening thoughts: this is really great, love Amy winehouse. BUT. I feel like she really found her songwriting/singing groove on back to black (feel awful saying this cause she was obviously going thru it at that point😭). This is slightly weaker and disjointed. Songs are still fantastic but this is very obviously a debut album. Back to black just had like HIT after HIT. And this album is a little bloated. But this could also grow into a 5 star album with relistens. 8.5/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: no Fav tracks: Intro/Stronger than Me, Fuck Me Pumps, Take the Box, Amy Amy Amy Least fav tracks: n/a

Love Amy

That was very listenable.

Exceptional. Stunning. Life changing. Miss her.

Great album. I know it's not better, but I like it more than Black to Black. It has a more cohesive feel to me and I've always loved Stronger Than Me, F Me Pumps, (There Is) No Greater Love, In My Bed, and Amy Amy Amy. The highs of Back to Black are much higher, but this album is great throughout. It remains a tragedy we no longer have her.

j’adore we miss you every day

Easy listening but a snooze

Mhmmmm Amy Amy Amy! Utterly damning, complex messaging (Stronger Than Me, I can't even) and somehow a one-of-a-kind sound to match

Back to Black is a 5/5 - a great album where all songs could be standalone singles, but work together flawlessly. This album was more exploratory. You could tell she was younger, still figuring things out. I appreciated that aspect of this album, but wasn't my favorite of hers.

Has some good moments, very impressive for a 19 year-old, but she’s not fully formed here. I had never listened to this album and I was surprised at how heavy the hip-hop/neo-soul direction was. Interestingly enough, the more retro sound of her next album comes across as much more distinctive and original.

If I wanted to listen to Ella Fitzgerald I would

Her voice, attitude, and pain pierce my soul. Unfun fact, I had to wear sunglasses leaving her doc because I couldn’t stop sobbing.

Dustin’ off ma fuck me pumps

If you love R&B, soul, and jazz there is a lot for you here. This didn’t quite hit my tiny bullseye for these genres but I recognize the talent and performance quality here.

It is immediately apparent that Amy is an incredibly talented artist. She has great range, style, presence, and seems so comfortable as she effortlessly moves through the tracks of the album. At the same time, there is a bleak anxiety to the album. Despite the confidence in Amy's voice, there is a dark undercurrent of a troubled character. Even if you don't consider all of the controversy surrounding the artist herself, the tracks point to an empty, dark, and doomed worldview that leaves you concerned more than entertained.

Very samey. Great voice. Cool vibe. I was bored after 2 of them.

3.5

unreal how have I never heard this record before

Great album

The drum sounds date what would otherwise be timeless music. Great voice.

Banger after banger I love when women sing. 5 stars

stronger than me- 5 you sent me flying- 5 know you now- 5 fuck me pumps- 5 i heard love is blind- 4 moodys mood for love- 5 no greater love- 5 in my bed- 6 no more

Had a little listen. Promise of better things to come. Totally eclipsed by Back to Black.

Already familiar with this album. Never really taken to it as much as Back to Black.

First time I hear any of her songs

Amazing voice but this album didn’t feel so memorable. Very listenable.

Was a little worried I wouldn’t enjoy this but overall was really good. Maybe is a little Long but I could see all these songs being choice cuts when not all strung together 4/5

Wish I could give it 3.5 as 3 isn't enough but it wasn't quite 4. Nice album, had it on for ages.

Awesome.

Wenn man sich drauf einlässt so gut. Man muss sich eben nur drauf einlassen, das geht nicht immer.

Awesome debut

Her voice is ridiculous (in a good way), and she was definitely the focus- she was rightfully the star of the album. I dig the stripped back instrumentation, although I would love some shredding or built up jams.

I wish I liked this Jazz stuff more. I think I would’ve of enjoyed a live show. I’d love a live show now with Zombie Amy Winehouse but I really need the setting to like this.

First time listening to this album, I always liked Amy Winehouse. Wish we would have had her around longer. Hard to believe she was only 20 on this album, so jazzy, mature and cool.

Solid album. Lots of soul in that voice. It’s like a modern take on an old school jazz lounge singer act. The band was great too. No complaints from me.

What a voice. I skimmed through her wikipedia while listening and got pretty bummed out. Gone too soon!

Damn, it’s like she was born heartbroken. Good for a debut

not as great as back to black, but it’s still amy winehouse and amy winehouse's music is great so

Good album, although a bit weaker for my taste than her major success Back to Black.

Amy winehouse is always a great listen

Similar style to Back to Black but the production is less slick

I have listened to this album a few years ago she had a great voice. Most of the songs are very similar and nothing stands out but it's not unpleasant and a great album to chill out to on a Sunday morning or while working from home

Needs another listen. Definitely doesn't have the range that back to black has but there were some really good tracks on there

beautiful voice, not my cup of coffee apart from that.

Gone to early in life she had so much more to give musicly

Interesting arrangement, cool voice. A little too polished production for me though

Such an authentic artist, love the jazzy bad girl vibe

Help yourself is missing in spotify. This is a great love album

good lounge voice

A great talent with a fabulous voice. Album full of gritty and witty songs

Pretty nice, she had a lovely smokey voice.

Not bad.

I was surprised by that album. I didn't like that much Amy's voice and I could not understand what the fuss about her is all about. But now I get it. I don't like her Pop songs singing. Her voice is so boring and monotone to me when she sings Pop. But this album, man, really surprised me. I am not a Jazz enthusiast but when she sings Jazz, she is really in her element. A really warming, smooth and moving album.

good lounge style voice

Reeeeeeallyyy good

So good!

The potential is there, but it just never hits the mark. You can tell this is her debut album. None of the songs are memorable and I'm left feeling horribly let down by something that could've been great.

Cet chi la ama e chi la odia io la amo

Музыкальное сопровождение альбома Frank очень разнообразно. Здесь есть и поп-баллады, и рок-композиции, и даже элементы джаза. Это делает альбом интересным для широкой аудитории. Тексты песен на альбоме Frank также заслуживают внимания. Они глубокие и проникновенные, рассказывают о любви, потерях и жизненных трудностях. В целом, альбом Frank — это отличный выбор для тех, кто любит качественную музыку. Оценка: 4 из 5.

16 треков.... и все мимо...

Wow, what an incredible vocal talent she was. I love the stripped down music allowing her voice to shine through.

The uniqueness in her voice is definitely a standout. I enjoyed the album. I don't really know what I can say about it apart from that I really liked it

Not as extraordinary than Back to Basics. But still good.

A stepping stone to the even greater Back to Black.

An album that I actually rather liked on first listen, but after a few times... ehhhnnn. I will admit that she has quite a voice. And there's a nice mix of influences here. There's jazz, those classic crooners, RnB, bossa nova. But holy shit, most of the lyrics on this album are so goddamn CRINGE, literally from the word go. Enough that it actually overshadows the good parts. On top of that, there's not much of a structure to the album, and I feel that it kind of drones on. Would have been a 3 if not for the lyrics. Fav tracks: You Sent Me Flying / Cherry, In My Bed, October Song

Some solid bluesy tunes but not smth I'd listen to much Song picks Take the box

I've been huffing on air duster all morning in preparation for this one. Amy Winehouse is overrated. I think a lot of her popularity stemmed from her extremely healthy, teetotal, stable lifestyle that generated headlines due to her very positive influence on the youth and good natured, pacifist, go-getter attitude. I won't deny that this woman was an extremely talented musician when she wasn't spending all of her time looking into the mirror, but her voice really does get tiring after 30 minutes of listening to it. All the songs sound kinda-samey. This record is more consistently good than Back to Black is (where half the songs suck, and the other half were really good), but I still don't really find her music to be all that interesting. Still, nothing on here was inherently bad, and I'd completely understand why some people would adore this album. Can't fault it for being anything except somewhat boring and a 'one-trick pony'.

I guess you could characterize this as a bit of a 'safer' album than Back to Black as I wouldn't classify it as having as much downside as Back to Black, but this kinda makes it feel less memorable as a result. I imagine this might be part of why the album was removed from later editions of the 1001.

The more I listen to this train wreck the more I understand why she only has 2 songs people remember.

Album structure is Like Mid Masterpiece Mid 7/10 Fav tracks - Fuck Me Pumps, I heard Love is Blind, Moodys mood for love

A very solid debut with a SEAL OF APPROVAL from Robert Antichristgau who gave this a score of a dud. Maybe it's because I like soul music and perhaps part of it is my nostalgia for the news about Amy Winehouse's dumpster fire of a life in the public eye as a kid that gives me a soft spot for this album but even so I don't think you could call this a dud even if you're not a big fan. The album itself is interestingly produced with the instrumentation and production varying in tone from song to song, with the album itself as a result sounding like a mosaic with the common themes of debauchery and being a trainwreck. Not as good as Back To Black but a killer debut, I can see how thrilled her record company would have been to nab her early and can't imagine the shitshow that would have been that office when she bit the big one. Highlights: Fuck Me Pumps, I Heard Love Is Blind, (There Is) No Greater Love, Take The Box, Help Yourself

She’s awesome

She has a good voice, but I'm not getting into this

Really do love her voice. It may sound contrived, but she just did it so well.

"Fuck me pumps" is actually good and fun Amy has a special voice and the vibe of the album feels chill and relaxed.

Not terrible. Shouldn’t be on the list though

Standout Tracks: - In My Bed

Amy is one of the most blunt and honest songwriters you'll ever hear. She’s promiscuous, man-obsessed, a cheater, an alcoholic, and she doesn’t care who knows it. Frank serves as a sort of confessional, where Amy lets free of all her deepest wounds and darkest secrets. Her smoky voice is absolutely perfect for the jazzy, neo-soul instrumentation. Her voice is the star of the show; no doubt about it, but it didn’t hurt that the songs are really well-written too. 4.3/5

Again, same as Winehouse's other album, this one is fine, and I understand why fans of the genre (R&B) would like it, but I don't find anything very interesting and definitely not nearly as impressive as people make her out to be. I don't like her voice, and the songwriting is fine, but, again, it's not a genre or style that makes me feel anything new or significant, personally.

Lost her too soon. Overall a fabulous album that makes you feel. Too many others don't.

Pretty nice songs

Es war ein sehr abwechslungsreiches Album: manchmal empfand ich ihre Stimme etwas nervig, manchmal richtig gut. Auch die Songs passten sich dieser Philosophie an: von richtig toll bis, na ja.... Jeder Anfang ist schwer, aber Amy hat's trotzdem drauf. Das nächste Album ist der Beweis.

Great album. She would’ve been one of the best… but got in the wrong line instead. RIP.

I never paid this album as much attention as Back to Black, but it's great. A little jazzier in places, and arrangements show off a little more of the smoky cabaret side of Amy's voice. I still prefer the next album, but this is definitely worth a listen.

Damn shame she's gone.

The vocals are very sweet, and quite distinctive. The instrumentation has a really nice and jazzy feel to it. The album feels like it came straight from the heart.

9/10

Refreshing piano, sax, and good beats. Very warm sound and good production. Amy's soul filled voice is timeless. I liked this album way more on my second listen.

Eh.

jazz music very slow i dont like it, idont like jazzy music that much

I rate you sent me flying a 2 star because its not really for me and not the type of music I like. I rate take the box a 3 star because I don't really know what it means and its not for me.

Song: you sent me flying i like this song because it's like jazz and it's not too slow or too fast Song: take the box i like this song because my mom listens to these songs and she started me to like them but i only like them a little bit Song:October song i like this song because the lyrics was like kinda of good

This album was mid in my opinion because I do not enjoy the sound of her voice, but I like the instruments. I also am not a huge fan of the lyrics.

I think this album is fire because I love the instruments used and her voice flows well with them. Her lyrics are nice but a bit hard to understand. Overall she has a great voice and is a great singer.

I really like this album because I always love music by Amy. I like how she uses her vocals and the lyrics are also good.

I rate you sent me flying 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ because there is a lot of piano playing and the singing is really good. I rate take the box a 3.5⭐⭐⭐ because It just didn't sound that good but the instruments where good.

i did not like it because I don't like the beat . i dont like this one ether because all t he songs sounded the same

I don't really like this song because I don't like what type of music it is. I feel like it's an old type of song and I don't like that.

3 I like it a little 3 its good 2 I don't like the vibe

the first song I don't like the way it started. I don't like it at all. 1 the second song started ight and i don't like it either.2 the last song i don't like it either but its better than the first one.

the first song was bad it wasnt good the second song was ok. I dont really like thos ecause its not my type of music

I liked "You sent me flying" because I like the lyrics. "Take the Box" is okay but I wasn't as fun because the music stays the same through most of the song. I thought "October song" was okay but I wouldn't normally pick it because it's not really fun.

the album is okay i just don't like her voice, she says the words kinda weird and i don't really like the beat to the songs the beat seems the same in the songs. the last songs beat is okay I overall don't really like it

I thought is was okay. I didn't like "You sent me flying" that much because it was kind of slow and had a jazzy feel. I felt the same way about "Take the box" I don't think they are bad, I just don't listen to this kind of music that much. I liked "October song" the best out of all of them because it was faster and more upbeat.

She would have been fun to party with. But more importantly, she had a sharp wit with a swingin' delivery.

Never really listened to Amy Winehouse. Not that good. Not a great or interesting voice.

Iconic. RIP

For a few moments, I thought she sounded a LITTLE like Adele. I assume that is the vocal processing that is used on EVERYTHING. I mean, we have heard "Rehab," this is interesting that it is the first album, so we know where she went from here. I liked this album a great deal, it reminded me of a lot of some of the older jazz singers. The combination of bossa nova and hip hop really worked for me. Top tracks: "Stronger Than Me," "Moody's Mood For Love," "In The Box," "October Song," "Amy Amy Amy"

Not as good as Back to Black. Her vocals are still incredible, but the songs themselves are a little all over the place. And so the album is missing a certain rhythm; feels a bit more stop and start. I would say that's mostly the musical arrangements and production but sometimes it's her lyrics too. Back to Black was a definite 5; this is somewhere between a 3 and 4. I think I'll call it 3.5 and round up on account of her great vocals and some solid songs even if they didn't always point in the same direction. Favorites were Stronger Than Me, You Sent Me Flying, F Me Pumps, Take the Box, and Amy Amy Amy.

She has a great voice, but the music and the singing style are completely derivative. The lyrics are certainly edgier than the originals the music emulates. I enjoyed most of the first half but it really lost me in the second half (after In My Bed, which I liked). Favorite Tracks: Moody's Mood for Love (very derivative, but it caught my attention), In My Bed (cool sounding track), Amy Amy Amy (catchy track, but I wonder if the teacher constantly got "Don't Stand So Close to Me" stuck in his head...).

I'm a big fan of Back to Black (which I fully expect to give 5*s to when it comes up), but this was the first time hearing this album for me. And I'm sorry to say that this was the biggest disappointment I've had on this so far. Ultimately these songs are bad, and they are certainly not saved by Amy's voice (which wavers between 'ok' and 'whiney'). Most of the songs just don't have a good tune (e.g. Fuck me Pumps). And those that hint at good tunes often have tiresome lyrics. Sorry Amy, but this is going in the bin.

I'd never listened to this and I think I'm spoiled on Back to Black. A lot of the tracks sound like a demo/leadup to that to my ear (basic 2000s hip hop drums over jazzy chords and melodies). Some vibes on here for sure tho.

amazing singer, bad writer

My takes on pop music from this era have mostly aged well. Amy Winehouse is a stark exception though...I really wish I let myself enjoy this back then because it really is great

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This album has been in my car for years

Retro style Amy with her characterful voice.

Wow I do not remember this album being so good. For me, it almost rivals Back to Black. This is basically a 4.75 album, so fuck it. It gets 5

A great debut album. I like every song on this album

Great vocals obviously but I wasn’t crazy about the songs nor the songwriting.

Yeah, I've never really enjoyed Amy winehouse, so it was interesting to sit down and listen to a full album. You can feel the groove and understand why she hit with people....it's just not for me. But I'd leave it on if I needed relaxing music....maybe.

* Winehouse's voice is as soulful as it is on her subsequent album * Precussion is crisp, but maybe a little overpowering * Other instruments are pleasant on the ears * Overall a pleasant listen. Great bridge between jazz and pop

Pretty good, I prefer Back to Black.

The second Amy Winehouse album this project has bestowed upon me. Let's say returns are diminishing.

Amy es todo. Es la más grande de todas.

Mumbling on top of generic jazz tunes

I had high expectations for this album and I was disappointed after giving it a listen. I enjoy Amy’s voice to an extent, but her vocal style often times seems forced, more like an imitation of her influences. The music really didn’t do much for me either, just felt bored. I hear her follow up is better, so we shall see.

Smooth beats, highlights Amy’s soulful vocals, on some parts the beats are too empty and don’t compliment her. Definitely a listen again; F me pumps is amazing, cheery but about a depressing subject; perfectly shows her talent and songwriting. I heard love is blind has a great beat and songwriting. Halfway through the album I think it shares the same problem as Pure Heroine: a lot of the production sounds too similar, there is no real apparent change. However, the albums consistency saves it from becoming boring. In my beds ending is amazing and one of the highlights on the album. Amy really finds her footing in the later half of the album; great instrumentals and singing. Great album, it does meld together a bit, initial listen: 8.5/10 or 4.25/5.

Лучше, чем Back to Black. Записан до 20 лет Aware Лучшая песня - In My Bed.

3.75

While not as strong as its predecessor, "Frank" is still an incredible debut album which proved to be even better revisiting it for a second time. "Stronger Than Me" is my favorite song here. Not only is it a great intro to this album, it's also a great intro to Amy Winehouse in general. The Frank Sinatra and Bossa nova influences really make this album feel special. Favorite track: Stronger Than Me 3.5/5

Клевый альбом, печальное настроение

Never a big fan of Amy. Female vocal jazz singers are fine with me but I found her vocal style more R&B. Such a shame her life ended so soon as despite my reservations about her I fully accept from those in the know that she was a wonderful talent. Never listened to this album before but was aware of it and always thought that it was an album of Frank Sinatra covers. Silly mistake to make as I could never imaging Frank singing Fuck Me Pumps. It was a pleasant listen as a background whilst going about my ablutions but that’s where this record will stay. 2/5 7/1/25

I just love Amy. All of her songs have catchy melodies and meaningful lyrics

At first listening, I prefer Back to Black (the 2nd album). Still, I listened to the whole album and might do so again. 3/5.

1. Amy on Frank compared to BiB are w different singers 2. That this came out when she was 19, reality TV was curating talent and she had 3 labels fighting over her!! It's nice to hear some AW that isn't the overplayed singles the UK was plagues with. Good effort

songs were either great or slow

This album is the worst parts about dating a woman (her whining, cheating, singing) without getting to fuck her

It was decent tbh

3/5

Another Amy...another complex album. My first thoughts were annoyed and angry. She is complaining and almost encouraging toxic masculinity, slut shaming women, and turns around and talks about how its no big deal to cheat because the guy looked like her partner. Just felt so hypocritical and fun of herself it annoyed me. But then I listened more and What is it about Men and I Heard Love is Blind really made me think of how our society expects women to be prudes and slutty at the same time. Also the way we promote love and romance in rom-coms and that men only love you when they act like dicks and you put up with it, until they MAYBE change. On top of that toxic relationships and how those mess with your head in a way that is unexplainable unless you have been in one. You can think you are in love but really you are in a total mind f@ck. Yes it is hypocritical, yes it is dark and unhealthy versions of love, but it is also what our society has created for women to live in. 40 year old me knows better and blocked out what 20 year old me lived.

I've heard Amy Winehouse songs but never really sank my ears into her music before this project. OK. I'm hooked. I'm a fan! A brave, beautiful voice gone too soon. Love that she starts off this album giving her man a good talking to (Stronger Than Me). Great synth bass in this song and love how that trumpet just lays it out so matter of fact at the end of the song ...gives me chills. She has a great timeless vibe. Complex. Dramatic. Sexy. Great horns & acoustic guitar mix on I Heard Love is Blind... and then the flutes come in & I'm swooning. (okay. as much as I love horns, I have a weakness for some flute jazz.) Amy's music has a way of finding all my weak spots and pulling no punches. No Greater Love (again w the flutes... *swoon*). Her music is powerful without being forceful. Sensational grooves. Sometimes reminds me a little of Lauryn Hill (only groovier). Amy was a great one. Amy Amy Amy. It's complex, dramatic music with such great instrumentation and creative song writing that makes me want to listen to it over and over.

I don’t understand the overwhelming hype for Amy Winehouse. I feel like her death at 27 overshadows much of this. She’s undeniably talented, and her songs are vibrant and creative, but her style falls flat at times for me considering she resides along other more awe inspiring musicians in the 27 club. I think it’s her vocal style that irks me. She seems to have a tinge of Mary J. Blige in there, but I like Mary J’s voice in its hip hop/R&B setting. Amy’s voice doesn’t seem to sound natural to her, but more like an intentional sarcastic sneer, which has only inspired an army of far less talented female singers to do similar things in the 22 years since this came out. These songs are definitely loaded with good to great sonic flourishes and the groove songs are phenomenal, but her voice doesn’t always measure up to that. This is a 3.5… not quite average of a three, and not quite a 4. It may grow on me over time. Highlights here are ”Stronger Than Me”, “Know You Now”, “Moody’s Mood For Love”, “In My Bed”, “Amy Amy Amy”, and “Brother”

This feels like pretty revolutionary sound for that era. Amy was doing something different and creating her own style. Some of this does feel a tad over dramatic for my taste, but she's in her feels, and that's all good by me. While there weren't any songs I really grabbed onto and loved, this had good energy, good vocals and good musical compositions. Fave song was Amy, Amy, Amy. She's a vibe.

An old-school voice we lost too early. Unfortunately, Amy's strong contralto and lovely jazz instrumental are overshadowed by loud and overproduced drums to an extente where one asks themselves what they are listening to. A jazz record? An R&B record? A hip-hop record? The rhythms of the latter two take away this album's soul and do not fit in at all, hence a two.

I actually liked this one more than I thought I would! Sometimes can find jazz a bit repetitive but Amy is an icon!

An undeniable talent and a great breakthrough for jazz into pop. But it’s so lyric heavy that the melodies soon start to sound similar. I think I’ll enjoy Back to Black more whenever I get to it.

Not bad. I like the style of her voice and the songtexts. The best songs for me were "What is it about men" and "Help yourself". Maybe it is not exactly my type of music, but somehow, it is refreshing.

What a tragic prophecy for herself, damn. Definitely didn't age well on multiple fronts and some of the lyrics are ... well ... yikes... ,but Amy's voice is just too magical for me to care too much; and musically, it's a good record. Although 'Frank' is most certainly not her finest piece of work, she is still hitting with it more than she misses. It's an intriguing album with many special elements, I really like the bland of jazz and R&B I would probably prefer to rate this a 3 in normal circumstances, but I have had some experience with this list and the many similar, terrible albums it provides, so it deserves some extra goodwill to pump it up to a 4.

Amy, with her beautiful blues voice and jazz influence, tries to emulate the antiquated groups of the same genre from the 50s and coats with shameful and despicable lyrics, depicting her more as a whore than an independent woman. Despite her efforts, she objectifies the roles within a relationship, which makes me feel very uncomfortable due to such a toxic and classic view of a couple.

Soul, 2003 -> 3

3.5

Good but back to black is still better

I love it because it’s Amy, but it pales in comparison to Back to Black. Not nearly as dynamic. Favorites are in my bed and Amy Amy Amy.

I LOOOOOVE Ms. Winehouse. Her voice is just so beautiful. Gone too soon. This is not my favorite album of hers, that would be Back to Black (duh), but this one has some bangers too. Stronger Than Me is classic and Fuck Me Pumps is iconic. Mr. Magic is the funky jazz jam sesh I love from her songs and it pairs so well with her voice. She was such a talent. Overall rating: 5/5 Favorite Song: Fuck Me Pumps Least Fave Song: Amy Amy Amy

I've been meaning to try Amy Winehouse for some time now. I'm glad this pushed me to do so. She's excellent, and it's a shame she can't give us more. Fav Tracks: You Sent Me Flying/Cherry, I Heard Love is Blind, Mr. Magic (Through the Smoke) Least Fav Tracks: N/A

To think she was only 19-20 when recording this album... Amazing album, and I don't doubt we'll also get Back To Black eventually.

I thought I knew what Amy Winehouse was, but it turns out she's a lot more than the mainstream radio stations have lead me to believe over the years. I found quite a bit of enjoyment in the music and lyrics on this one and that's something I'll keep in mind in the future Standouts Fuck Me Pumps What Is It About Men Amy Amy Amy 4/5

4.7 - J 3.5 - S

What an extrordinary voice and what an enjoyable project. The only complain is that I wish it was a little shorter, but at least is all killer and no filler (excluding intro and outro)

The Good: An album about being honest! The Bad: Finding out that it’s not about being honest… The Ugly: Trying to figure out what Frank would’ve thought about this… Yes, Amy was a whirlwind in, what was regretfully, a stale period in music when nothing “special” was being produced. And if we go judging by the amount of Amy clones whom popped up left and right, there was money to be made singing like a lounge singer… I had never listened to this album, so maiden voyage… and I did not particularly care for it. Amy’s voice, though nice, is not my cup of tea, and quickly one start to find it annoying. The “hip-hop” feel that this album also has with the scratching and beats makes me want to hit the skip button… So, glad that there are plenty of people who view(ed) Amy as one of the greatest… I am not one of them. 2* as it wasn’t something to make me vomit...

There was a period in my life where this album was important; it came to me at a time when I was getting through a break-up. Take the Box, Know You Now, and Cherry all still hit me. The lyrics are clearly written from a strong feminine point of view, but they are so detailed and vivid they paint a picture that many can interpolate themselves into. Amy was in many ways the Everyman/Everywoman we could all relate to and cheer for (who ultimately became the car crash we all couldn’t turn away from). The production is a little too much sometimes, the 00s hip-hop boom bap shows up more than is necessary. While I do love Amy’s lyrics, there are points in her debut where they veer into juvenile territory. Also the last few songs are throwaways. So yes it certainly has its flaws, but I still have love for it. Probably a 3.5, but I’ll round up for Amy.

I was surprised at how much I disliked this. The production is sloppy. She’s either indecipherable or impersonating another singer.

Amy Winehouse made some wonderful music, this album is not an example of it

I'm a little disappointed. I went in expecting to absolutely love this, but the album was just kind of annoying for about 50% of it. Not sure making it an hour was the right choice, because if you kept just the best tracks this is an easy 5. Her next album vastly improves on this though, and this album was half great so I'l give it a 3

pleasant surprise

It is pretty nice. Long. Lovely. A pastiche but adds plenty of modern elements. Worth a listen for sure.

Id be surprised if this isn’t in the top on lots and lots of best lounge albums. Amy’s soulful yet forceful voice is a nice juxtaposition over the kind of hip-hop-esque drums found on some of the tracks that I find to be the weakest part of the album. Favorite - Fuck Me Pumps

Good voice. Not really my style

Just not mine but I can smell the good quality

First thing to say is that she was undeniably a generational talent. Having said that, while a couple of tracks managed to hit me in my jazz bone, in general it wasn’t to my tastes.

This one has held up pretty well.

Glimmers of Back to Black, but that’s all

A generous review for the sake of the vocal and production for the time.

I listened to this many years ago, after first hearing Black to Black. I feel the same way now - it's a bummer that I listened to her albums in that order. If I hadn't heard the masterpiece that is Black to Black already, I think this album would have been intriguing and fun. A new artist with lots of potential. Knowing what she is capable of later makes this one feel unfocused and in need of a better producer. Lots of promise, but not an all-time album.

Back to Black is Amy Winehouse’s magnum opus, but her debut album, Frank, is equally impressive. Frank has a stronger jazz influence compared to its more classic soul-inspired successor. The title, evidently referring to Amy’s love for Sinatra, could equally apply to the candid and raw honesty of the lyrics. There are also ‘90s Neo-Soul influences in the music. For instance, “October Song” blends these influences with the jazz elements, with a playful reference to “Lullaby of Birdland” and a nod to Sarah Vaughan. At the age of 19, Amy’s voice, while not as confident as on her later material, is still strong and distinctively hers.

9/10

Very good debut album. Enjoyed