Back To Black

The infamous Amy Winehouse. She can sing, no doubt! The musical is not my favourite, however - which is why I don't own this album. But I always recognized her as a musical talent.

Muy bueno, para escucharlo almenos una vez

No skips so sultry and fun to sing along to

Really excellent and pretty short. A lot of other albums on this list should take notes…

20 years on, when every lightweight The Voice/X Factor/Idol/whatever contestant has a soul fry to their voice, 'Back to Black' sounds cliched and tired. But you cannot overestimate the impact this had when it came out in 2006: it was the era of new rock and Brooklyn hipster bands, and suddenly this sexy, slinky Wall of Sound erupted from London and recast popular music in its image. Of course it is now tinged with sadness and tragedy. All those songs about drug-fueled love and refusing rehab were too hard-earned, depriving us of an answer as to whether Winehouse was a genuine superstar or lightning in a bottle. Perhaps it is too soon to properly judge. Mark Ronson remains ascendant; so much of popular music today carries either his signature or his influence. Maybe we need another decade for music to move on in order to look back with clear ears. But in the meantime we have that voice, that attitude, these songs. Winehouse can more than hold her own with the pop divas of the 21st century, and indeed with the originals from the 60s - and that's some serious company to keep.

This isn't really my style but I think it is quite good. Hard to listen to this without considering the destructive power of addiction. 3.7

I don't get the hype. It's good, not spectacular. Way better than the first album though.

9/10… jazzy soul / pop blues / *2006

3/5 doesn't sound bad or good enough to justify the weirdness people have about her

I want to like this, but only a couple songs are good

Personally feel she’s a bit overrated but I did enjoy the listen. Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Back to Black, You Know I’m No Good

I get the criticisms that she's ripping off styles from previous eras, but....come on, it is pretty catchy. I've heard this album a handful of times previously and figured I'd be relatively neutral on it based on my memories, but its better than that. I don't think there was a single track where I ever got tired of the gimmick.

This has aged so well. A very cool record by one of pop musics most tragic persons.

Smoky, wine-soaked backdoor deals, deal the cards and turn down the lights. And turn up this fuckery.

Amy is unique and this album puts her heart in all of ours. it’s really connective and blusey and soulful. honestly who could not like it.

What a talent. Bluesy, jazzy, evoking visions of smoke-filled lounges and martinis. What a tragedy.

Unmatched talent stolen by music industry greed

Amy Winehouse, four stars...

Fairly decent album with a soul kick. Winehouse was an icon for sure.

A potentially perfect album. A classic in both the public and personal canon. It sounds entirely familiar while being completely unique. My favorite track is likely Tears Dry On Their Own, with the hidden melancholy of Rehab a close second.

34 minutes of Amy's beautiful soulful voice.

I think in many ways this is the most ‘classic’ 2000s album. It really does sound like it could have been produced in the 60s. The one downside is that the singles are overplayed and less enjoyable than they once were.

What a new wave RnB and a voice how and why such talents get lost so young ?

Amy Winehouse had a stunning voice and while there were more "hits" on this album, I didn't connect with it the way I did her other one.

she makes bitterness sound so good :( rip diva

Should've been the start of a starling career. Still a formidable set of songs.

i find this era (and Ronson's throwback soul stuff in general) to be a bit flat and sterile but Amy is such a powerhouse that it wills it past that hurdle

muy nostálgico, que proyectos nuevos nos hubiese entregado Amy si tan solo estuviera aun con nosotros.

Good album, not my cup of tea, knew a few songs and could appreciate the music. 3/5

- What a voice! - I like the reimagining of 60s songs because I'm tired of the bubblegum 60s music and this has a bite with her vulnerable and kind of tragic lyrics. - The songs are catchy as hell. - The last couple songs don't really measure up to the others.

it felt kinga short, but very good songs. iconic.

Debatiendo si ponerle un 4 o un 5. Buenísimo, varias canciones muy buenas, se me pasó volando. No le pongo un 5 solo por preferencia personal, pero sería un 4,5.

I still don't "get" the obsession critics have for her. I have to say I completely agree with what I said for Frank (2003) when that came up in my queue; "OK singing, OK songs. Not my thing."

Somewhat of a tough album for me to judge: the singles including "Rehab" and "You Know I'm No Good" are among the best songs of the decade, but the rest of the album does not live up to the hype.

Man, this takes me back... I remember playing "Rehab" to go to sleep when I was a kid about 6 to 8 years old (I think). Weird track to sleep to, since it sounds very upbeat, but I guess it worked back then. Either way, this is a fantastic pop soul album that blends quite well a traditional and modern sound. The main attraction of this record is Amy Winehouse's incredible and emotional voice, but the instrumentation doesn't hold back either. Starting with the incredible "Rehab", the song offers some super catchy and memorable melodies from both the vocals and the horns playing. It is also quite ambitious, featuring a lot of different instruments that add a lot of detail, such as the bells. As I said, the nature of the track is very uplifting, even though the lyrics are quite tragic, with Amy stating that she refused to go to rehabilitation. Next is also one of the best songs of the album "You Know I'm No Good", the first hard hitting song with one of the most emotional performances from Amy. So much that it gives me the chills. I do also love how well the modern rhythm fits in, having a very similar sound to some hip hop beats. The following couple of tracks, "Me & Mr Jones" and "Just Friends" are really good soul songs, but they don't have the same power as the best tracks, which brings me to my next point: I think the album is carried by the singles. Not saying that there are truly weak spots. Nevertheless, the singles are either incredibly emotional or memorable, something the rest of tracks aren't as good at. So, after this pair comes the high point of the record, "Back To Black". It is unbelievable how great it is. The passion, the emotion, the melodies, the sadness and pain in the voice, the bells and strings in the choir... all these and the non mentioned elements create such a sentimental experience, that it makes me tear up every time I listen to it. Absolutely brilliant. Afterwards there are the last two remaining singles. First one is "Love Is a Losing Game", which while great, I think it is the weakest of the big tracks; and "Tears Dry On Their Own" being a quite uplifting with some beautiful and charming horns and voice melodies. The final four songs are a bit like "Me & Mr. Jones" and "Just Friends", great tracks, but not as big or striking as the highlights, even though I really liked the horns in "He Can Only Hold Her". One more thing I want to mention is that some songs sound a bit crispy as a result of the imitation of the sound of the 50/60's. It can be noted in the clipping of "Rehab", and specially in "Addicted", where the production is incredibly rudimentary. Overall, really nice and emotional album. I wish some of the tracks weren't so overshadowed by the standouts though.

I noted on the last Winehouse album I got that I thought her last album dragged on without changing too much. This was her at her best in my opinion. Concise, but packing a punch of energy.

There's no arguing about Winehouse"s talent, with both her voice and with her pen. Of course, all this is overshadowed by her reputation of being a violent alcoholic, tumultuous and often public relationship blowups, and famous recreational drug use. Thankfully Amy left us with Back to Black as her final musical statement before her lifestyle had the chance to affect the quality of her output. It's a powerful nod to Motown, with Winehouse showcasing a voice that rivals the best of that era. You're probably noticing my statements don't match up with the score, and this is why production and mastering are so important. Back to Black is one of the most notorious victims of the "loudness wars" of the 00s. There's audible clipping and most of the music is muddled due to poor mastering with max volume in mind, not fidelity.

One of those artists where I completely understand why she’s well-liked. She’s clearly super talented, and I can see the appeal, but she’s just not for me.

the schmaltz didn’t really work on me! i think her voice is amazing but for some reason the anachronism grew a little tired in some of the deep cuts. the hits are HITS though!

This was a much harder rating than I thought. Thought it’d be a pretty quick celebration of her and a 5 star. Been waiting and hoping to see her on here, but how could she not? For context, I LOVE Amy Winehouse — seen the “Amy” doc on Netflix (must see), and combed through her library a few times. Today was a chance to do it again, and here’s what I have to say: Of course this album rocks. Absolutely should be on an all time list, and well deserving of all the critical acclaim. It’s so sad she’s not with us, and you can’t help but wonder what she could have kept making. She had a vintage soul, and this album is a commercialized revival of a very important sound. She brought it to the masses. She carried the torch of Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald, and made it accessible for a new generation. And for that, it deserves the highest acclaim. BUT. It’s a pop album. She’s not a pop star. She’s a jazz singer. That’s my only rub with this album. It’s not 100% authentic. When this is all you know from her, it’s pure gold. But when you listen to Frank or the posthumous Hidden Treasures, you see her in her purest form — it’s the most beautiful music she made. And in comparison, Back to Black feels like what it is — a shot for the radios, a try (probably driven by the record label) to get on the charts. True soul doesn’t sell. Unfortunate. Because she passed shortly after this album, and her songwriting is so deeply personal, this is the lasting association that we have of her life, and theres a lot more to her ability and legacy than Rehab and her struggle in the public eye. You’ll learn in the documentary that she was collaborating with Questlove on a return to jazz, inspired by her session with Tony Bennett. Again, I love this album — I listened to it four times today. But when I play her other stuff…I just like it better. So enjoy this album, but let it be what it was meant to be — a gateway to explore her, her music, and the genre she brought back to life.

not mine not mine not mine not mine

Very good.

Mejor que el anterior. Fuera de los singles no encontré mucha magia Nota: 3.4

Great album, top 10

Perfect album, she is so talented with a beautiful voice. And so much honest vulnerability in her music. Love this album could listen to it over and over again. It’s perfect for all occasions. Was so happy to have this album come up. So many great songs. And a unique sound, her voice is one of a kind

Três très sympa bravo

La voix de fou ça donne des frissons. À part son album de l'autre jour j'ai jamais écouté mais je comprends carrément le délire, o7 j'ai écouté 2 fois.

wow. one of the greatest albums ever

second album on this list that is almost unlistenable due to the awful mastering. shit compression + fake vintage production apparently doesnt sound so good.

You can feel the emotions throughout the album and I would listen to every song again and again.

It’s Amy. What else is there to say? Some absolute bangers on this album, I love the retro tracks.

Fantastic album, such a fun listen. Amy's voice is unreal and the production is amazing. I love the instrumentation of the songs. There's a big emphasis on the bari/tenor sax in multiple songs which gives them a really cool sound.

Classic

Can’t believe that this album is over 20 years old. A proper classic with no filler tracks. What a talent Amy was.

A generational talent taken too early. 27 years old. As I write this she should have been 42. So sad to think what gems she would have contributed to music with a full life. As it is, five out of five for Rehab. Haunting, sultry, lyrical genius. God rest your soul Amy.

* 76 Jeg har aldrig rigtigt dyrket Amy Winehouse, men det er meget fornuftig kombination med hende og Ronson.

Et godt album 4.0

Hun var sej, og kan egentlig ikke rigtig finde på noget dårligt at sige om albummet, men musikken taler sgu bare ikke rigtig til mig

Album #118, Amy Winehouse, Back to Black ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Never listened to this the whole way through before. Obviously I knew a heap of songs off it because this was, and probably still is very ubiquitous music. You don’t go far in the world without hearing Amy Winehouse somewhere. She deserved all the hype and all the plaudits that she got. This is a masterpiece. It really, really is. It’s a great soul record. It’s lively, it’s entertaining, it’s got a great pop sheen, but it’s also just a solid classic soul album. The differentiating factor that makes it unique is Amy Winehouse herself. She’s obviously got an amazing voice. There’s no disputing that. But her lyrics are really funny and really interesting. She’s got these little stories and vignettes laced in and out of the songs. Great use of language throughout too, including foul language. The use of the word “fuckery” was very entertaining and I really enjoyed it. I know there are co-writing credits, so it’s always difficult to tell how much someone wrote lyrically, but I’m going to assume she wrote most of these herself because the voice feels so consistent throughout. I think they’re great lyrics. They’re unique songs covering different topics that you don’t always hear. You get the obvious love songs, which are all great, but then you get something like Rehab, which is a really interesting topic to build such a huge pop song around. It’s also a short album, which I think works massively in its favour. It packs a lot into a relatively short running time. The songs are short, snappy and memorable. It’s not five stars for me personally, though, and I don’t think it’s necessarily a five-star album when I compare it to some of the very best records on this list. My main issue is the final song, Addicted. I don’t really like it. I think it’s actually quite juvenile compared to the rest of the album. I understand why it’s there. You get Rehab at the start and Addicted at the end, which gives the album a nice symmetry, but I just don’t think it’s a particularly strong closer. Everything before it, though, is great. So yeah, an absolute crying shame that she didn’t get to make more music and that she didn’t have a better life after this record. Because after an album this good, you can’t help but wonder what she might have gone on to do next. A hugely talented artist and a record that more than deserves its reputation.

Probably I’m biased by the fact that I had this on repeat for a full year in 2007. Great album.

Pleasant surprise. Still don’t like Rehab but title track, Tears Dry, and No Good all highlights. Low-end 4

why was she taken from us so soon 5/5.

I enjoyed this album

No we're talking! Superb vocals, wonderful arrangements. Belting tunes.

This is a very good and innovative album that reignited British soul music. Pitchfork: 6.4 [with controversy] Rolling Stone: Top 500 Albums #33 Best Songs Rehab You Know I'm No Good Back To Black Tears Dry On Their Own

Amazing álbum. Great artist

Masterpiece. Not one bad song.

Not my cuppa but clearly objectively good. “You know im no good” lyrics are great. Shoulda said “and sniffed me out like I was takeaway” though as i would have found that far more relatable. Rhyming door with roger moore is also a fantastic rhyme.

Got just the right amount of class and edge. Short songs. Not staying longer than necessary. Seems almost effortless. Was clearly a massive talent. Enjoyed the transition from classic sounding style into reggae style of Just Friends works great. Always thought Back to Black the song was great. But every song is Objectively very good. Even my dislike of Mark Ronson cant ruin the album. Wow, didnt know the whole album was only 34 mins long either

I love this album her voice is on point

Even after listening to the full album I haven't pinned down exactly why I don't like Winehouse's songs. Some combination of the lyrics and/or trappings of soul. The single exception is Back to Black, which is an excellent song

Yes I Like

Fucking phenomenal man

Very jazzy, last half was better than the first

Always loved Amy. Gone too soon.

Estaba entre 4 y 5, pero es que es clásico tras clásico. Estoy enamorado de Amy solo por su voz y su estética. Rehab es una de mis canciones favoritas de la historia. Me paré subestimado el legado de este disco. Hasta la fecha, artistas como Olivia Dean le deben su éxito a las puertas que abrió Amy. Pinche mujeron. 5/5

The big hits are great but overall it’s just alright to me. A little surprised to see it as one of the top rated albums but I guess it’s just down main street where most demographics can get something out of it. It is influential but unfortunately I hate most things it inspired. Rating: 2.9

CAN NEever go wrong with this album

Listening session: june 5th, while buying groceries Listened to before: listened to this album many times before Thoughts: an absolute classic album that I’ve listened to many times. The combination of Amy Winehouse’s soulful voice, Mark Ronson’s great production and the timeless songwriting is really special Favourite tracks: Back To Black, Love Is A Losing Game & Tears Dry On Their Own

Another one we lost too early. RIP Amy

No skips

Unique voice. Pleasant music. And a bunch of hits. A strong effort although it is not exactly my jam. 3,5

Surprised by how much I loved every song here. Back to Black and Rehab are great, but all these others really impressed. Wow!

Surprised how much I enjoyed this. Appreciated her Motown girl group sound. Liked almost every song.

Listens: 3 Standout Tracks: Back To Black, He Can Only Hold Her, Addicted. Just some loose thoughts for this one: - it's weird that I've somehow managed to have never heard any of Amy's music before. - it's equally weird that the person singing is the same person on the cover of the album. The voice just don't match the person, in my head. - it makes me sad to think about all of Amy's potential talent being... just gone. Forever. What could she have done in the past however many years if she were still alive. I think about that stuff from time to time. - overall I was impressed, mostly by the singing, but also the musical style/approach. A few tracks had catchy beats, which I liked, and I always appreciate when the subject matter is serious, mature themes and critiques.

Back to Black has to be my favourite track here.

great voice wish she was still here

oye por favor que quiero cosas nuevas

Man she just had "it". And the sad part is I know her best was still in front of her. This usually isn't my wheelhouse but her voice and personality is just undeniable. 8/10

Great voice…great music…great atmosphere…what a loss.

Me gusto que todas sus canciones tienen un trasfondo de vivencias durisimas que estaba pasando en esos momentos. Gran album, pobre shava.

Another poor young soul lost way too early. I have never sat down and listen to here but always knew she was something special. Reminiscent of old time jazz singers. Probably even thinking of giving this 4 stars. Several great songs here and of course great production, instrumentation and most important - Amy's great vocal delivery.

THEY TRIED TO MAKE ME GO TO REHAB

I liked it. Never was a fan when she was still around, but I have to admit, I missed out. Good album.

Sehr gut

1. Rehab 8/10 2. You know I'm no good 9/10 3. Me & Mr.Jones 6/10 4. Just friends 5/10 5. Back to Black 10/10 iconic 6. Love is a Losing Game 8/10 7. Tears dry on their own 10/10 8. Wake up alone 5/10 9. Some Unholy War 6/10 10. He Can Only Hold Her 7/10 A bit more unique 11. Addicted Doesn't feel like a 2006 album, most of the songs just sound the same

It's almost haunting to revisit this album. I was an Amy fan back in the day, and was pretty affected when she died. Hearing these songs, so achingly self destructive, fills me with a kind of melancholy for the things she could have accomplished had she lived, as well as for the person I was back in the early 2000s. All of the emotional stuff aside, it is a wonderful album, with her signature voice underset by the impeccable playing of the proto-Daptone crew. I should definitely revisit some of her other stuff, it's got me in a funky mood. 4.5/5.

modern classic

She has the voice, she's messy, but passionate. And we all know ill take messy for purpose.

Rehab was great, and I like her voice, but the rest of the album sorta blurred together for me. Pretty alright.

wooooow

Such a talented artist with a life that was far too short. 🤍🤍 I like the album though!!

We don't need 2 Winehouse albums on this list, but this is the better one.

I wouldn't call myself an Amy Winehouse fan but this album feels from the heart and opening her problems up to the world. Including her addiction. Prophetic I guess. Feel this deserves a high rating for this as well as the music.

Masterpiece. Modern day classic

4.1/5 i like debut better but just as good for a follow up more jazzy

Overall Rating - 4.18/5 (8.36/10). Damn, that voice is incredible. Bluesy, 50s and 60s rock feel. Right up my alley.

Overall like. Rehab, me and Mr jones, love is a losing game, tears dry on their own, wake up alone, all highlights. Back to Black 10/10 song. 3.5 stars?

That was objectively a good album.

I enjoyed this album a lot. I know the hits very well, of course, but it was great to listen closely to the lesser-known songs that don't get the attention they deserve. So talented and unique. 4/5

An absolute all time banger of an album. Amy Winehouse nails it with this one.

Amazing

I didn't like Rehab when it came out. Still didn't like it when I listened to it. The rest of the album is amazing

A sensational album. Has always been a favourite and for good reason. Just so sad the story behind it all and what everything led to. Amy is a genius I love her. No skips beautiful album.

This one is a treat. Soul isn't a genre I'm at all familiar with, but I very much enjoyed this little foray The instrumentation is a particular win for me. Some great bass stuff, nothing I think is that revolutionary but it forms such a nice foundation for the strings and the brass Her vocals fit very well, I don't have much to say beyond the fact that I find them very complementary to the music This really hit for me: short, sweet, and a much needed stylistic change from so much of the stuff we've had so far

This is a 2.5 for me. It's really not my kind of thing. Most of the time the instrumentation bored me, and the vocals equally so. By no means was it bad music, just i didnt interest me. I did like Back to Black however. I felt it wouldnt be out of place being a bond theme or something like that. I'm gonna have to round this down to 2 unfortunately as it really didnt grab me.

so iconic - love her vocal style. love the instrumentation and use of fun percussion and big brass sounds. upbeat songs with dark/sad lyrics/stories are always bangers. that said the more melancholic sounding songs such as 'love is a losing game' are also beautiful. it takes a lot for me to enjoy listening to ballad type songs but if anyones gonna convince me it's amy winehouse

i fucking LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!!!!! Idek what to say it's so fucking peak every song is perfect she's a genius. I feel like I listen to Frank more often maybe because it's a little bit lighter, but Back to Black is for sure the best display of her artistry... such a brilliant manifestation of so much heartbreak and angst and grief I love Amy Winehouse so fucking much guys

I never listened to her when she was popular, although I was aware of her. Her sound is more “old fashioned” than I imagined. I liked it.

Yeah, this is the good stuff. Amy Winehouse's tragic short career and becoming a victim of the 27 Curse have been well documented but for 35 minutes it all came together on an incredible R&B album. Her voice is mesmerizing and the backing music is perfect as well. The obvious parallel here is Miseducation of Lauryn Hill - both are genre-defining albums that unfortunately never had appropriate followups. Best tracks: Rehab, You Know I'm No Good, Back to Black, Tears Dry On Their Own

Classic. Great pop album. Lots of funk

10/10 Great album, so souly…

This album was better than I expected it to be. She had a great voice and style, but the songs did sound repetitive to me. Decent background music, but nothing to get excited about.

Incredible album, has the iconic song back to black and she has an amazing voice. fav song: love is a loosing game 4.5/5

Solid album

Ah, Amy Winehouse was good wasn't she. Exquisite vocals, decent soul/jazz/rnb backings just lightly inflected with big hip hop beats but played acoustic. It just works, like a 60s revival with edge and bite. Some ska/reggae feel on Just Friends Bit of a bitter taste from tracks like Rehab and Addicted knowing what was to happen. Best track (new to me) - Some Unholy War 3 stars - it's a polished product, but apart from the overplayed singles it didnt do much for me

Rehab is here, most of the album is not as good as I expected

A marked improvement over Frank, the songwriting has improved, her voice is incredible of course, and the production is phenomenal. The only song I was iffy on was "Just Friends" cause I wasn't too into the slight dub influence on the instrumental, it felt out of place for her. I also wish the album ended with a stronger batch of songs, but overall this record is pretty awesome.

She left a perfect, tragic back catalogue

This is white soul for the next generation. In 2006 was when I stopped being current with music. I listened to very little as fatherhood, relationships and work took up most of my time with small moments being left on the mornings when no one was awake, or while the evening routine gave me an hour or two. And while going to work I was left with reading and barely that. I stopped collecting my CMJs because I could barely get through the one CD each month. So, my exposure previously to Winehouse is on the hits that played on the radio. This feels like a nostalgic trip in some senses. Her voice is great. The arrangements don't add a ton but if you can rely on the voice to carry some of that, it is great. I don't have a ton to say. Grew up on 50s rock and this feels like a lot of those early times but updated. Her influence is obvious in the 2000s, along with folks like Sharon Jones. This is why we have so many soulful pop tunes. I'm giving it a 3

kinda iconic. not my favourite and its not super outstanding. it has its skips but the good songs outweigh the bad ones such that im giving it a 4.

Felt a bit sad to receive this album, but what a throwback to hearing “Rehab” for the first time. Amy was (RIP) such a talented vocalist and the album was so fun to listen to. She is so rare and I don’t think we’ve had anyone quite like her since.

Very bluesy sound, her voice is beautiful and unique. The subject matters of the album are melancholic and her voice fits them very well

Super bekend album. Altijd leuk

Maybe 3.5. It’s about as good as I remember in the high spots. But it’s not all there.

I'm afraid I never got the hype over her. Strong voice, retro sound, yeah, but it's just not my thing.

Just stellar. When I saw the documentary (was there also a biopic? I didn't see that) I just wanted Barbra Streisand to swoop in, feed her chicken soup, and explain how to have the career she wanted. I feel like Mark Ronson gets a little too much credit for this album. He produced half of it and wrote one song.

The fact that the singles off this album are head and shoulders above everything else on here says quite a lot. This is a perfectly fine album and she really could sing (although I don’t particularly like her voice), but the album doesn’t excite me and the manufactured nostalgia feel is not my thing.

favs: tears dry on their own

210526 15:07 4.5

Amaziiingggg!!!! Loved every second!

Pretty good I already knew back to black song

It is not a good album. Frank is far more better.

amy winehouse you beautiful soul, may you rest in peace. really touching album, you can hear how hard she was fighting to keep it together

This really needs a remaster but it doesn't even matter because the arrangements themselves are great and the songs are beautiful.

Quite disliked: 'Rehab', which is a song about a fucked up dying person but it’s got a fun beat for the normies to enjoy. Honestly I’ve always hated this one. Quite liked: 'You Know I'm No Good'. I felt anxious and apprehensive while waiting for the album to end. A difficult listen. Jarring lyrics that just made everything seem off.

After Frank, I thought maybe I didn't like Amy Winehouse, but this felt sooo much more curated than that album. Maybe it lost a little of the rawness, but the songs are simply stronger, in my opinion. Rehab, though catchy, is hard to listen to. Back to Black is a highlight; I really liked Tears Dry On Their Own, too. A really high 4/4.5 stars!

Okay

Okay I didn't finish this album today but I've listened to it many times. I love amy winehouse, RIP, this was her best work and truly a masterpiece of jazz and pop fusion. No computer effects, just instruments and amazing vocals.

I have always deeply loved this album and consider it one of the best of the 2000's. Amy was a generational talent, and I always feel her loss acutely when I listen to her music. Her raw vulnerability and vocal power combine to create an emotionally resonant and beautiful album. Amy's songwriting and the 60's soul inspired production are such a perfect combination, paying homage to the past while also sounding completely her own. It's a heartbreaking listen, because Amy had so much more to offer and we lost her much too soon. 

Pop and soul of 60s girl groups Rehab You know i'm no good

Solid. Not really for me I would say, very retro for how new it is, which is not negative.

3 1/2

Hereux et fier d'avoir été biberonné à cet album, en boucle dans la voiture ma maman

Incroyable ça bouge pas

iconic

5/5 good album! Kinda dark and sad but at the same time it does a good job balancing such heavy topics

One of my all-time favourite albums. Was a pleasure to relisten and I wish I could have seen Amy live. What a powerhouse

I know the singles well as they soundtracked the era so a nice nostalgia trip. Did not really get on with Frank - but this album is a much more commercial sounding - with a very retro soul vibe which is a much easier listen. Great voice/ great production.

60s Motown style is well done. Much more polished than her previous album. Sad that the talent was soon lost.

There are a couple of real bangers on here, but doesn't keep me engaged. I'd much rather listen to the Dap Kings with Sharon Jones.

Fav on this is He Can Only Hold Her. Fantastic album, complicated and tragic artist.

She is so solid.

"They tried to make me go to rehab and I said no no no". Well fine, Amy, I guess you win huh? Get the help you need folks.

Album - 6.4 Rehab: 5 You know im no good: 8 Me & Mr Jones: 7 Back to Black: 8 Love is a losing game: 6 Tears dry on their own: 9 Wake up alone: 6 Some unholy war: 6 He can only hold her 8 Addicted: 7

Has a vibe to it. I enjoyed this more than “Frank.” Probably a 6 or 7/10

Rehab

Great voice and soulful songs with good arrangements.

This was surprisingly ok, in fact I quite enjoyed the faster tracks. 😊

More approachable than other albums but the topics and tones sounded similar across records.

Beautiful, sad, angry, crass, wonderful album. One of my favorites and it’s a shame to be without her, a shame that the album feels so ominous in retrospect.

CINE

This album is a masterpiece

Uniquely powerful voice. My first time listening through the entire album. It’s good - not really my style, and some of the songwriting wasn’t the best, but definitely worth a listen.

it's 3.75

this is one of my favorite albums ever my favorite songs of it include wakeup alone me and mr jones and unholy war. amys voice is my favorite and as someone that likes singing her songs are fun to sing to and fit my range this album is a 9/10 i love it alot.

Really tight and pleasurable album; strong track after strong track! Maybe some of her backing tracks are a bit busy and obvious next to her performance and lyrics, but next to that awful Raye album you can't really complain. Fav track: You Know I'm No Good

Such a great album. Her voice is brilliant and I love the production. Some stone cold classics and only one song that isn't 8/10 or above. It does make me sad though.

okejka

This is much better than the other one

Magnifique!

it was pretty good, just not totally my vibe. some pretty good songs tho

Just an incredible album all the way through. This was not what I expected at all! My sister said that this is one of her favorite albums right now, so I decided to check it out, and it did not disappoint. Her voice was so beautiful, and she had so much potential. RIP Favorite Songs: Love is A Losing Hand, Back to Black, Me & Mr Jones Least Favorite Songs: Some Unholy War, Rehab

Soy bastante fan de Winehouse, y este albúm (aunque escuché el Deluxe), me parece muy bueno, con muchas buenas canciones.

it doesn’t get much better than this 🙂‍↕️

Aahhh naah

Emotional album, great production, good blending of genres for a unique and strong musical achievement. Not quite reaching the peak for me, but I get the love.

Favorite tracks: - Rehab - You Know I’m No Good - Back to Black - Love Is a Losing Game - Tears Dry On Their Own

It's very stylish, maybe a bit repetitive in some parts.

10/10, myliu. Fav - he can only hold her

fuuuuck this album is so good! i heard rehab at work yesterday and i was trying to place it but didnt know why i knew it. assumed the singer was Black because damn what a beautiful voice. such a nice soul sound, & the brass goes crazy IS THIS WHERE WHAT KIND OF FUCKERY IS THIS IS FROM. jesus i should have listened to this album years ago nothing much to say about this album that im sure hasnt already been said. incredible vocals, beautiful instrumentals, a gorgeous swung soul sound, ticks all my boxes. god damn. what a sincerely relaxing listen. no wonder people love amy winehouse i went trawling her wikipedia because i realised i genuinely dont know much about her aside from her name, and its really heartening hearing about how her success was the driving force to get producers to bring on more female artists in the alt-pop scene. a little embarassing that i didnt know about her before but the second best time to learn about her is today highlights: rehab <3

Somehow both nostalgic and ahead of its time, Back to Black is a triumph of performance and songwriting. I remember when Amy Winehouse died. The same day Borders went out of business. My dad’s coworker was laughing about how she’d written the song “Rehab,” and then died from an overdose. I felt sad, even though I want all that familiar with her. I found her both alluring and frightening. I’m working on “Valerie” with a voice student now. A lot of disparate thoughts, but I think that speaks to something in her legacy. She paved the way for artists like Adele and Florence + The Machine. Her death was tragic, and an incredible loss to culture.

- Incredible voice & like the horns, but overall just not my kind of music. Can appreciate the quality but not for me. - Really enjoyed Tears Dry On Their Own 3

one of my favourite albums of all time

Estuvo bueno, lo escuché así muy por encima pero buen discovery kids.

What a voice what a talent what a loss. This album is magnificent dripping with longing and heartbreak. You are transported back in time to clubs in the 50s. Dripping with elegance and anguish.

What struck me most listening properly to this album in 2026 was how difficult it is to hear innocently now. The record arrives carrying a mountain of retrospective mythology: the beehive, the tabloids, the public collapse, the “Blaaaake” caricature that swallowed the person whole in her final years. I found myself initially resisting the album almost on ethical grounds. There are moments where the retro-soul production feels a little too declarative, a little too eager to present itself as “important” music assembled from carefully archived signifiers. Mark Ronson occasionally produces like a man lovingly alphabetising his Motown records in public. And yet the songs themselves keep pushing against that reading. The deeper I got into the album, the harder it became to dismiss it as clever retro deployment. Amy Winehouse’s real strength is not the revivalism but the behavioural specificity. These songs are full of shame, compromise, pettiness, repetition, self-awareness and emotional bargaining. Not glamorous destruction - the far harsher experience of recognising your own bad patterns in real time and carrying on anyway because you don’t yet know how to stop. A lot of the emotional grammar clearly comes from the girl-group melodrama of The Shangri-Las. But where those records often survived on atmosphere, performance and absurd seriousness despite fairly functional lyrics, Winehouse writes the emotional detail those old songs only implied. She updates teenage catastrophe into adult behavioural realism. The songs are full of social texture - shame, bargaining, compromise, possessiveness, emotional repetition, self-awareness arriving too late. They feel less like declarations and more like somebody documenting patterns they can already recognise but not yet escape. What also became impossible to ignore was her age. Winehouse was roughly 22 or 23 making this album. That changes everything. It stops sounding like a fixed tragic monument and starts sounding like an extraordinarily perceptive young person still in formation. The culture later froze her into a completed symbol - doomed soul icon, cautionary tale, tragic genius - but the album itself contains constant evidence of somebody still becoming. Funny. Catty. Observant. Immature in places. Sharp beyond her years in others. Listening while consciously asking “how old is the person singing this?” rehumanises the whole record. The strongest songs survive the production completely. “Love Is a Losing Game” in particular feels less like retro reconstruction and more like a modern song that simply happens to love older forms. The best material here would endure almost any arrangement because the writing underneath is so psychologically precise. “Wake Up Alone” and “He Can Only Hold Her” move beyond melodrama into something colder and more diagnostic: songs about emotional systems continuing after insight has already arrived. What surprised me most, though, was the album’s refusal to fully canonise itself. It repeatedly undermines its own grandeur with ordinary behaviour. Cleaning the house instead of drinking. Weed complaints. Pettiness. Domesticity. The final track, “Addicted,” is practically a palate cleanser after the emotional weight of the title sequence. Instead of ending with a marble-statue summation of doomed artistry, the album concludes with “stop smoking my weed.” That refusal to remain permanently operatic may be what ultimately saves it. I still think the production occasionally overstates its retro intentions. There are moments where the emotional circuitry of older records feels almost gaslit into place through arrangement and rhythm. But the songwriting increasingly exceeds the curatorial framing around it. By the end, what remains is not “important album” prestige so much as the uncomfortable clarity of hearing a very young person documenting compromise, dependency and emotional drift with frightening lucidity. And perhaps that is why the story around the album now feels so ugly in retrospect. The public caricature arrived astonishingly quickly. “Disaster woman off the telly” became “tragic icon” almost overnight after her death, with very little pause for self-examination in between. Listening now, the tragedy is not that the songs sound doomed. It is that they sound unfinished.

I am not a fan of this at all. 2 stars or D+.

When Amy was at peak popularity, I just really didn't like her. Rehab was so overplayed. Now, 20 years removed, I can appreciate her talent and the production of this album. I love the instrumentation. It is SURELY better than most of the garbage on this list. 4* Highlights: you know i'm no good, back to black

Yuck I dont like this at all

10/10 no notes, simply a revolutionary album

It would be difficult to find someone who couldnt find something to love about this album. For me, I love the strength in her vocals despite the fraility of her words and being. Her vocal power definitely help cover up the pain from her experiences. In a cheesy way, this album makes me feel like a badass who can keep tackling things as they come. Favorite- Love Is A Losing Game

A great album for any day but the day I listened the morning was cool and gloomy. Love Amy's voice and attitude. This is an easy album to listen all the way through. Favorite song was all of them but if I had to pick one, Back to Black.

Really great album overall. Her voice and the production are incredible. A lot of these tracks are classics. Favorite track(s) Rehab Back To Black Tears Dry On Their Own

I had really only heard Rehab, which is a song that just makes me sad because of how she ended up dying. But she kind of has an old school sound, with a lot of different instruments which is very unique. Still not my favorite style but it was better than I was expecting.

7/10

It's stunning, soulful , and beautiful in every way. Her voice is incomparable, the production is perfect and the album is a complete work of artistry. Listening to it now in hindsight gives the album a whole new and tragic patina. It made me mournful for what could of been, but incredibly grateful for what was.

соул подобно 60х, красивый вокал. Панча особо нет. Альбом не понял, надо время

Waiter, waiter, more Amy Winehouse albums please

Люблю Эми, что ещё сказать.

real music.

Great 2000s neo soul with frank discussions if addition and heart break. I was too young to hear this as a kid, but I love it

October 27, 2006. Many a great thing was birthed onto humanity on that day. Well, okay, a few things were birthed on that day. You know, things like this album... and myself. Yep! This album was released on my exact date of birth! Pretty cool, huh? Please don't do anything bad with this information. With that said, it should be obvious that Amy Winehouse's Back to Black is not my favorite thing to be released on the day that it was released. It is, however, quite outstanding. Yeah, this album is amazing. Her 2003 debut, Frank, was solid enough, but Back to Black is a genuine artistic statement that has gone down as one of the defining albums of the 2000s. But what is it that makes this album so special? Well, it's kind of the blend of everything. Amy's vocals are stunning and delightful. The production, courtesy of Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, is excellent. The retro aesthetic combined with modern high-quality production makes the album utterly timeless. Those things are great, obviously, but I think the real emotional power of this album comes from Amy's songwriting. It combines deep vulnerability surrounding relationships and Amy's personal well-being (or the lack there-of) with just a hint of humor and it's incredibly effective at everything it sets out to accomplish. I mean, think about the singles on this thing! "Rehab" is iconic and it is kind of a banger, though it is rather sad to go back to with what we know now. Yeah, an unfortunate part of this album's legacy is the fact that it was the final album that Amy Winehouse released before her tragic death in 2011 at 27 years old. It gives the album this air of tragedy that makes the lyrics hit so much harder. It's a shame, really. Back to the songs, "You Know I'm No Good" is stellar. It has some of the best energy on the album. I love it. "Love is a Losing Game" and "Tears Dry On Their Own" are both great break-up songs with pretty different atmospheres. But for me, the best song on here is easily the title track. I think it's the progression on this one. The musical ups and downs that this song takes are just captivating and the writing is just perfect for the message. So, yeah. That's Back to Black. As stated earlier, this album's legacy has been partially defined by the real tragedy that contextualizes much of the album's material, but it's a great listen regardless. The vulnerable writing and excellent music make for an album that should have a little something for everyone, but is made even more special for those who can relate to it. There's a reason why this album has become so iconic in the nearly 20 years since its release. Could it be perhaps that the album is amazing? Yeah. It could be. Light 5/5.

It is interesting that both of Amy Winehouse’s albums are included on this list, I would say this is her definitive album. Troubled, and short-lived, this album was major and definitely deserves inclusion.

really wish she'd have said Yes, great voice with unique character; i'd have enjoyed getting more releases from Amy 4/5

Favorite Track: Back To Black

She's so good at making me feel her pain, and I cry with her on almost every song. I'm in love with the 60s soul and doo-wop sounds, her voice, the backup vocalists, and almost everything on this album. Notable exception: the absolute trash mastering/engineering. I hate how the levels are often pushed so high the horns and her voice disappear into static, but that's not Amy's fault ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Already listened many times. incredible as always. 5 stars

I miss her

Listen a liot to this back in the day, but only now appreciate the amazing instrumentals. Some duds on this album but overall so very good

I listened to this album a lot when it dropped. But this was probably my first full listen in 20 years. Amy’s vocal prowess is undeniable, and they definitely capture that Motown sound with an updated twist. But with all that said, it was not slapping for me the way I thought it would. The single tracks, Tears Dry on Their Own, Back to Black, and Rehab all are phenomenal and everything else was pretty good. Going 3.50/5.

Una maravilla de álbum, una obra maestra que perdurará en la historia de la música. Eterna Amy

Amazing

I think there's a reason that almost all of these songs are famous rather. Oh Amy, how the men in your life failed you x

Just a solid poppy soul album Fav track: He Can Only Hold Her

This one is so good. The voice, the words, It pulls hearstrings.

It's rare that I immediately get excited about my album of the day. Today is one of those days but also bittersweet. It's been a while since I've listened to this one all the way through. Damn, I love her voice. Throw in Mark Ronson and the Dap-Kings on top of that? So good. Listened twice.

I was already familiar with lot of the songs before but not really as a full album. I enjoyed it, and I will likely come around to listen again in the future, which I don't mind. The album itself was surprisingly shorter than I expected with 34 minutes playtime, but the songs were different enough to make it up. I give this a 3 but I think it's very close to a 4 to me, might come back and change it in the future.

It's a good album, i just never vibed with it

I don't have a whole lot to say about this. I liked it. Didn't love it. 3.5/5. RIP Amy, I wish she would have been able to make more music

This has always been a favorite of mine: beautiful voice, jazzy instrumentals, and a talent gone too soon. Likes: Rehab; You Know I’m No Good; Just Friends; Back to Black; Tears Dry on Their Own; He Can Only Hold Her; Addicted

Yeah no wonder this album sold like 20M copies That was really really good, just feels like a love letter to the 60s. Her vocals are absolutely suited for this more soulful sound than they were for Frank. Lyrics feel very very personal. There’s a lot of great songs on there; Rehab is super memorable, Tears Dry on their Own is overlayed over on of my favorite songs (Ain’t no Mountain High Enough), but it has a completely unique identity rather than feeling like it’s a knockoff, Me and Mr Jones just swings really hard (and apparently the subject is Nas for some reason lol). The variety on this one’s excellent, definitely an album that’s better than the sum of its parts. There really isn’t a whole lot I have to complain about, there’s no bad songs in here. 34 minutes honestly feels short and I wouldn’t be too opposed to an extra track in there or two, but that’s just nitpicking at this point. Think it would be hard to say there’s a whole lot of 2000s albums that outshine this one on the list, just a really great piece of art from an artist that passed away way too soon

She's got a great voice; lots of iconic songs here, what's not to love? I thought the retro doo-wop style of a lot of the tracks was a fun touch.

More blue eyed soul from Amy Winehouse. Strong vocals and lyrics on this, her second and final studio album. Good backing instruments and arrangements, very listenable album. Almost a dark pall over this record, less fun to sing Rehab knowing how she died. Rehab, You Know I'm No Good, and Back To Black all strong tracks. Where I said in my review of Frank that the immaturity was apparent, the immaturity is apparently gone and a strong album gets delivered. Apparently the 2nd best selling record of the 21st century. Good stuff.

I don't know what changed from the last Amy Winehouse album, but this album is truly fantastic. Vocals are phenomenal and each song was interesting to listen to. There was also this level of jazz to the music in this album. This album just blew me away in all honesty.

Amy Winehouse only put out two albums, and they’re both excellent. The other, ‘Frank’, we’ve already reviewed. Which is a bit jazzier and less polished compared to the more soulful sound and elaborate production of ‘Back to Black’. I would argue it’s objectively her best album. It’s an incredible album in every way. Great songwriting, great arrangement, great structure. The vocals are obviously iconic. The instrumentation and production are everything they needed to be and more. The decision to use doo-wop style rhythms for the songs is just a joy. The contrast between the beats and lyrics makes this album unforgettable. Love it from start to finish. So many bangers. 5/5

a legend, an icon, the Instrumentation! the compositions , the lyrics amazing !

It was ok but I really only liked the singles

Not my typa album

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It’s tough to listen to this album without feeling sadness for how Amy Winehouse’s story ended, especially on the opener, “Rehab.” The album does have an indisputably enjoyable swagger about it and the songs are strong and impeccably-produced. Amy’s vocals and lyrics are another highlight… though sometimes the bluntness feels a little incongruous with music that wouldn’t have been out of place in the 1960s. Back to Black itself is a highlight, along with Love Is A Losing Game — probably my favorite pairing on the record. Maybe “Me & Mr Jones” is a slightly weak spot, but the album is strong throughout with no filler. Maybe there’s something a little too slick about the whole thing that keeps me at a slight distance. It’s a very good record that I wouldn’t mind hearing again.

better than i thought

Not looking forward to it to be honest. Let's see. I already know at least 4 songs on it and I'm not a big fan. I was wrong, Rehab I'm not a fan but the others are good. Really enjoyed overall. 4/5.

Damn what a good album. I’m torn between the 4 and 5 here. Love the couple of songs that sample older R&B grooves. And the sax on “you know that I’m no good” is such a classic. Think I’m gonna settle for a 4 but is really a 4.5. Second half of the album just doesn’t compare with the first. Fave songs: you know I’m no good, Tears Dry on Their Own

Not bad. There are a couple of songs that are cool. The rest sounds nice, but it doesn't make me want to go back to the album for a second listen.

I've listened to this one before, great

Back to black is a classic, Amy wine houses voice is just iconic. I love when singers use Jazz-phrasing. The album has some of her best songs on it.

One of my faaavvvvsssss, no doubt.

A tragic loss of a fine talent, but her music all sounds exactly the same to me. Wonderful voice.

Amy Winehouse had a great voice and her albums are all right, but it all felt to me more like a tribute act to the great acts of the past. Hence: Solid music, but not needed on this list!

Fun mix of old style and modern content

Another one that I thought I would like more. Obviously Rehab is great, along with a few others, but I just wasn’t obsessed. I’d play it again for sure, I just thought I’d like everything as much as I like Rehab

I liked it. Good vibe.

Big fan of Amy Winehouse great voice good album overall

Rehab is a banger. Solid album, just not something I would listen to a lot though.

I mean I get why people like it but not my jam.

Back To Black Amy Winehouse es un álbum que me gustó bastante evidentemente no tengo nada más que decir que cosas buenas me gusta mucho su voz como canta y evidentemente el impacto que tuvo este álbum

Great album. I'd like to give this a 9/10, but don't think it's a 10, but it's better than 8/10, so 5/5 it is.

Lovely album but not entirely my thing, i enjoyed her voice and the drums 😊 Stand-outs: You know im no good, Back to black

What an album. Centering on three crucial tracks, this represents her talent, skill and potential. She’s sorely missed.

que voz de la puta madre, un poco oscuro pero vulnerable

Fantastic album from Amy Winehouse. She might be one of the best soul singers ever and this album surpassed my expectations.

Banger - each song is a trip

I like Amy Winehouse a lot, but I have to admit I’ve never quite gotten the “voice of a generation” thing. My read is that she embraced a particular style, owned the fuck out of it, while also adding her own spin. And that spin is my favorite part. You can’t listen to any of her songs without feeling how difficult it must have been to be her. I empathize with that a lot, even if we don’t have the same vices. But at the same time, the style hits some sort of limit with me. I reacted the same way about a week ago when I got the Marty Robbins album. He understands the task completely — it’s the only cowboy album you’ll ever need. And he also adds a kind of Cold War menace that isn’t there with more nostalgic takes. I’d absolutely assign Marty Robbins to a class learning about American culture in 1959… and I’d assign Amy Winehouse to understand music in the 2010s. Do I ever want to pick it up now though? I’d be slightly more likely to listen to Amy than Marty, which is what makes this tough. I completely understand how it would be a 5 for someone, but for me it sits with the 4 albums that I greatly admire but don’t love until the end of time.

What an tragic, unreal talent Amy Winehouse was. This album is so close to perfect. The band are awesome too, managed to catch them live last year. No notes

This is so good. It's impossible to say with artists like this if we could have the highs without the lows that we're built in to them from the start. Probably not, but man were we robbed of so much potential.

Nothing better than OK. I don’t suffer from nostalgia, so the fake and worse Spector/Motown knockoff production does nothing for me.

So many good tracks - there isn't a weak one on there. You forget how amazing it is until you listen to it again.

AND ILL RUN BACK TO (this album)

"Back to Black" is the second and final studio album by English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. Soul, R&B, contemporary R&B, neo soul and pop are the Wiki-listed genres. The album lyrics are based on Winehouse's tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, who temporarily left her to pursue an ex-girlfriend with themes of guilt, grief, heartbreak and trauma in a relationship. Winehouse collaborated with producers Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson along with Sharon Jones' band, the Dap-Kings, to create the sound. Winehouse sang the vocals and played guitar. The album was recorded in NYC, Miami and London with nearly 50 people who contributed as musicians, singers, producers and/or arrangers. Commercially, the album hit #1 in the UK and #2 in the US and had wide-spread acclaim. In 2025, it was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for its artistic significance. The album opens with "Rehab." Drum ticks and handclaps. Winehouse enters with her unique and soulful vocals. Horn fills, a piano and strings. 60's-ish backing vocals. A song about her refusal to enter an alcohol rehab center after a conversational with her father. Drum beats and a roll begin "You Know I'm No Good." And, in fact, I would say Homer Steinweiss' drums are the lead instrument. More horns and piano. A distinct mystery feel and Roger Moore is even mentioned. Amy cheating herself out of a healthy relationship. And the relationship situation flips in the self-titled "Back to Black" as Amy's experiences her boyfriend leaving her for another girl. Haunting piano keys and a plodding bass and drums. Strings eventually come in as the song gets louder to the end. Winehouse proves that she deliver in ballads as well. "Love Is a Losing Game." Drums lead to piano, strings and electric guitar. Amy realizes love can be destructive and addictive as well. Given that is 4/20 day, it is appropriate the album ends with "Addicted." Amy's boyfriend is stealing her weed so she starts to grow her own. A whimsical tone with a wobbly guitar and quite soulful. Horns and we get a flute. Winehouse has quite the unique and soulful voice. The lyrics can be deeply personnel but also quite clever and humorous. Lots of pop culture references. The music is retro harking back to the 50's, 60's and 70's backing vocals, soul and R&B with elements of reggae, jazz and ska. Great production and mixing by Remi and Ronson. Top notch musicianship. Amy Winehouse was a unique talent showcased on this album with music to match. An obvious strong recommendation.

para ser un album que tiene varias conocidas mi fav fue just frienda no siento que sea un gran album, muy meeh

I LOVE AMY WINEHOUSE

I never really heard much of Amy Winehouse except for Rehab, yet I really enjoyed this album. She has an amazing voice and the music in this album was very good. I might even go as far as to say the Rehab is the song I liked the least on this album, although it could be due to the fact that I have heard it a lot. It definitely gives a 60s Motown sound, which is what she was going for, and I can appreciate when old music becomes new again.

Full Hits album!

One of the greats albums of all time, it's worth personal a great way to remember the soul of the music

We wore this record out when it dropped. Frank Sinatra once said that Amy was the one (then) current artist “singing jazz the right way.” Tremendous album I only wish there was more.

5 de 5 Una impecable producción y arreglos, una voz descomunal y frágil a la vez, Back to Black demuestra que es un disco que se quedará en el recuerdo de quien lo escucha, y a la vez, le traerá recuerdos de un sonido muy de los 50 o 60’s, haciéndolo tan agradable a la primera escucha.

Couldn’t be arsed with this back in the day cos i just thought she was a dick head. I was familiar with the singles which I didn’t mind. So today I gave it a full listen to, more than a few times, and yeah it’s a class album, not a bad track on it.

had her first album on this previously and thought "her stuff is better than I remembered". Now I see that's because this was her more popular work and I'm still not much of a fan. It's not bad but feels too sterile, soul that's for the masses.

There are some good songs and some that are not so good. Super sad, she should have gone to rehab.

The album revolves about her having a great, unique voice. But the song themselves aren’t anything special. Not bad but wouldn’t add it to my favorites.

It’s fine, it’s enjoyable, but idk this music doesn’t really connect to me in any way… I didn’t mind listening it in the moment but I don’t think I’d ever say “hmm I want to listen to back to black”.

I’m going to be honest and say that I did not expect to like this. I didn’t listen to Winehouse when she was alive and was at best ambivalent when she died. This album blew my socks off. I don’t know what I was expecting, but it’s an absolute shame that such a talent had her life taken by addiction.

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What a killer voice and an excellent album Favorite Songs: Rehab, You Know I'm No Good, Back to Black

Un sans faute , tout est a garder, on a des chansons a structure simple qui envoient du sax 🎷. Un storytelling au top dans toutes les chansons, que demander de plus ?

Là c'est dommage de s'être suicidée parce que c'était vraiment très bien

One of my favorite albums! Incredibly talented.

This is a solid album! So many hits, and the ones that didn't chart are still really good. It's a shame we lost her too soon. (4)

Fantastic voice. Perfectly matches the genre.

10/10

This is a stunning album. Such a shame she left us so young. The massive jump in quality between her debut and this second album is phenomenal.

I didn't know this other than the singles.

I didn't really enjoy the previous Amy Winehouse album (frank) but this was great.

Brilliance throughout. Sometimes it's hard to really decide how much of a deceased artists hype is the art rather than the mythology. This is amazing. At the time I was far too snobby and boring to realise it but over time this has become a real favourite of mine.

So much more going on in the opening track than in an entire double album by The Rolling Stones. Peerless and perfect

Talent tarnished by troubles often brings out some of the best, powerful music you will experience, Amy was the perfect example of this. Kudos to Mark Ronson in recognizing this magic. Having said all that I’ve always preferred Amy’s debut album Frank, but it’s still a 5.

A contemporary classic made by a true tortured artist

Very unique vocals

This is one of those albums where I get why people rate it so high. Just not for me tbh