Back To Black

I was never a real fan of Amy, but this collection of songs are certainly very soulful, and her voice absolutely rocks.

Anyone who doesn't like Amy Winehouse's voice is simply wrong, and we are not the same. She really has such a gorgeous, unique voice and her songs are so filled with emotion. The one weakness of this album is that all the songs start sounding pretty similar after a bit but they're all so good that it's not necessarily the worst thing.

Gone before her time but she definitely left behind some amazing music. Wine house had a style all her own that many have attempted to replicate but no one could perfect. This is a great album. Great songs m, great production, great singing. It just works from start to finish. A modern piece of musical art that will always be a good listen. 7.9/10

Little bit of filler but 'Love Is A Losing Game' is pretty good init.

It’s a good album, Amy was awesome, easy to listen to. not a 5 for me but a 4.5

very sad to hear that first song and know people were trying to help

1st time listening. Rather good will give it 4 stars but could go to 5 on subsequent listenings

Really like Amy Winehouse. Sad life for the artist.

The album starts out in an excellent manner, but unfortunately takes a nosedive after Love is A Losing Game, which prevents it from teaching the top.

Some bangers, not really my style

Good

This is the album that broke her smh

La voix d'Amy Winehouse est tout aussi fabuleuse qu'on le dit, et cet album n'est pas devenu mythique pour rien.

Gar nicht so schlecht. Hatte ich mir vorher nie angehört außer den Hits wenn sie im Radio liefen. Das es damals Chart-Alben mit echten Instrumenten gab...

En su segundo disco Amy Winehouse deja atrás cualquier trazo de jazz para dedicarse en cuerpo y alma al R&B. Es evidente la inspiración en los grupos de chicas de los 60 en canciones como "Tears Dry on Their Own". Pero las letras, como en su primer disco, hablan de las experiencias vitales de la propia Amy. Es difícil destacar canciones de un disco redondo como este, pero sin duda "Rehab" es todo un pelotazo, y también son muy buenas "Love Is a Losing Game" y "Back to Black".

Powerhouse of a voice and a tragic loss.

The tip of the spear for the British new soul singer revolution, Adele and Duffy would soon follow, but while the vibe feels right, the whole package just comes off as somewhat unauthentic. Sure Amy has the look down with the beehive so and smokey eyes, but it's hard to look past the near constant tabloid sensationalism about her much storied drug abuse and fractious relationships. They tried to make her go to rehab... It's genuinely a good to great album, but in a post Amy world is hard to listen to and not wonder what might have been if she had gone to rehab.

Pleasantly surprised

I've heard some of these songs obviously, but never the whole album. It's pretty amazing! Amy has such an iconic, powerful voice, and her lyrics are so evocative of classic jazz vocalists while being rooted in the present. It's tragic she was lost at such a young age, she was incredibly talented. RIP Amy Winehouse.

Such a beautiful voice

Another talented narcissist.

Pretty dang good

Before Adele was the mainstream powerhouse that she is, Amy Winehouse was bringing amazingly soulful vocals to listeners in a style reminiscent of times and years gone by. And Back to Black is the album where she broke through to mainstream listeners and got so much recognition for her talent. Adele and other contemporary soul artists like her in the current mainstream had the road paved for them by Amy Winehouse, who chose to do this kind of music unapologetically, even when it was far out of fashion. Amy is so good at what she does, and this album was her peak. She demonstrates such control over her vocals, seemingly achieving those soulful and jazzy affectations with no effort. She conveys the pure energy and liveliness that this type of music was known for in the 50s and 60s. I've always thought "Back to Black" was such a perfect title for this album. While Amy is definitely modeling her work after and singing in that 50s/60s soul style, the soul found here isn't your mama's soul music. She covers a lot of darker topics here including drugs, alcohol, infidelity, and trauma, much of which is spurred on by her relationship turmoil that she was facing at the time. It's still got that "classy" sound associated with soul and jazz, but the lyrical content is just a little bit grittier and darker; it's stuff you don't hear from similar sounding artists of past decades. This album is definitely an important one in the progression of music and the reintroduction of this particular type of soul music into the mainstream, and deserves its spot on this project!

#16 Amy Winehouse - Back to Black (2006) Pop Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Soul Neo-Soul, Jazz Pop, Brill Building This album sounds like a fancy expensive wine. What a goddamn voice Amy had, gone far too soon. Favourite Tracks: Back to Black, Rehab Least Favourite Track: Me & Mr Jones

Her songs, her voice - perfect combo

Surprised that I liked this album, such a beautiful voice

Wow! What a funky mash-up of jazz, blues and a little rock, sung by a superior vocalist with a great set of pipes. This is an unusual work, a unique sound and style. When Ms. Winehouse passed, I had no idea what had been lost.

Good tunes with good lyrics. The album isn't engineered well.

4 They say good artists borrow, great artists steal, and Amy does that with her influences clearly on her sleeve here. Despite being a white British woman doing so some 40 years after the artists she was inspired by, she’s somehow able to pull off a modern rendition of the Motown sound so well that it makes you wonder why a revival of the genre hadn’t been attempted already. I do think that speaks largely to Amy’s talent though, because to my knowledge, it hasn’t been done successfully again since. Maybe it was just the right time and place, but for an album that’s nearing 20 years old itself, not a single one of these songs feel out of place today. In fact, they feel just as timeless as the tracks she was attempting to emulate. Though, what sets Amy’s music apart are lyrics like: “What kind of fuckery are we?/Nowadays, you don't mean dick to me (dick to me)” Honestly, it’s a large part of what made this album for me - there’s something really funny and enjoyable about the contrast between the music and lyrics. That to say, the album does a good job of tying everything together topically under a theme of broken and failed relationships - I’m not sure quite how autobiographical each and every song is, but given Amy’s known turbulent love life, it’s a bit of interesting insight into her state of mind. I enjoyed just about every song here, though Rehab, You Know I’m No Good, and Back to Black were clear highlights. As it just so happens, those three were all produced by Mark Ronson. Being that the dude only produced half of the songs here (all of which are probably the best ones), I can’t help but wonder how much better this could be if he produced the full thing (no offense, Salaam Remi). I’ve never considered myself much of an Amy Winehouse fan, but I enjoyed this album a lot more than I thought I would, and I think I developed quite a bit more respect for her in the process. This sent me down a bit of a wormhole into her life story, and while I don’t think the major beats are a mystery to anyone, I still can’t help but emphasize how tragic and troubled she was as an artist (as so many of the best are). As much as I’m sure we all wish she could still be here with us today, I don’t think her lifestyle was leading her in any other direction. RIP Amy - Hope you’re jamming with Kurt, Jimi, Janis, and Jim somewhere now.

4/5

Another awesome album, full of doo wop, soul, and Motown influences

There's some really accomplished songs on here. Lots of character and depth of feeling. The production is superb. It's not the kind of thing I'd put on usually, but I can't deny it's a really good album. That's why I'm going 3.5 rounded up.

Amy's voice is just.. where does all of that come from? Anyway, great album, amazing voice, songs were bops. Would recommend.

Fantastic album! Amy was such a unique talent in the Pop landscape at the time and this album does a great job showcasing what made her so special. Her vocals are so sincere and the vibe feels like it’s been soaked in bourbon, it’s so cool to hear a classic sound presented in a modern fashion without being too kitschy. I feel it starts to drag a bit in the back half and get a bit inconsistent (particularly the Remi-produced tracks) but still overall a strong outing that holds up over 15 years later. Top tracks: Rehab, You Know I’m No Good, Me and Mr Jones, Back To Black, Tears Dry On Their Own, He Can Only Hold Her

I’m back with a strong 3.5 bb So this is just kind of a sad album knowing about Amy. If you aren’t familiar with the lack of support she had in her addictions to both drugs and alcohol AND her eating disorder, it’s like it didn’t matter as long as she could get on stage and make that money. And what makes it all worse is that it has Mark Ronson stamped all over it. With that said, I still have a soft spot for this album. I will always love Tears Dry On Their Own. It’s just so good. Love is a Losing Game is so much better in its original state with the acoustic guitar, but it’s way overproduced on this album. Everything is overproduced for a lady who just didn’t need it. Ugh.

It’s good, but flawed. I can’t put my finger on why but I’m not crazy about the production. It’s clear it’s trying to feel old, but it feels a little to clean in a way that I can only say feels 2008. Amy is great on this album and given the history the songs hit a little harder today than they might’ve then

This was amazing I already knew and loved several songs from this album and found a few more.

C’est vraiment du bon Soul de qualité. Les bangers comme Addicted, Rehab et Back to Black se démarque énormément du lot, le reste est bien mais j’en aurais voulu un peu plus pour un 5.

I'm gonna enjoy this one! Amy Winehouse is a legend in the ska scene and this is her biggest hit before her tragic death in 2011. This is one of the albums I've always told myself I should listen to but never truly brought myself to it. Also interesting to see songs I haven't heard of despite them being her biggest hits. Rehab: Absolute certified banger, you'd be hard pressed not tap your foot along to this jam. You Know I'm No Good: Sounds a lot like a lot of ladies anthem. Amy Winhouse's voice and accompaniment is excellent. Even the break is amazing. Me & Mr Jones: LOVED this one Amy Winhouse belts it and still feels good on every line. Just Friends: A true ska track, two step, steel drums, and the ever present Amy to tie it together better than anyone else could. Back to Back: Never heard this one before despite it being her biggest hit. The Chorus is incredible but the lyrics are a lot darker than I expected. The Eternal struggle of being a mans side piece but not able to pull yourself from that entanglement. I doubt theirs anything deeper there but you could lay this across addiction and it would map easily. Love Is A Losing Game: This song is a lot more understated but holding to the themes of the previous tracks. I really love the full string accompaniment. Tears Dry On Their Own: I start to get the feeling that Amy's song are all in relation to how she feels with a man. Once again a very dark ballad which an incredible chorus.

So good but sad

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wake up alone is crazy.

8.8

Love the album but makes me sad to listen What a talent and spirit lost

Really nice album!

This one is way better then her other album on this list.

Good album start to finish.

Una excelente voz, con variedad de Blues y pop. Muy buena!

She is so slay. Her voice. Her emotions. Fav is probs valerie

first time listening, enjoyed it quite a lot. listened to deluxe edition 2x (2 cd) + 1 more regular. 4.0/5

4.5 stars. Amy Winehouse is pop music that I really dig. She is now more soul than jazz, but the backing instrumentals are still really nice and don't get in the way. Voice is just so listenable. Depth and emotion in the lyrics. Kicks off with the ultra-catchy "Rehab" but there's not a skip on the album.

Outstanding, an old favorite. Thanks for starting my day with this.

Obviously great vocals, and a nice sound that is reminiscent at times of some of the best Motown tracks.

Top album

Definitely embedded in my brain as formative music memories.

Pretty great. Definitely worth the hype.

This was on my "give a proper listen to" list, sobthanks for the nudge.

An excellent homage to the jazz and soul legends of the 40s, 50s and 60s with a little Caribbean twist from time to time. Amy's reverence and knowledge of the music of the past is all over the lyrics and music. A great album, but painful to think what else she could have given us.

Really like her. Tragic loss.

Nice!

so jane just got her shop i cant believe it im so glad except thats just the thing, im not surprised all. in fact, i never really had a doubt in my mind. shes cut from a different cloth, shes knows something no-one else knows, and shes going to nail it we really needed albums like this in 2006 oh yeah the shop used to be called back to blank lololol

Forgot about it. Classy stuff man. Love it

Reminds me of Adele

Lots of wallowing, I'm wallowing with her.

Great album, it had been a while since I listened to all of it! IT was nice paying attention to all the instruments (and empty spaces between them)

Well done.

Dritbra greier! Så nærme 5'ern du kommer tror jeg

What a voice!

Banger after bop. Winehouse simultaneously revived and redefined a genre with 11 tracks in 34 minutes. So many great songs on here like Rehab, You know I'm No Good, Tears Dry, and on and on. Her voice is at its prime on this record and each track is composed with that in mind. I'm pretty sure I've listened to this album before, but I (re)discovered some new-to-me songs that are now in rotation. I love this album.

Great record. What a talent. Rocked it a star because there’s really only one great song (Back to Black)

Didn't realize we were robbed when she died. I would say Adele is a pretty good comparison in terms of voice quality and style. But Amy really keeps it real with drug-laced heartbreak. Definitely will remember for romance.

La verdad, no sé si alguna vez había escuchado el álbum entero, pero hacerlo en orden es como escuchar una especie de musical de la historia de Winehouse sabiendo ya que acaba mal y en el que te hubiera encantado contestar: "No, tía, tú eres buenísima, pero estás muy mal rodeada". Que un álbum de ese estilo lo petara así bien entrados los dos mil es una cosa alucinante, pero tan comprensible como que luego el aleatorio me haya puesto a Marvin Gaye y su "Ain't no mountain high enough", a la que samplea el ritmo "Tears dry on their own". Lamento haberme perdido su concierto en el FIB estando allí y aún me acuerdo de la noche en la terraza de una amiga brindando por ella el día que se fue.

Haven't listened to this one in years. What's even more apparent now is what a great singer we've lost. If you close your eyes you think that you're listening to one of the jazz greats of old, although she made the sound thoroughly modern. Her most enduring songs are on this album.

I know this album pretty well as my other half plays it a lot! I think it's a bit of a modern classic. I'm not really a big fan of "Rehab" as I feel it sounds a bit gimmicky - almost like a novelty single. But overall the old school sound and the modern lyrics work well against each other and I like most of the songs.

Modern classic.

Tortured soul

I have heard of her but never heard her music, very jazzy and I honestly liked it.

classic for me. RIP

Very talented. Still not exactly my favorite kind of music but still pretty good.

This album really showcases how amazing of a singer Amy Winehouse really was. Her amazing vocal performances are really the highlight of every song. The lyrics are certainly at times hard to listen to in hindsight, but this is definitely a great album. My favourites were You Know I’m No Good and Tears Dry on Their Own

Perhaps she should have gone to rehab... Really captures the feel of 60s soul music but brings a modern(ish) spin to the lyrics. Very possibly one of the greatest pop/funk albums of all time. Too many megahits on this album to not give it a 5

A staple for 40 year old white women. Honestly isn’t too bad as I thought it’d be I liked the instrumentals and her voice is alright. Back to black was definitely my favourite song. Id probably give it a 6.5-7

Favorites: Rehab Video, Back to Black, Love is a Losing Game. Blues and Jazz. Beautiful singer songwriter. Flawed yes but she left quite a legacy for a life cut short at 27.

Killer album!

Excelente. Um dos maiores albuns pop de todos os tempos. Recheado de clássicos, ainda que perca força do meio pro fim, a primeira metade é arrasadora. Destaques para: 1. Rehab 2. You Know I'm No Good 3. back to black

Fantastic album. A modern classic. Amy had so much soul, and she is really delivering here

Best lekker, ik snap de hype wat beter

I only knew a few WAR songs but this album has some great songs and is great to listen to straight through! Really like City, Country, City on this album

I really love Amy Winehouse and her style here, but some of the mixing here really makes me angry. It doesn't feel stylistic, just bad at times. It's not egregious enough that it makes me hate it, but it's really noticeable. Outside of that this album is wonderful. Fantastic instrumentals, production, and vocals on every single track. I think with a remaster this would be an easy 5, but it should not sound this aluminum-can-y made in 2006.

This project has cemented me as an Amy Winehouse fan! This album, while quite sad, was excellent and I really enjoyed it. Listens: 2 Fave Tracks: Back To Black, Love Is A Losing Game Rating: 4

I want to give this 5, but the back quarter of this isn’t so strong. But man most of the record is gold. Her combo of old US soul with songs about love, drinking and the various fuckeries of life is so good.

Skipped this when released 18 years ago. Felt the singles were overhyped and I wasn’t into the retro aesthetic. Luckily the two singles were the first two tracks on the album and got past them first on a full listen. Blown away by the rest of the tracks. The marriage of 60s girl group instrumentation/vocals with lyrics touching on throughly modern struggles and triumphs, if done any less earnestly, could come off as cheesy, but it’s packaged in such a way as to be highly enjoyable, carried by her palpable enthusiasm for this kind of music. Should earn frequent relistens if only to remind me of the feeling you get hearing talent meet passion.

This is an artist who eventually won me over because of her talent and her persona. Initially, I really didn't like the sound of her voice because it sounded contrived-- like a 50's sound. That's to say, I think I'm finally seeing what everyone else already saw. Rehab is my most familiar and least favorite song on this album. If she wasn't singing about the weed dealer and fuckery and all, this album really could've been a 1950's RnB album, so that's weird. But her voice is strong here. The instrumentals and accompanying vocals are really just window dressing or her powerful voice and often strong lyrics. And her voice is pretty lush even when it's singing about darkness which it often is.

So sad that she wasted such a brilliant talent. Grateful for what we have of her work.

Very nice one!

I didn't love her other album but this is really solid. What a shame that she left this world at such an early age.

Highlights: Rehab You know I'm no Good Me & Mr Jones Back to Black Valerie - Live Cupid Some Unholy War - Down Tempo To Know Him Is To Love Him - Live An excellent album from an excellent singer. Amy Whinehouse has a beautiful voice that is complimented by the mood and pacing of the songs. The first half of the album is nothing short of incredible. The second half doesn't quite hit the same high. The deluxe edition second disc adds some excellent tracks as well. Definitely an album I will come back to and one that I have listened to some of the songs many times in my life already!

Timeless voice that's completely unique. The band that accompanies her nails the tones to match her style. This album starts off with a mega hit in Rehab, continues strong through the middle with Back to Black and finishes on solid track with Addicted. Unlike many albums I've heard, the songs flow from one to another with ease. The stylistic choices made by the artist stay consistent through the record but don't get repetitive. The themes of love and addiction and the resulting pitfalls are highlighted by her smoky and expressive voice. Nothing about the performance feels designed by big wigs in an office somewhere. Fav tracks: Rehab, You know I'm no good, Back to Black, Love is a losing game, Addicted.

Good

Like this better than the other amy winehouse we got

Very good album, with some absolute classics.

Loved the first half of this album a lot, loved the second half a bit less but it's in no way bad.

ok

Clearly one of the greatest soul vocalists of our generation. This album can do no wrong. Only God knows the songs Amy would have continued to sing, had she been able to battle her demons.

you know what, as someone who really dislikes Amy Winehouse and her music, I am delighted to find this album was pretty damn good. Rehab is a great song, but the rest of the album is at a good level too. maybe its because I'm getting older, or my taste has just always been weird and awful, but I'm glad I got a chance to listen to this again.

Harrowing but lovely. Modern torch songs with a 60’s soul twist. The Dap-Kings are the secret weapon on this record, they’re a great band and they and Winehouse (what a voice!) complement each other perfectly, like chocolate and milk. It’s an inspired combo, and it’s a sad shame she is no longer with us to make more great albums like this.

I've heard the name Amy Winehouse - but didn't know her music. Really enjoyed this album; recognized several of the songs. Would def listen to again.

My expectation heading in is to not like this. But I enjoyed Rehab, You Know I'm No Good and Me & Mr. Jones more than expected. Tears Dry On Their Own probably the first track that I think I'd like to come back to. I can appreciate this album without really wanting to dip into it too much myself. I think I have to give it at least a 4 because I don't think there are any bad tracks, but it mostly washes over me. It's impressive how Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson made this album that so clearly riffs on a previous time/style, but is also unique and inimitable. I can't think of any other 21st century albums that achieve this sound with any sort of similar quality. Fave Tracks: Tears Dry On Their Own, He Can Only Hold Her 3.9/5

I already liked *Frank*, and this one's even better.

Very good. A few high highs and no real lows.

- wow what a voice - clearly influenced Adele, this must be the OG for this sound - WHY DON’T YOU COME OVER VALERIEEEEEE

Talented lady.

Not as good as Frank but certainly a classic, can’t go wrong with a bit of Winehouse.

not as gritty or good as frank but still top tier

Pues, quitando las dos canciones típica de Amy Winehouse, nunca había oído otra canción suya y me ha molao bastante. Siento que es algo que podría ponerme diariamente de fondo si estoy en esa vibra.

The titular track is a masterpiece. The rest of the album less so, but its solid, doesn't overstay its welcome and ultimately deserves more than 3.

The songs fit the voice which channels the person. Somewhat depressing on the face of it but pretty powerful nevertheless. Whether the style was planned or arose during the sessions it clearly works. The production warrants a strong assist here. Overall a fine album.

Amazing that I didn't listen to this before An amazing voice, irreverent lyrics. A huge talent.

6/11, 55%

7/10

I don't live under a rock so of course I have heard most of the tunes on this record, but that said, listening to all of it all at once, it's super impressive. What a talent! It's not exactly my cup of tea, so I'm not giving it a five, but it's really quite good.

One of the best soul albums of all time. Nothing short of that feat. It’s a brief album but remarkably consist and it’s tragic that this was her last.

Very good album. Enjoyed the sax in a number of the songs

I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected. Most of what I knew of Amy Winehouse previously was her singles, which are good but not really my taste. There are a lot of gems on this and her talent is undeniable.

Well done with a Motown throw back vibe. If that's what they were going for, great. If not, I would have liked to have heard something original in the vocals. Regardless, this is a very good album, and I think I just found my wife's xmas present. Thanks!

i love this album. i don't know how to rate it because i want to be critical for the degree to which it emulates its source material, but it's so committed to the bit that it WORKS. it sounds great 17 years after it arrived. i think the lyrics in particular work so well and lift it into the 21st century. as much as i love the singles, i love the less well-known tracks on this album. works together as an album, works broken out into singles. rip amy winehouse

I have no particular attachment to either artist, but at least once or twice I thought "Man Adele really stole her whole vocal sound didn't she" Me and Mr. Jones gets the album an extra star all by itself. "What kind of fuckery is this" is a wonderful line

love the songs i knew, enjoyed the songs i didn't. 3.5

really solid front half but the back half kind of drags

So painfully soulful I always loved her voice

Loved this

Amazing voice, lovely retro vibe, tragic life. 4/5

Some absolute classics and in the right setting could be a 5 star album

Some top notch songs but others are transparent

An album with a retro 60s motown sounds made in 2006. She had a great voice, lyrically autobiographical, about her struggles with drugs that ultimately ended her life. Sadly we'll never know what she would have done. I enjoyed the modern take on a 60s sound, overall it was a good album. Standout tracks Rehab, Me & Mr. Jones, Back to Black, Tears Dry in Their Own, and Addicted

Amy Winehouse is such a pivotal figure in modern R&B. Super unique voice paired with a classic styling of Blues and Jazz instrumentation makes her wholly one of a kind.

Fantastic album! Already new a bunch of songs but I really enjoyed what I discovered =)

Really enjoyed this one. 3.5 out of 5.

Ive listened to it in the past and Amy Winehouse is amazing. She died too young

I can see why she's well regarded in pop-fan circles. Back in Black, Tears Dry on Their Own, and Wake Up Alone are standouts for me.

3.8

Ik kan de muzikaliteit echt wel respecteren, maar ik heb een diepgewortelde hekel aan haar stemgeluid. Ik denk dat dat ooit ontstaan is bij I'm Outta Love van Anastacia. Dat is van hetzelfde ruwe laken een vervelend schurend pak. Ik weet niet precies wat me ooit is aangedaan terwijl dat nummer aan stond, maar het zit me niet lekker. Ik heb dus echt wel moeite met haar stem. Al vind ik wel dat ze op dit album haar stem beter/fijner gebruikt dan op 'Frank'. Tot zo ver m'n rant. Ik gaf het album 'Frank' 2 sterren en ik vind dit album wel echt enorm veel beter. Dus ik kan niet anders dan keihard m'n eigen ongelijk toegeven: 4 sterren voor mejuffrouw Crackpand, waarbij ze wel echt gered wordt door de geweldige productie. Dit is kwalitatief gezien een topalbum, ook al is het niet mijn topalbum.

Didn’t really listen to her, I know she was a great artist but for me it’s a 4.

Amy is an insanely great performer, but not every song is the best idea it could be, and the production can be unsurprising

Considering time it was released, it’s a refreshing sound amidst the electronic pop sound of the mid-2000s. A love letter to 60s Motown without feeling tacky. Amy’s vocals feel raw and heartfelt. Great album.

Oh wow. This is a throwback from my school days. I think she's a tad overrated. BUT this is a very influential album for the English soul scene that birthed Adele

lol

It’s a good album…but I didn’t truly love it.Rehab is the only song i really liked,the rest of the album is alright.I guess I’m just not an Amt Winehouse kind of guy.I understand why this was so popular though.It’s a breath of fresh air compared to most of the other Music at the time.

Surprised by the quality of the album.

Coneixia 3 cançons d'aquest àlbum, i les tres m'encanten. Esperava que la resta de l'àlbum fos similar, i potser per això m'he decebut una mica. No hi ha cap cançó que m'hagi desagradat, i totes mantenen una bona qualitat, però tampoc m'ha agradat tant com em pensava. És un àlbum molt trist quan saps la seva història, i es nota la situació en la que ella es trobava en la lletra i la melodia de moltes cançons

Surprisingly good- didn’t think I’d be a fan 8/10

This is a difficult record to rate. For all intents and purposes it is a five. Production and performance is perfect. Winehouse's career cracked the protective shell of music history letting the spirits of 50s, 60s and 70s soul and R&B to re-infect music for years to come. Yes, I am aware that this music was always alive and well in a genre sense, and there have always been artist build on it and perfecting it, buy Winehouse jammed it into the mainstream shoving pop music contemporaries out of her way. Can I call it a five if I am not tickled enough to want to come back to it with any frequency? I might listen again, at some point, but when?

Easy listening. Great for weekend mornings

solid. a couple of classics which i love

Nema se što puno reć za Amy, jako dobar album, al ne baš ono mega dobar ka što bi čovik očekiva.

Super godt album.

Soulful, reflective, and energetic. Strong showing across the album. Surprising to be able to combine those qualities in pop consumable hooks and tracks.

-Very soulfull - clean vocals

Savršen dablin pab album. 4.5

I've only heard the singles, and at the time was not as open-minded to different music genres. Rehab is such a fantastic opening song, though very tragic given Amy Winehouse's death. I like this more than I expected I would. I'm sad I never gave this more of a chance when it was originally released. 4/5

voice pairs well with the big band instruments

They tried to get me to listen to my 3rd album out of 1001, and I said, Yes, Yes, Yes. It was a jam.

slay

Great album and a great talent. You hear MoTown running deep and wide throughout this album.

Pretty solid, the production and her voice are really cool but the overall themes don't really land with me. Good music but not exactly my taste

It was good. Fun songs to sing along to

7/10 Amy is a great singer some great songs on the album but I don’t think I would listen to the full thing again. Favorite song is back to black

Never listened to Amy before, beautiful timbre, some impressive arrangements as well. Such a shame she left us as early as she did, she had a lot more art to make.

Sunday mornings don't get much better

Incredible album. Amy Winehouse’s voice is the star of the album, her tone is amazing. Unfortunately a little front loaded, with some not quite as satisfying deep cuts on the second half of the album but as it’s a concise 34 minutes it doesn’t detract too much from the album. The neo-soul feel makes the album feel far older than it is, but that isn’t a negative. Overall I really enjoyed it but I don’t see myself coming back to it too frequently, aside from a few key tracks, the standouts being ‘Me and Mr. Jones’ ‘Back to Black’ and ‘Rehab’

Riktigt bra, har hört talas om och hört dängorna förut men blev väldigt positivt överraskad. Särskilt blandningen av genrer uppskattas

Great album but very sad that she died so young and in such a tragic way.

4.5

Great songs.

Well then... It's Amy Winehouse as we all know her. Nothing less, nothing more. Powerful voice, full of passion.

Amy sure had one hell of a voice. I wasn’t a fan when she was actively recording, mostly bc Rehab seemed like such a cheesy one-hit wonder kind of deal. I still don’t like that song. But then one day I heard Back to Black and realized there was real talent here. This album is her best work overall, and despite Rehab’s annoying ear worm quality it is a major part of her legacy as an artist. Rest in power, Amy.

Paula listened to some of the songs because she’s an Amy fan and gives it a four👍…

I love the way she uses her voice, and her lyrical twists. Usually I wouldn't go for such retro music, but she takes it somewhere else, in a way that other similar artists couldn't. Such a tragedy the way she was torn apart.

Great sound. Some really nice tracks.taken far to soon.

Such a voice. Many great songs on this one.

Excellent rhythms, fitting voice style, and pure fun.

Not much I can add to the convo here. An all time voice. So much charisma in the lyrics and delivery. Great fun and often a bit heartbreaking. Four and a half. Fave track: Tears Dry on Their Own

great soul-y R&B, good listen throughout the entire album

A very good album with some super hits. The only thing that bugs me is my tears will dry on there own has the potential to be the best song but the verse kind of feels out of time and it runs me the wrong way I don't know

was okay getting ms winehouse two albums in a row made this fall a bit flat on my ears, plus i was distracted while listening.

Excellent . Love her music.

Just a grand Ole time. Cannot believe I was duped my whole life into thinking this came out in the 80s instead of 2006 whaat

The Ghostface track was the rug that tied the whole album together. Now it's missing??

Amy Winehouse is an artist I always meant to get around to so I could see what all the hubbub was about and now that I finally have I can see I was missing out. I love the old school motown, swing, bluesy grooves that back up this girl's amazing voice. That's pretty much all this album does. It's a bluesy pop album about substance abuse, loss and regret. If you're turned off by it from the opening track it doesn't really do anything to win you over as the album progresses.

Cracker of an album, but last few songs aren't quite as strong

The song and Amy's voice aside, the instruments and mixing of 'You know I'm no good' are brillaint. Just Friends - another great production and has a very 60's vibe. 'Rehab' and 'Addicted' topical in AW's life I suppose. 'Our day will come' differnt from other tracks. 'Mr. & Mrs. Jones' another great production, with a jazzy feel.lppl) The chord structures and piano stabbed chords in 'Back to black' and 'Wake up alone' give them a 50s / 60s feel. 'He can only hold her' and others, make up a great album. 4 out of 5 for me.

This is lovely. Wonderful vocals and lyrics, nostalgic instrumentals and lush production. A major talent tragically lost too soon.

Musiikki kuullostaa kun ei saisi pierua ulos mutta saakin mutta se tulee hiljaa ulos mutta se ei haittaa.

Finally! We didn't have Frank on here, did we? This is our first from Amy on the list, and hopefully not the last. I'm a huge fan of Amy Winehouse, what an incredible voice, and unlike someone like Adele she doesn't just make bland pop ballads with that gift, she repurposes jazz standards, puts her own spin on classic soul songs, sings "what kind of fuckery is this?" There's an unmistakeable edge to her music, and unfortunately that might be attributable to the substances. She died at 27, so a member of that tragic club of artists of immense talent that left us way too soon. Ironic that the song "Back to Black" apparently is not about heroin, but she ended up doing that later. "Rehab," by my count, is her worst song. I skip it everytime. But so many excellent gems on here. I miss her. Favorite tracks: Tears Dry On Their Own, Me & Mr. Jones, Back to Black, You Know I'm No Good, Wake Up Alone, He Can Only Hold Her. Album cover: The original British one kinda sucks, her sitting on a stool in front of a chalkboard. The American release is much more striking and memorable, for whatever my opinion is worth. 4.5/5

Autobiography in music form!!

Excellent album. I don’t care for the rehab song, but the rest is really good.

I always liked the singles from this. The hits are easy 5s, the others are a 3. Four seems fair here.

7/10 todos temones

Very well written, produced and sung album. The whole album has that 1960s wall-of-sound feeling without being a copycat of that style - it's also modern, raw and very soulful. Amy had a beautiful voice. I enjoyed this album quite a lot.

Genres: Soul, rhythm and blues, R&B, neo soul, pop Formed: 2002 Run time: 11 songs, 34 min, 46 sec The second and final studio album by the singer and songwriter. The album title hints at the “black mood” Winehouse is suffering at the time. It explores addiction and adultery and the guilt and grief that causes and the resultant heartbreak and trauma in a relationship. She was such a talented singer songwriter. The troubles in her life resulted in some iconic songs. Without the troubles, I wonder what sort of music she would be making? Even if it wasn’t as raw and edgy as what she did make, at least she’d still be here! Spotify: Least popular song: >47M Most popular song: <778M plays. I much preferred this album to “Frank”. Listen Again?: Yes My Rating: ****

The first half of this is phenomenal It just trails off a bit at the end so ends up as close to 5⭐️ as you can get whilst being a 4

not bad

Solid mid 4

Brilliant, characteristic trumpetty neo-soul from before neo-soul became sexy again. It has a lowkey twee Duffy cube to the production which is a shame but the tracks are otherwise tightly produced and the songs are magnificent. Lyrically very honest, an excellent window into that moment and noughties north London indie scene, good insight into a vulnerable, chaotic, manipulative, expressive personality. Not 100% my taste but 100% complete in and of itself.

she's hwite??? Favorite Tracks: Tears Dry On Their Own, Addicted, Rehab 4.5/5

Soulful, powerful, beautiful, and heartbreaking. RIP

first time listening have heard rehab you know i’m no good me & mr jones tears dry on their own wake up alone he can only hold her

Amy Winehouse, what could've been! It's a shame her artistry tends to be overshadowed by what happened in her personal life because this is one hell of a soulful record. It's a modern recapture of the 1960s, sung beautifully and produced really well too. Those musical touches all throughout (thanks, Mark Ronson) breathe even more life into the album. Standout tracks are You Know I'm No Good, Back to Black, and Love is a Losing Game.

Classic! Makes me want to explore more jazz

Amy Winehouse was exquisite

surprisingly enjoyed this

Yes, good, yes

I was so ready not to like this but it really kicks ass. Enjoyed it too to bottom. The Deluxe version has a bunch of ska/reggae tracks at the end! Even better

Interesting first album. Obviously heard many of these songs a ton. Really do like it but never listened straight through. Title track still stands out as best, most emotive. Deep cuts are pretty good. Tears… has a great opening verse, smooth chorus. Overall it sounds pretty plastic, overly compressed. The gimmick of Motown throwback isn’t as impressive in 2023. Deluxe version is a little less loud.

Her Voice performance on the whole album is really terrific. And Greatness of Mark Ronson's song writing really shows

Very good

Great artist and well deserved entry on this list, only personal musical taste is probably stopping me from giving this the 5 stars it deserves

This is a unique album. I´ve never been really a fan of Amy Winehouse, but I consider this album to be a real piece of music, that I would highly recomend to anyone intered not only into Amy´s career, but also into R&B. The album starts with "Rehab", which I really didn´t liked too much, but the next tracks I really enjoyed them, in fact I enjoyed the whole album, something that honestly I didn´t expect. Fav Tracks: You know I´m not good, Just Friends, Tears dry on their own, Wake up alone.

This album doesn't break new ground but honestly it doesn't have to. The arrangements on this record in combination with Amy's voice and charisma bring this to the top of its genre all by themselves. This really does not have to behind the classics of old but should be named alongside them. Standouts are definately the singles but the rest is still very good.

Really good voice. Feels like some songs are lacking in something but great album anyway

as good as everyone says

mid

I don't consider myself an Amy Winehouse fanboi, but this album is really good. I don't remember how it looked back in 2006 when this was released, but it definitely feels very fresh and stands out in today's climate, which is really cool! Very good singing, overall nice with some soul/jazz/blues.

Oh man what a start. Rehab, You know I'm no Good and Back to black. All great songs. This is a breath of fresh air for this collection of albums as it feels different and also suprisingly modern. I really like the style and the lyrics are great and personal.

Well, the only song I know from her is Rehab which feels bad since she was obviously a good singer that ended up dying early from losing her battle with addiction. This is actually really good. I am in a predicament of sorts. I enjoy this for the most part and Winehouse is good at singing, but I don't think I would put most of these songs on a playlist. A low 4/5

Incredibly iconic, Soulfully delivered

Fue mejor de lo que creí. Cuando empezó la primer canción, honestamente me desanime, pues está tan quemada que bajó mis expectativas, pero creo que terminó siendo mejor, porque el resto del álbum me terminó encantando. Tiene suficiente personalidad para ser memorable y ciertamente se siente la inspiración que tuvo con la música de los 60s, lo trae de una forma más moderna y lo logra con éxito. Le doy 4 pero está en la parte alta de la categoría.

Amy is love. Beautiful voice, beautiful music.

A super popular album, from a super talented and extremely tragic singer. Very strong emphasis on style, but the songs are good enough quality to back it up and the record is short enough to not get boring. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: Back To Black Date listened: 31/05/23

Tragedy. Beautiful voice sang sad songs.

Good album, easy listen for any occasion. The hits are great and deep cuts decent also

Damn that was good! Each song was a different kind of fun, modern doowop/soul and they were all great. And that genre fits Amy Winehouse's voice so well

What a voice! And what great songs!

The production and vocals are great. It was ubiquitous at the time. Some great little melodies.

Its iconic but you cant escape that the second side peters off quite a bit.

I don't have a lot to say about this album, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. I feel like it does get a bit samey after a while, but the style of music on the album and her vocal performances are a breath of fresh air 4/5

I didn't realize it until just now, but I missed Amy Winehouse. Man, this first track is so much sadder now. But this album is pretty solid, through and through. I remember listening to it a lot when it first came out - this was a much fresher sound back then and was easy to replay over and over. Amy's got some distinguished pipes and these songs - ahem - slap. Nothing wrong here.

It's easy to see why this is so popular. A good voice; that classic soul sound that people seem to like; honest, personal lyrics backed up by hard-won (and ultimately tragic) experience. Back to Black, You Know I'm No Good, Tears Dry On Their Own, Rehab - they're all great songs. Personally it’s not completely ‘my jam’ and some of the album tracks seem a bit weak. But I do think it’s an important and impressive record, especially lyrically, so I’ll give it 3.5 stars, rounded up.

Like it!

This was great, love Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse sought out to realise her vision and succeeded in creating an album so accessible that both music toffs AND middle aged divorced women can enjoy it.

Lot of sadness to this for the obvious reasons, but a great album. Rehab has been overplayed but it's solid throughout. Shame she didn't get the help she needed; a huge talent.

I didn’t expect to like this!

She knew what was up.

V good

4 stars! really cool

Easily the most important blue eyed soul album of the 21st century, paved the way for artists like Adele. Rest easy Amy.

Such a banger. So many classics on this album. RIP amy

Great album, maybe a bit overplayed at release but I think with some distance it really holds up well, good stuff.

Solid album all around

Very good album

4.5

Amy Winehouse was the first celebrity death I was aware of. This album is absolutely iconic, and very very good. Fav tracks: Rehab, Me & Mr Jones, Back to Black, Least fav tracks: Addicted, Some Unholy War

I'd forgotten that she came from more of a jazz background, which is evident on the album tracks. It is a strong album. I can't listen to Rehab, but You Know I'm No Good and Back to Black make up for it. Can't believe this was 17 years ago, still sounds fresh. Only 4 stars, not sure about the album tracks, they are quite bland compared to the emotion and sadness on show elsewhere. RIP - I do wish she'd taken Rehab with her.

So many hits on this one. Interesting that it's such a fresh perspective on a seventy-ish sound.

What a great voice she had

Ach meid, was je nou maar naar rehab gegaan... Ik krijg altijd zo'n enorm dubbel gevoel bij dat nummer. Maarja, verder wel gewoon een supergoed album, zo'n totaal ander gevoel dan bij alle andere muziek uit de zeroes. Ik kon het destijds niet echt waarderen, maar snap het nu wel beter. Toch lukt het me niet om 5 sterren te geven, 4 is ook goed.

Ah Amy, once a nearly neighbour of mine in Camden Town, how I remember your nocturnal activities and the clamour of the paps as they followed you around at 3am outside my bedroom window. Truly tragic what happened to a clearly troubled soul and you would hope not even 15 years on society would be able to help such an individual better. Anyway, the music... not my usual cup of tea but this is surely her magnus opus, Winehouse has not only found the greatest extent of her vocal abilities but has a sass and confidence to flaunt them in the best possible way. Sultry, seductive and sexy, it draws you in.

I always had thought Amy Winehouse was a tad novelty and didn't get the hype when she was alive. Then, of course after her tragic death she kind of faded from the forefront of everyone's mind - this record is a damn good one, in retrospect - without the dressing of fashion or hype.

Day 7 Well, this is awkward. In my previous review where I rated some Elvis album, I gave this list the benefit of the doubt for being made in 2005 and there not being as many resources to find music then. Now I'm getting a 2006 album. Nonetheless I'm very happy to finally get my first 2000s album. I know a few songs on this album and of course know Amy Winehouse so it should be a good listen. 8 - I'm pretty sure this is her most popular song. It's the least favorite of the three I know from her but that's not to say it's bad by any means. I don't really know how to describe it but I really like the old school jukeboxy sound from this song. 9 - Funnily enough, I heard this song when I was like 8 from a Raving Rabbids game. This song is insanely good. Her voice fits this sound so well. I also love the stuff like the saxophone (?) solo. 7 - I know there's a song called Me & Mrs Jones that I have to assume this song falls somewhere in line with but I haven't heard that song and quite frankly don't care enough to listen so I'll just be judging this based on it's own merits. I think the song is fine. It kind of sounds like an old school love ballad. I don't really think her voice works all that well on this but it isn't bad. 7 - a lot of the same feelings as the last track. She seems to have a rougher voice which can be a very good thing but I don't think it works on these slower love songs. 6 - this one wasn't interesting to me. 8 - I don't know what the difference between this song and the other love songs are but this one is doing it for me. 8 - it kind of sounds like those songs at the end of family movies which is great because I love cheesy songs like that. It's also just nice where it sounds like Amy Winehouse is having fun. 7 - it has a bittersweet sound. I like it. 6 7 5 - not feeling this one. Something about the background instruments and the lyrics and her voice aren't adding up. But you know you're doing something right when me not feeling a song is a 5. The playlist I used to listen to this album also had a overwatch video in it for some reason. 🤷‍♂️ Overall: This album was awesome. There's a lot of fun songs on here and while I do think there are some skips I don't think there are any genuine stinkers. 76/110 or 69% however I'm going to give it 4 stars despite the numbers not adding up like that because I can and it's my review. RIP Amy Winehouse

4.1 + A huge talent we lost far too soon. Given the bangers on this, it saddens me that Amy Winehouse's star has faded over the years. "Back To Black" channels such darkness, conveying intense emotion both in the lyric and vocals, over deathly swirls of strings. "Rehab" is a modern play on 12-bar blues, addressing drug addiction with bald-faced directness. Deeper cuts harken back to some of the best Motown joints. Also of note is "Wake Up Alone", an intricately arranged ballad with a complex chord structure that builds, unfolds and collapses into nothing (reflecting the mood of the lyrics).

Yep. Enjoyed. Artist #992 on last.fm

Mucho mejor que cuando lo escuché por primera vez. Gran álbum.

Strong album, although there are some songs that felt a bit like fillers.

An absolute classic :)

A great album in which Amy trades in her jazz chops for queen of soul quality stuff. No she's not Aretha, but man she's good. 4.5 stars

Wonderful soul and I think the first time I spent listening to an entire album. It's bang up work and shows what is possible in music

Amy 🖤

Still good.

how did i miss amy winehouse? embarrassed this was totally a musical blind spot to me. 2 listens through and loved the jazzy r&b with swagger and flair.

RIP to a legend

Great album. The original “Adele” voice before she made it big. Such a tragic loss at such a young age. Bought the vinyl after listening.

This album sounded fresh at the time in some way, but as with other retro-albums (think Lenny Kravitz or Fleet Foxes) I prefer to go back to the times it refers to, so in this case just to put on a Stax album. I will give it a 4 instead of the usual retro-3, as the album is so strong in many aspects.

Extraordinary vocal performance

She was awesome. Great voice, great attitude, and it comes through on just about every track.

I do like Amy, great voice and this album is a classic!

Sadly, "Back To Black" was an autobiographical call for help. And, this LP was my introduction to The Dap Tones, the Brooklyn NY neo-funk and soul band that backed Amy Winehouse on this powerhouse of a record/album. I've since latched on to nearly every Dap Tone Records artist and side project. "Back To Black" is not consistently good but, overall, it's a great, must-have album.

Pozabila sem, koliko hitov je Amy imela s tem albumom. Zelo dobra tekstopiska je.

notes - second and last album by amy winehouse - soul/r&b album - amy was really into 60s music at the time so lots was done to recreate that sound for the album - lots of stuff recorded live off the floor to add to the vintage vibes - producer mark ronson even panned the drums all the way to one side but that was changed in the mix - beefy vinyl distortion added to the album that gives it a very specific character, kinda distracting though fav - love is a losing game - LOVE the little touches of string and vibraphone least fav - tears dry on their own - amy sounds kinda out of her element here - like shes struggling to keep up 4/5 - could see this being higher without the weird distortion

👍

Stunning. So sad she died so young. Her voice and spirit - as well as musicality - was amazing.

Good

It's a good album especially for the mid 2000s. I do feel people who rave about her never have truly listened to any female Jazz vocalist, even contemporary ones. Though It is pop music rather than Jazz and style will always stomp substance in that case.

I always get sad listening to her now. This was a monster of a record and it was everywhere at the time. There should have so much more to come.

I never really gave Winehouse a chance when she was alive. Which was my bad, she's got a great voice, and I enjoyed this album a lot.

8/10

Such a great album, beautiful voice. tragic life.

Great voice and mostly great songs.

Well overplayed now, but what an album. Her voice has an affectation, and I really hate the open track, but it's impossible for me to deny both her writing talent, her vocal strength, or what a landmark album this was. Four stars for all that.

I have, despite its massive popularity managed to somehow never listen to any of Winehouse's music. That was a huge mistake, this is excellent.

Love her sound! Classic collection of her best.

'60s pop soul married with '00s R&B. What more could one possibly ask for?

This is the perfect opportunity to finally listen to this album from Amy Winehouse. Honestly, she is the real deal, she has the pipes and the songs to make this record memorable. I wouldn't say she's a "great" singer, but combined with the terrific musical arrangements, retro sound and her powerful voice, this is the whole package. Everyone is aware of her personal issues and her tragic death and I can't help being reminded of (my last post), Janis Joplin. Both recorded only 2 proper albums and their potential for even bigger and better things was never realized. It's unfair to make the comparison musically, but this a near perfect record.

Very nice, just very good. Good. Nice. Good. Nice. 4/10

Great talent but what a waste. Single-handedly brought back that jazzy club soulful style of singing. I find Rehab to be one of the weaker tracks tbh. you Know Im No good, Back To Black and Addicted are all great great songs. Almost a 5 but not quite

Thats some good shit. It is just some trackst that took it away from a 5/5

Amazing singer.

Definite appreciation of soul is needed here. I enjoyed it a great deal. It's interesting how the album is probably as short as one of those soul albums: around 35 minutes. The bonus tracks featured are also really good, including her version of Cupid. I like her vocals, particularly. The low range really hits hard. Great stuff.

Pretty good makes me want to get up and boogie

So so good. I love this album, but am not always in the headspace for it. So 4 stars.