Back To Black

running through my reviews is the gold-standard album: Different Class, Back In Black, Lexicon of Love, tapestry, Ray of Light. Take the monster singles out (usually four at least) and what's left? As an ep how many stars would it rate. In the above cases five stars, in this case three. So with the singles four stars then.

Distinctive voice and solid production. Good songs. Pretty good all round

What a voice Some good tunes Iconic

Classic album and very pivotal in the jazz revival of female singers in the UK. I like the consistent instrumentals and flow of the tracks. Main highlight js of course Amy’s voice and writing. Highly recommend for anyone to listen to. 8/10

Back to life with a powerhouse of a voice lost to corruption.

A classic album by Amy Winehouse. I thoroughly enjoyed it and my favorites were Rehab and Back To Black.

I liked it

Iconic album

Always weird to listen to something where I have a relationship with the artist, but haven’t actually listened to much of her work. Unfortunately, it all tracks with her sad story. Talented artist, no doubt, but her struggles are well documented in her work.

This could have been so corny but it never tips into schmaltz

Great, soulful album. She left us too early.

Love her voice. Tragic ending for a rising star.

Great album and voice. Love is a losing game personal favourite

I liked this a lot more than I expected. I was never very fond of Rehab, think I've just been far too exposed to it for nearly 20 years and got sick of it. Nothing else was familiar though Amy Winehouse was clearly very talented, the gritty honesty of her lyrics coupled with the 50s/60s R&B, swing and blues throwback instrumentation (without blatantly copying it) come together very well. You can see where the influences on this came from but it still feels fresh, perhaps in part to Mark Ronson's punchy and dynamic production. Amy's voice and the instruments sound quite spacious, giving everything a bit of space to breath and distinguish itself, also adding to that atmosphere I'll say 3.5 for now Highlights: Some Unholy War, You Know I'm No Good

A really good album that came out of nowhere for me! Instrumental is great and the vocal performance is amazing.

She mastered the genres she was inspired by and created a true classic here. Respect.

Great album! Hit upon monster hit! Wtf, then you go die? Stupid. So incredibly, soulfully stupid.

3/4

Her voice really is special, even if she is a mimic of some of the best soul singers of eras past.

Amy Winehouse x Marc Ronson record of absolute class. Cannot fault this one at all, the aesthetic is masterfully crafted. Grew up listening to this one too, thanks to my mother. Brings me right back! A very high 4* for me.

Listened to the Deluxe album and wasn't a huge fan of the second disc. However the first, era defining and raw. Amy Winehouse's voice is one of the best at communicating an idea, especially with Mark Ronson building the perfect backdrop to her defiance. I didn't realise how many songs on this album I had heard before, it was hit after hit, catchy song after catchy song, and Amy's raw emotion on show in such a beautifully articulated way. This was good, really good, but nothing mind blowingly amazing. However, I must consider the impact it had on artists like Adele, who went on to release some of the greatest ballads of all time. Great work, really like it.

Classic songs

Qué buena casualidad haber escuchado este álbum poco después del de Navidad de Phil Spector. Este disco es una adaptación contemporánea de su "Wall of Sound", con influencias claras del soul y del Motown de los años 60. Un tributo excelentemente producido, con la voz de Amy Winehouse y su tono (y letras) chulesco, empoderante, como protagonista principal. No le doy 5 estrellas porque no me parece lo suficientemente innovador, pero, aun así, es un disco de 10. 4.5 bajo.

Rehab - I don't find the lyrics charming but her singing is impressive You Know I'm No Good - Compared to Adele this album is a lot swankier and more charismatic. I like the drums on this track. Me & Mr. Jones - She's like a one woman version of a Phil Spector girl band. Favorite track so far. Just Friends - Reggae vibe on this one. The last two tracks were of a nice short length. Back to Black - Sunburnt guitars aide the angst on this track. Strings are a nice dramatic touch. Very evocative chorus. Love Is a Losing Game - The perfect comedown from the title track. Tears Dry on Their Own - Sounds like ain't no mountain higher. Wake Up Alone - Weakest one so far Some Unholy War - Didn't care for this one either He Can Only Hold Her - Nice backing vocals and layers on this one Addicted - Song about weed is cringe Overall this album has a lot of class and some impressive singing. The backing instrumentation had enough variety to keep me engaged. Her vocals came across as effortless in the best way possible. Sad we lost such a great talent. Don't do drugs.

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.

Pretty good.

I ignored this at the time, but is very enjoyable. A good length too! Lyrics quite depressing though considering her end.

Ooh, very nice. I was only sort of familiar with this artist before listening to this album, and I'm glad I got to hear more of her work.

The vocals, the production, the songwriting, the relatability, it's all there; you're not getting your classic pop any better than this.

Solid tracks

Great album. Her voice was so iconic.

Favorite Track: He Can Only Hold Her

* Has the last track, Addicted, always been here? * Where’s the Ghostface remix?! * I feel like there are a couple of filler songs here, or maybe they aren’t filler and I just don’t care for them * The title track alone almost makes this a 5 * What an actual tragic loss <3

Already a favorite. It was great to re-listen a lot of these songs are currently on the rotation. Her voice is great and the sound is well done

I guess this is pop, but it's so seeped in roul and R&B that it almost doesn't count. It's not for nothing that she won 5 Grammy's. This album was everywhere and feels very real Standouts Rehab You Know I'm No Good 4/5

Liked it. Knew the name, never gave her a listen. Would listen to again.

This is an awesome album and I kept it in my ears for an extra day just to savor it. I have never listened to this album, start to finish. What an oversight! I could listen to the track Back in Black over and over again. This album is even more impactful knowing the tragedy of her situation and premature death. Almost a 5! (Sorry @boopidoo) Im sure it will be in time!

"This time I was like, 'fuck it, I know what I’m talking about'. You definitely get a self-belief. Whereas before you’re like, 'well, the record company must know what they’re talking about' They do know what they’re talking about from a marketing standpoint..." Amy Winehouse "Life and soul". Interviewed by Craig McLean from The List (circa 2007) Highlights: Tears Dry On Their Own, Wake Up Alone, Love Is A Losing Game, You Know That I'm No Good, Me and Mr Jones. In a nutshell: the millenial queen of blue eyed soul* Songwriting was cathartic for Amy. She wasn't afraid of being vulnerable or looking stupid, both in her career and personal life. All packaged in a crooning 60's soul/Motown sound. With Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi on producing duties, this was the makings of a Classic Album™. I can't find anything to dislike about this album. Even the looped sample of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" didn't deter me from its charm. *Dusty Springfield was publicly dubbed the "(reluctant) Queen of Blue Eyed Soul". Bestowing Amy that title is justified. Yes, she released two albums in her short life (a third album was released posthumously) yet her impact on the music landscape was phenomenal. How can that be ignored? She did more for music than Adele did. Overall: 8/10

Barring some of the production quirks which can make some stuff muddy or Amy's voice crackle (idk if its the mic peaking or distortion), this album is still pretty wonderfully made. Something like this isn't my usual cup of tea and at worst I would be more critical of its throwback aesthetics, but I think it manages to pull them off in a genuine manner that doesn't leave me feeling like its boring or annoyingly evoking the past. More than anything though, Amy's voice and how she communicates her emotions and troubles really cuts through everything and it elevates it into something that makes me understand why this was such a big hit when it came out and how it made her passing such a great loss. I expected it to like it somewhat but as far as pop albums from the past decade, this one is great

I will always appreciate this album 4/5

A really enjoyable listen. The music is interesting and the singing is fantastic, although the lyrics are a bit depressing. Sounds like a contemporary (ish) take on 60s style soul and R&B.

Super solid and has some real classics on it like Rehab and the title track. Her story means this will probably always be considered a classic, even if it's not groundbreaking or anything. Deserves it's spot though, everyone should hear this once.

Tolles Album.

Although I’ve heard this album before I tried to listen to it with a new perspective. Back To Black is dark, funny, raw, and heartbreakingly real all at once. The help of Mark Ronson’s Motown style production feels perfect, but Amy’s beautiful, brutal, witty and personal lyrics paired with her unique voice make it feel one of a kind. 4.5/5

Still so sad what happened to her. The lyrics are quite good and I groove with most of the music. 4.5/5

Старушка хороша была, жаль спилась сторчалась и ливнула из этой жизни

8/10

Slept on this album for ages. It's really damn good. Not much more to say than that. Just really damn good.

I wasn’t a fan of Amy’s when she was alive but watched the film about her 4 weeks ago then listened to back to back. I Enjoyed the album specially her lyrics. Relistened again and have the same feeling.

Yep, still sounds incredible!

What a great voice and what a tragic story. I am very familiar with the album but gave it a full listen again. Some of these songs really tell you what Amy is going through in her life. The whole sound is like that of old Motown/Phil Spectre times and Amy really nails the whole 60s aesthetic. Hats off to the Daptones on this album. They killed it, and the album would not have its sound without them.

++*: Rehab ++: Me & Mr. Jones, Just Friends, Back to Black, Tears Dry on Their Own, Wake Up Alone, He Can Only Hold Her, Addicted +: You Know I'm No Good, Love Is a Losing Game, Some Unholy War 8,5/10

4.5

Not much better "fuckery" on this entire list and how much more one would have liked to hear. Every song has merit but "Rehab," "Me and Mr, Jones" and "Love Is a Losing Game" are all standouts. Just great.

Such a great voice for the music style. Really enjoyed this.

Komplet bonkers at hun lavede den her plade som 23-årig, lyden er for vild og hendes stemme er for vild. Meget bedre and den anden Amy Winehouse plade vi havde.

Nice easy listening album, great songs, great voice, not exactly going on repeat, but I enjoyed it. Smol 4

Solid album. Favourite was back to black

Amy has an incredible voice. I really liked this sort of "new feel" for Motown / soul. Great voice, great composition.

I respect Amy Winehouse but I've heard the hits too many times. Good album nonetheless.

Классный альбом, мне по духу, но чувствуется чуть старости, впринципе душевный, очень качественный

What a voice. Gone much too soon.

She feels it.

Dap-kings!

She's alright

Legendarily good vocals, pretty catchy songs and a few notable standouts (Rehab is incredible obviously). Not the type of music I’d usually come back to as an album though, probably 3.5-4

En ollut kuunnellut kokonaisena levynä aiemmin mutta yllättävän ehjä kokonaisuus. 4/5

She was a great talent. Had a beautiful voice, and this album is top to bottom excellent.

I’ve always liked Amy but had never listened to this album in full. Still like her - probably 3.5 rounded up to 4.

An excellent, if maybe a bit top heavy, album. Rehab is a strong opener to live up with. Tight production, consistent sound. High 4.

Lijepa je produkcija i to sve ali ovaj album ne bi bio ništa bez njene karizme

Hard to separate the art from the artist here, considering the nature of her death and the lyrical content of these tunes. But, if you manage to see through that, you find heartfelt tunes and a voice as strong as any in the biz. She is such a force, and can imbue every sounds she makes with meaning. While there are a few misses on this album, it plays well in its entirety.

Iconic. Not entirely my style, but still an enjoyable listen.

Now I was a 7 years when this album came out, but I remember how much it was played and the peak popularity of Amy Winehouse. However, I did not realise how many of these recognisable songs were from Back to Black. The eponymous song is obvious, but others, such as You Know I'm No good. I didn't realise were on the same album. For the impact Amy Winehouse had, she only had a short career with two whole albums. She's the only modern mainstream musician I can currently think of who made jazzy soulful songs that were legitimately incredibly popular, which I think says something about both the music itself, and I suppose her quite honest and meaningful lyrics. It's a pretty good album. I reserve 5 stars for the albums I think are among the very best in every way, which I don't think Back to Black quite meets, but it's very good.

Beautiful, really soulful

The album is better than the 2 singles that were released thankfully

Even if she isn't exactly my cup of tea, her influence and unique style are both undeniable

Jodå, för fasiken.

I think this is a good album. For me it treads the line well between homage to the older sound and just ripping it off. Most art is a stolen from a million different ideas, but the difference majer here is that it is done very well. Her voice is strong and conveys a lot of emotion, the song writing, arrangement and priduction are superb and her story adds additional gravity to the lyrics.

'Back to Black' sees Winehouse shift from the neo-soul of her debut album, to heavy influence from 60s girl groups like the Shangri Las. The innocence evoked from that early pop music contrasts starkly with the very tragic lyrics. You can't help but imagine the scandal of one of those 60s artists singing about rehab but Winehouse does it truthfully and bluntly. It's a bit unsettling to think of so many people singing along to one of popular music's most obvious cries for help. Winehouse's early death was shocking but probably surprised few of us, given her lifestyle. She was a unique talent and filled a void in the music industry that few knew we had. Truthfully, the tracks produced by Mark Ronson are a lot better than the Salaam Remi ones. But it's a definitely a powerful album regardless.

I’m surprised at how much I enjoy this. I knew from hearing “Rehab” in high school, and various snippets over the years, what her music sounded like, but I didn’t realize how authentic it would come across in an album context. I also was surprised to learn that she wrote all her songs instead of covering old standards — I would have thought there’d be at least one or two covers on here. I realize, listening to this for the first time, that Amy Winehouse was a very unique artist, combining her lyrical and journalistic darkness and edge with a lush throwback soul and jazz sound — and yet coming across completely genuine. She sounds like she grew up studying the origins of the kind of music she makes. Admittedly, by the end of the album, my attention fades a little bit. I’d have to listen a few more times before I pick up on the lyrics and tracks that resonate most. Overall, though, I loved this first listen, added it to my library, and will likely revisit in the future.

Such a unique voice, feel the emotion in the music and lyrics. Brass instruments so good, some of keyboard backing sounds a little harsh, so will seek some Amy music with orchestra music

All right, all right, all right already. I finally understand. It’s not that I didn’t like the shingles. I did. it’s not that I didn’t understand the tortured soul of an addict. I certainly did. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy the retro vibe. I did. Just didn’t understand the mass appeal. I just didn’t get the connection in the attraction. But now that I listened to the entire album multiple times I do. I guess I’m a fan. Anyone make a song with the opening line? What kind of Fuckery is? This is good in my book.

New sound of an old sound. Another Star that burned so hot and faded away at 27. Misadventure took away a tremendous talent. Cool album.

Felt like a better version of the Adelle album I had to listen to (25). Great vocals, instruments felt more active in the song, in general a little more upbeat than Adelle. That isn't to say you couldn't find some catharsis listening to this album, but once again, not really my jam. Although I definitely understand the appeal.

It was pretty nice. Sweet music and a comforting voice. Would rate 4.5

I've heard this before, it wasn't my favorite but it's still a great album and an absolute landmark for r&b

Love this album, really great retro sound with awesome vocals from Amy. You Know I'm No Good, He can only hold her, tears dry on their own, and back to black are all really great. Not quite a 5 I think some songs drop into just existing, but a strong 4. Lyrics are great too

p910. 2006. 4 stars. Not her very best work - see "Frank" for that - but it's still brilliant work from one of the very best voices and songwriters of the early millennium. Point deducted for the intrusive production and the occasional filler.

Classic album, would say 4.5

Found many songs to be catchy, even if the themes are not. Songs to come back for: He Can Only Hold Her (but several more I liked)

Really good album. I've heard it before and actually own it. It's very nice bluesey/loungey singing. Seems like she had a lot of potential and could have made many more excellent albums.

Amy is a wonderful vocalist, and deliveries an immense amount of character and power in her voice. If you don't enjoy Soul or RnB, then this album won't seem special at all, but it is an immense project. Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi did a fantastic job in producing these tracks, and giving the album a timeless sound. I like the touches of doo-wop and samples from the golden era of 60s soul. The 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' sample at the core of Tears Dry on Their Own is particularly great, and Amy does a good job of reinventing the wheel with this track. The majority of this album being written solely by Amy is impressive too, and I think the songwriting is underrated and oft overshadowed by her vocal performances. 'Rehab' is exceedingly overplayed however, and I don't think I will ever enjoy that song. It is quite tragic considering the circumstances of her death, also. I think 'Addicted' is a pretty weak album closer too, and didn't particularly care for the track. I wish her rendition of Valerie was included on the original version of this album also. Favourite tracks: Love is a Losing Game, Tears Dry on Their Own, Wake Up Alone

I've got some odd feelings with this one. As nasty as the subject matter is and how it ultimately tied into Amy's fate. This is musically pretty fucking fantastic. But not necessarily something I would go to frequently. It's not that I'm put off by the subject matter or anything. But rather that I think this throwback soul kind of album really became prominent from weaker artists in no small part thanks to the success of Back to Black. I think this has partially made me feel a bit numb to these sorts of melodies in a sense, but I can definitely still appreciate what is on display here. The instrumentation and production feel sincere to the era it is trying to represent and Amy's voice is an incredible fit. In terms of tracks that stood out to me, the album doesn't really feel lopsided but rather like there is padding between each of the good parts. I really like the opening Rehab song, as well as the middle stretch between Back to Black and Tears Dry on their Own. The final song Addicted is also quite nice even if it's not my favourite song to close on, the juxtaposition between the opening and closing songs of course being fairly grim. And foreshadowing what was to come not long after the album. I feel like the rest of the album is good to decent but does not stand out to me as much given my previous reasoning. I find the global rating for this to be quite surprising, my rating is effectively spot on with it but I would say there are better albums than this I have seen so far that have much more middling scores. I would like to imagine this is not just the same issue that people complained about with positive posthumous reviews for Blackstar when that came out. Though I can see why this would be an album that a lot of people can feel strongly sentimentality and relatability with. 7.5 points above the BAC Limit/10 Highlights: Rehab, Back to Black, Love is a Losing Game, Tears Dry on Their Own

Tormented artist second and last studio album. Has a deep and vibrant voice, a nostalgia-given modernized sound. A Good album to listen during 40minutes.

got some bangers overall, really easy listen, i can see why this is some people’s first record, amazing

Best Song: Tears Dry On Their Own. This feels like the biggest and most ambitious production on the album, and some of the phrasing that Amy uses are just undeniably catchy. Worst Song: Just Friends. I really wasn't a fan of the "oom-pa" rhythm that ceaselessly ran in the background. Overall: Beautiful voice, with songs that drip with an undeniably individual character. The production is great, and the whole album carries this air of almost joyous melancholy that I can't remember hearing elsewhere.

4 maybe 5

While it’s not my style, man she had some pipes.

good album great singi g and production

I think the only thing people may not like about Amy Winehouse is her voice and the way she sings. But people also really like her for that exact reason. Musically pleasing, the band is solid. Her blusey, soulful singing is on point. I’m assuming this was her breakthrough album. 5 stars says I’ll return to listen to it again. I just can’t do it. This is a good start if you’re someone like me who wanted to delve into the world of Amy Winehouse. It’s feel good music covering a world of pain . Choice cut: You Know I’m No Good

It’s very good, surprisingly so. It’s not really my kind of music, but it’s undeniably catchy. I’m going to say it starts to get a bit old. Y the last couple songs, but I won’t sing it to hard because it has the decency to clock in at an excellently paced 35 minutes. One of the relatively rare albums that lives up to the hype.

A pleasant album, easy to listen to. I never really understood the fuss about AW, she sounds good but nothing special IMO. Anyway, good album, worth a listen

longstanding blindspot i should have filled ages ago. the mastering is rough on my ears unfortunately, which is a big issue, but its the only issue i can pawsibly raise. she has to have been one of the most memorable singers probably Ever, and despite my production complaints the actual arrangements are so Zesty and Poppy. some rly nasty licks on occasion too! hoping this one will get a better remaster eventually. the title track made me lift a few feet off the ground

Such a shame we never got more music…

Pisse lækkert, soul, rnb

Great stuff. Better than I expected (and I already thought it was good).

very good album. Had this when it was released. Gone too soon

8/10

A timeless classic - mostly because it mimicked, sampled or re-created styles and sounds from the bygone era of the 1960s Motown and Doo wop. Never been a big fan of the opening track "Rehab" for some reason. Every other track though is killer. But that opener - for better or worse - clearly prevents me from ranking this no higher than a 4.

Excellent overall. Really shows how much range and emotion she had when at her best

Pretty good, a bit sad, also drug mentions.

Good album

So good. 4

I never realised how angry this record is, despite the nostalgic 60s sound! The production is a beautiful remaking of the classic soul aesthetic from the hayday of Motown. At the same time, it clearly shows the troubled front woman who died far to early.

Solid but absolutely heartbreaking album. You Know I'm No Good is an all time banger. Considering all she went through, it's a bit of a miracle this album sounds so fresh despite here many issues.

It’s impossible to hear Back to Black and not think of the tragic way Amy Winehouse’s brief life ended—her struggles are woven into the DNA of every song. But there’s real joy in her work, a retro sheen to the arrangements and lyrics that deal with modern problems with a sly wink.

4-

brilliant

I love a couple of the songs and enjoy the funky vibe of the rest.

i think i prefer Frank, but this is undeniably great too. such a shame we lost her so soon.

Lleno de clasicos y una Amy que gritaba sus letras con amor. Gran disco 8/10

Good performances from Amy. Not my favorite thing in the world but it was alright. Cool!

What a great album. Tears Dry On Their Own and Love Is A Losing Game are stand outs for me and a record that is crammed with other great songs. Such a shame she died so young, definitely an artist that makes you think “ I wonder what she’d be doing now…”

I really did not care for the radio hits from this album at the time. Rehab was so annoying to me when it came out. The production on this album is really interesting. It has a fuzzy feel to it which makes it sound like a lower quality recording which makes it feel older. I'm sure that was intentional and I'm not sure how I feel about it. The audiophiles online seem upset by it calling it "unlistenable". I don't mind it too much but I do think with her voice, it would have been better to have a cleaner sound. Overall this is a great album. It's a shame Amy Winehouse died so young.

What a rad album. It's a bonafide blues and jazz record. Really instrumentation, cool brass, bass lines and keys. She also kind of experiments with some ska and dancehall elements. But really, its Amy's voice that ties it all together and brings the heat. Did Adele market correct her after she died? Did Amy Winehouse die so Adele could run? Her voice really hits all ranges of emotion from sadness and pain, to joy and laughter. This album is really varied in that nature. Its fun, but never overly poppy. I really enjoyed. I wish there were more artists that were doing this kind of music today.

Dark poppy fun

Good blend of older and newer styles. My favourite would be Tears Dry On Their Own. I didn't used to like her very much. It turned out I had to get used to her voice. It's quite distinct.

I used to kinda dislike her due to only knowing 'Rehab', drug addiction and stuff but wow this album really changed my mind. Gone too soon RIP. High 4

Even with how long this list is, there can only be so many artists. Especially since so many of these have multiple noteworthy albums. But I still regularly take issue with some of the choices they made. But Amy Winehouse is an artist who I will fully get behind. She only got the chance to release two full length albums. Both of which deserve a place on this list. The more people that can be educated on this incredible woman’s career, the better. I thought Frank was a solid album. Maybe a little dated, but still worthwhile. The fusion between trip-hop elements and soul that they created for that record was cool to hear. But the former element was entirely abandoned for this follow-up. Instead, they fully embraced all of the soul and pop stuff. And it’s clear right from the start that this was a smart decision. Amy immediately feels right at home. And her voice is every bit as fantastic as it was on the debut. This may also be the first album I’ve heard that was produced by Mark Ronson. Dude has done some really great work, especially on this record. I’ll also mention Salaam Remi, who contributed just as much as Ronson, and did a lot of work with other 2000s artists who were very much inspired by Amy. This album feels the marriage of two time periods in the best way possible. It’s so reminiscent of the 60s, but has a fantastic modern coat of paint. And this is aided by the incredible Dap-Kings backing her. This also contains easily some of Amy’s most dramatic and emotionally open pieces of music she ever wrote, covering some very mature themes. Most of which were inspired by her relationship at the time, and him leaving to pursue his previous partner. Many of these songs are iconic, and they don’t overstay their welcome. It’s a well paced album, and one that everyone should hear. Amy’s story is one that far too many people can relate to, and unfortunately like her, many of them are not here to speak for themselves anymore. But we can continue to honor her legacy by listening to the wonderful art she put out during her short-lived, but stellar career. Rating: 8/10

really enjoyed my time with this one. obviously amy winehouse was a terrific vocalist and she is putting on quite the performance here. i really loved the throwback soul sound that the production employs here - one of the songs even interpolates marvin gaye and tammi terrell's 'ain't no mountain high enough.' for me, i think what keeps this album in the good-not-great territory is the crop of songs here. there are two songs i think i would consider great - 'rehab' and the title track. the rest of the songs are somewhere between fine enough and good. nothing really stands out from the pack. that isn't to say the songs are bad, i just didn't find them interesting enough to bump them up to the great territory.

Favourite Song: You Know I'm No Good

I had never actually gotten around to hearing this album. I had heard the single for decades. I quite enjoyed it and I will keep it in the shuffle

really good

A modern classic.

Was waffling back and forth between my long-standing 4 stars and a high 3.5, but the highlights are too damn good for me to consider changing now. I could probably live with a nice compilation of my favorites between this and Frank, but overall, I just think she was an amazing talent and I wish we could have seen where she'd go from here. 4/5

ill come running through the suits, the empty elevators, concrete portraits and tarmac carpets, through the meaninglessness, empty utterance and growing ambivalence, loneliness and resin pit homegrown masks, ill come running til my legs turn to weakness

wonderful album, had never heard it before now.

Really lovely from start to finish. Such a shame that the world lost out on more music from Amy.

This is a far, far better Winehouse album than her first. She's more confident, and although Mark Ronson is all over the sound like a rash, she seems more comfortable with what he has to say.

Amy was a fantastic talent, enjoyed this — but not absolute top tier songwriting or poetry for me. Stylish as, though.

Love this album. Was so devastated when she passed away, I already had the tickets to see her at a festival

This album rules. Love the entire vibe of it. It loses a bit of steam at the end, and it's not the most dynamic (as plenty of songs sound like others). But it's so good, man.

Great album

Beautiful, love her voice. Too bad her addiction and POS dad cut her short.

Love this record. Everything about it , her voice, the music , the sounds. Classic record. Back to black is a classic track

she did something, she did a sound but not mine

Really solid! Enjoyed this the whole way through. Not sure how often I’ll go back to it, but she was a legend for a reason.

Excellent. Best tracks are Rehab, Tears Dry On Their Own, Back To Black and You Know I’m No Good, but the rest of the album is great too 4/5

Nice

Felt repetitive but overall very good. Rehab is not my favorite but it’s very catchy so I think it lores the audience into the rest of the album which I ultimately find to be a lot better

Meghan Trainor music if it was good

Loved the first disc, not so much the second.

Nice

I don't have much to add to the review currently topping this section (as of June 2024). This is not a *perfect* album, but the peaks on it (exactly half of the tracklist: "Rehab", "You Know I"m No Good", "Back In Black", "Tears Dry On Their Own", and "He Can Only Hold Her"--plus bonus track "Addicted") make it worth the price of admission. And if the rest is slighly less impressive (more by-the-book reenactments of old soul / classic rhythm'n'blues shenanigans, with a tinge of Jamaican music sometimes), it's still enjoyable overall. Add the iconic figure that Amy Winehouse was, plus her idiosyncratic lyrics and phrasing, and surely, you have an "essential album". 2006 didn't have a lot to offer when it came to up-and-coming artists. Without Amy, it would not have been the same 4/5 for the purposes of this list. 9/10 for more general purposes (5+4). Number of albums left to review: 149 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 367 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 216 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 272

Das ist ein Klassiker grandiose Stimme, der man alles abnimmt.

minder mig om min mor hehe. nostalgisk. 90% på grund af gode minder fra at høre det i vores gamle bil og stue, at dette får 4/5 <3

Blurred snapshots from a slow-motion train wreck. Listening today, in a far different musical landscape than 2006, the freshness of the approach and genre is not so readily apparent, but that makes the pain from which the music emerged more immediate. The well known hits still play well and the lesser known title track shines when put into it's context. The overall derivative approach, simply borrowing riffs, hooks and melodies from older music, is also more in your face when you hear all the songs together. Some of the music feels like you walked into a set halfway through a song and then wandered back out, with things feeling slightly incomplete. Overall, knowing that she would die just a few years later, the album hits slightly different.

Unique style and talent …. Would’ve liked to see a catalog of 20 albums over a full career ….

After listening to Back To Black, I can absolutely say it was nothing like what i was expecting. I was expecting a more pop oriented album since that's the kind of vibe Amy Winehouse gave me (prior to seriously listening to any of her music) but it ended up being a more jazzy soul like album and honestly, i think its great for that. The songs here sounded pretty dark at points but managed to stay catchy and fun and also had Amy do some really good singing. The album was also the perfect length, long enough to sink in but not so long that it becomes tedious. This is definitely a great album. Best Song: Back To Black Worst Song: Rehab

Definitely a nice record. I probably rate her other one "Frank" too high just based on how good her voice was cause there are better / more memorable songs on this one and she's singing just as good.

I'm not surprised but there's more chops here than the tabloid view of her suggests. The vibe she's grabbing is older but she's doing it really well. Tons of feeling and the instrumental work has all the flourishes to accent what she's bringing so smoothly. I always like an artist who feels real and this album carries emotion. Great vocal talent too, especially in her ability to go from almost silent to powerful in the same bar. I'll likely listen to this again.

This is a really listenable album. Her vocals are interesting enough to grab attention and the writing is captivating. The production sounds great. The music itself is played too safe and sometimes forgettable. Not sure if this belongs here but kudos too whoever put Ghostface Killah on the "You Know I'm No Good" remix

Fav: Tears Dry On Their Own Least Fav: Wake Up Alone

80/100

A true classic sound with a very modern edge for the time. We lost a unique voice when we lost amy

Pretty good album, but I expected a little more after hearing so much about it. Some of the songs start to sound the same after a while, but that is okay, because they are still good songs.

3.5/5

A classic 60's style R&B/Soul album, with the odd reggae track "Just Friends". The lady sure can sing, but ultimately, it all depends on whether or not you're a fan of this style of music.

Best sou from last 20 years

What a voice! What great songs. What might have been? I was slightly disappointed by the recording and production, all the character in the brass and strings has been "filed down" somehow, leaving just the sound with none of the transients. Could have been virtual instruments for all you can tell.

Not a fan of the weird reworking of Ain't No Mountain in "Tears Dry on their Own" but overall the album is a great throwback of old school type soul. None of these songs are that happy, but the horn arrangements make up for it.

The Biopic about her is a Crime. Doesnt do Justice to a complex Woman Like Amy Winehouse

I like it!

I was really unsure on this one. I heard a lot of reviews at the time and requests from her father to not buy it. The idea was it was glamorizing addiction and furthering her self-destructive habits. First, to me it does not glamorize addiction, there is a lot of sadness and bluntness behind her music. To some it may be glamorizing but in reality it is just her speaking about her life. For her family, I understand the concerns and can only imagine the difficulty they deal with when it comes to losing their daughter to such a difficult disease. In the end this was a dark beautiful album that reflects on a life full of hard times.

Back to Black is a great soul and RnB album. The voice of Amy is just fantastic. In retrospect the lyrics in a lot of the songs are really sad.

Cardinal sin: never do a Marvin Gaye interpolation. Similar to the Adele but probably better so I say 4. Don’t rly think it’s a top 10 all time album @apple While I think this sounds good, the failed Marvin/hitsville interpolation demonstrates some of my issues with this record. Did this song sound better than the original? No. Did it do anything to push the boundaries of this kind of music in anyway? I don’t think so. It’s good for an early 2000s pop record, but if we actually want to put it up against some classic mowtown and soul music this falls short. Perhaps I need to listen to this when I’m sadder or get broken up with, but after listening I put on some Marvin Gaye, and it’s significantly better. I guess I’m just arguing against apple and some rediculous straw man , but whatever

Very good. Great voice. Although I swear this album already popped up on this list? What am I thinking of? I didn’t know (or simply forgot) The Dap-Kings were the band on this album.

Really good and really sad. It’s a shame that she didn’t come out the other side of what she was going through. This had a bunch of great music on it, but couldn’t quite get to a five for me, for whatever reason. She deserves all the accolades and recognition she got.

Absolute classic, but I don't want to let the nostalgia tint my ratings!

This is just a solid as hell album, what more can I say. Great vocals, great lyrics, and groundbreaking genre blending. Amy truly was a huge loss from the world, she deserved better and we all deserved more from her.

Very good album, always a pleasure to listen to it every now and then. Also, pretty consistent, almost any song can be a single.

I like it, nice album 😊

Schöner Soul.

Great voice, amazing arrangements, it was very good overall. My only complaint, some of the songs were a bit boring after a while, there was no variation.

Really liked this. I had added this album to favorites after listening to the first Amy Winehouse album (Frank) on here. Will definately be listening again to both in the future.

Better than average

I love the singles off this album (except ‘Love is a Losing Game’). ‘Tears Dry on Their Own’ is AMAZING. However, overall, while I found the music itself interesting and I think Winehouse is a talented lyricist, this album simply didn’t appeal to me. I preferred ‘Frank’.

Great album but so sad what happened to her

i've been wanting to listen to amy winehouse for a while now! her vocals are incredible, and her lyrics have both humor and tragedy. i like the jazzy, jukebox feel to these songs. her style is iconic, i didnt realize i had already heard snippets of some of these songs before and didn't know they were by amy winehouse. i read up on her history and it seems like she was truly a lovely person, just with many struggles, and that's reflected in her music. RIP 💔 i personally liked this album but it's not a 5 star for me.

Such a great album.

Nonaned extreme stimme undso und crazy album aber halt jz auch eher nit so catchy -- würd i wieder anhören aber nit wirklich täglich

I think this a good to great album. I didn't know until reading the notes today that The Dap-Kings were Amy's backing band -- and that makes so much sense! I am sucker for the R&B/Soul revival and is one of the best in the genre!

I was promised a unique modern spin on soul music, and that's exactly what I got. The vocals and the horn section are great. But the songs are a bit too real.

Amy Winehouse greier det som få er forunt: Smelte sammen tidligere musikkstiler, her spesielt swing og soul, inn i det moderne musikkbildet. Godt hjulpet av bl.a. Mark Ronson, som senere gjorde det samme med Bruno Mars. Plata i sin helhet er veldig, og det er som alltid imponerende å ha flere låter som er så sterke at de står seg alene. Spesielt viktig er albumet også for å åpne opp for senere artister, men foreløpig så står det seg allikevel veldig godt. Dette er en veldig sterk 4er, og jeg har full forståelse for de som vil gi det 5.

-The only songs I'm 100% sure I know are the title track & "Rehab", though I've been looking forward to hearing this for a while now. (Frank [2003] was 497 albums-a-day ago :0) -ok, I also know "Tears Dry On Their Own". Classic - a Sunday comfort listen, at least as much as it can be knowing her tragic decline after Back to Black's release. I've never been the biggest fan of Winehouse's tunes, but I recognize greatness when I see it. HL: title track, “Tears Dry On Their Own”, “Rehab”, “He Can Only Hold Her”, “Addicted” (bonus track, not on the CD copy I found) May 19, 2024

Such a different album when it first came out. Starts out really strong. I do think that it ends kind of weak. Her voice and persona are so unique. It really is a shame that she passed away so young. I think she really could have made some great music.

An endearing yet very melancholic soul record written in the aftermath of a recent breakup, and Amy really sells it with her truly one-of-a-kind voice. There's a strong tenacity to the singing along with the instrumentals that leads to a pretty consistently great listen, even if I find the tracklist to be fairly front-loaded.

one of the greatest to ever do it...the singles from this album go so crazy hard. incredibly nostalgic for me. faves: you know i'm no good, some unholy war

A great album but marred but Amy's sadness. You can hear it in her voice making it not as full or vibrant as her first. Hauntingly good, but not her best I think.

I actually liked this album more than I thought. Her voice and this jazz like sound was really impressive.

overall I really enjoyed this album. love the Motown/jazz/throwback sound. she's got a great voice & talent at expressing herself through lyrics. that rawness with lyrics is quite a contrast to the music (I enjoyed it). given how her life ended though, it does come across pretty bleak and sad

Tales of self-destruction, booze & drugs, and failed relationships set to neo-soul music that doesn't sound like it could have come from 2006. What sets this album apart is that she is a phenomenal singer. There are so many singers who write songs about drinking and cheating, but none of them sound like Amy Winehouse.

I had never listened to any of her songs besides the super famous ones so this was cool

amy winehouse is the most prevalent example of needing to look into a discog. all her hits are good ofc but when u listen to her bsides and less streamed tracks you get such a bigger look into how gifted of a artist she was.

Simply simply lovely 4/5

I likey

Didn’t really appreciate this when it came out, but I really enjoyed the Motown inspired grooves, despite the lyrical content being a bit depressing when considering what became of Amy. A great album and I’ll listen again for sure

Quintessential Amy, through and through. Such an incredible singer, so unique.

I was familiar with a few songs that I sing on the regular, then there were a couple I had never heard before, but I liked pretty much all of them. You can hear how much she matured, her voice, between this album and the one we had earlier and I enjoy it quite a bit. Her style is very different but good, and it was just a good album.

It's nice to have a more-recent album in here on occasion but a little ironic this one comes dialed in with a retro sound - I like it. The music on this album is definitely more to my liking than from her first album. She still does that vocal thing I don't love (although much less on this album). I feel like I critique vocals on every album (I do) - she's got a great voice but it's her style that sometimes triggers me. The modern extension at the end of words that's hard to describe... over-vowelizing? I think it's changing her formants in the vowels. It's a choice, I don't love it. The scratchy and organic sound to the music tho - this is great and definitely overshadows any ridiculous gripes I have about vocals. Is this a mono sound on the drums? I usually hate lo-fi but it's more like a stylistic choice here. Fave tracks: "Tears Dry On Their Own" and "Back To Black." TL;DR: cool album overall (I nitpick. Vocalists hate me.) and short which really works for it - any more would be too much. 7/10 4 stars

Ok!

Taken far too soon - great album and you can really hear the tortured soul

Sounds modern and classic at the same time, will and has aged well

a rare instance where music based around a singers voice doesn’t suck. Her voice is like an instrument that adds to the rest of the band, without the rest of the band being reliant on it.

It was good

Man. Alcohol can be brutal. What a talent and what a tragic waste.

WE R SO BACK #7monthhiatus sorry guys anyway. I didn't really fw Rehab that much (but I already knew that), but I loved the album overall. I like the instrumentals and LOVE her voice. I can definitely hear the influences it had on artists like Adele lol. I liked the pop sound and appreciated the soul aspects, the latter didn't really work too well for me though. Sorry black people. Very fun (to listen; not lyrically) album. High 4/5! 1 point off for influence from black people! Favourites: Back to Black (lol), Tears Dry On Their Own

This album gave me exactly what I was looking for when I started this journey. I, of course knew about Amy Winehouse and also couldn't escape her songs (singles which I liked). But I never listened to the albums in their entirety. This album is very good! The lesser songs are at a minimum good. And the better songs are great! Rounded up for stars

Amy is certainly talented, her voice is great and her music has a surprisingly good to great band. It's hard for me to relate to her work since it is largely immoral with several songs talking about cheating or drug use. Doesn't bother me too much as she is hardly the first muscian to sing of those things, but it does put up a wall that keeps me from loving it. There is a great stretch in the middle that I really, really enjoyed between Love is a Losing Game, Tears Dry On Their Own, and Wake Up Alone.

Very edgy and different. I liked this album a lot!

Loves: Rehab You Know I’m No Good - love the tropical feel Back to Black Notes: Her voice was so good. I’m going into this with a little familiarity, but I’ve never heard the entire album. I get mafioso noir jazzy vibes, and that’s sexy and beautiful.

Let's lead with the most obvious observation here. It's clear this album made way for mega-artists like Adele, and despite how sadly short-lived Amy's life was we're lucky to have had her deliver this soulful, classic album. The title song "Back To Black" is undeniably catchy and well-written, as are the other four singles that this monster of a record delivered ("Rehab", "You Know I'm No Good", "Tears Dry on Their Own", and "Love Is a Losing Game"). While the last several songs on Back To Black didn't grab me the way the singles scattered on the first half do, this is a solid front-to-back listen. While it was likely intentional, in retrospect it's sadly prophetic that the album opens with "Rehab" and closes with "Addicted" (yes it's a light-hearted bop about enjoying weed, but still) given the tragic life arc that ultimately befell Amy. Listening to Black To Black allowed me ample time for reflection of just how sad it is, selfishly, for us music lovers to have lost a voice like Amy Winehouse's. 4 stars: I am struck by this album. Interesting Factoids from Wikipedia: *Influenced by the pop and soul music of 1960s girl groups, Winehouse collaborated with producers Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson, along with Sharon Jones' band The Dap-Kings, to assist her on capturing the sounds from that period while blending them with contemporary R&B and neo-soul music. *Back to Black sold 3.58 million copies in the UK alone, becoming the UK's second best-selling album of the 21st century so far. The album has sold over 16 million copies worldwide. *Most of the songs on Back to Black were solely written by Winehouse, as her primary focus of the album's sound shifted more towards the style of the girl groups from the 1950s and 1960s. Winehouse worked with New York singer Sharon Jones's longtime band, the Dap-Kings, to back her up in the studio and on tour. *The song "Tears Dry on Their Own" samples the main chord progression from Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's 1967 song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". Remi stated that he thought the album needed something "up-tempo" and suggested to Winehouse that she procure a "slower, sadder conception" of the song. *Following Winehouse's death on 23 July 2011, sales of Back to Black drastically increased across the world. The album rose to number one on several iTunes charts worldwide. *After the release of Back to Black, record companies sought out more experimental female artists. Other female artists signed to major labels included Adele, Duffy, V V Brown, Florence and the Machine, La Roux, and Little Boots. In the years after Back to Black was released, Dan Cairns of The Sunday Times noted that there was a "notion [by A&R executives, radio playlisters and the public] that women are the driving commercial force in pop". Interesting Factoids from SongFacts.com: *[On "Rehab"]: The lines, "I'd rather be at home with Ray" and "There's nothing you can teach me that I can't learn from Mr. Hathaway" are references to two of Winehouse's soul music inspirations: Ray Charles and Donny Hathaway. Hathaway is best known for his duets with Roberta Flack: "Where Is The Love?" and "The Closer I Get To You." *[On "You Know I'm No Good]: This song borrows the bass line from House of Pain's 1992 Transatlantic Top 10 single "Jump Around." *[On "Back To Black"]: Amy Winehouse explained to the Sun newspaper on October 27, 2006 before (she and then ex-boyfriend Blake Fielder-Civil) re-established their relationship: "'Back to Black' is when you've finished a relationship and you go back to what's comfortable for you. My ex went back to his girlfriend and I went back to drinking and dark times." Standout Tracks: Rehab, You Know I'm No Good, Back To Black, Love Is A Losing Game, Tears Dry On Their Own, He Can Only Hold Her

First half kinda bangs second half good but doesnt bang

A great. Got the cd in bimma . rehab is a bit annoying now.

She’s got an amazing voice. I can’t lie though, it’s a little unnerving how catchy the song Rehab is, considering how her life ended.

Bluest sorrowful

Never took the time to listen to this cover to cover, but glad I finally did. Great production and the backing of the Dap Tones gives this an authentic feel. Her voice is fantastic.

Amy was an incredibly talented gothic noir chanteuse. This album feels more truly her than Frank. The one problem I have is that she she often favors playing with lines in a way that robs them of emotion. I end up hearing a show of dexterity rather than shaping the feel of the song. Supremely talented yet not mature enough to hold back. Great album.

I like the jazzy, big band sounding songs. I can hear her influence on others I like.

65/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

Iconic

What a wonderful and sad album. Heart and tats on a sleeve, life in a broken shot glass, laid bare for a world to celebrate and mourn over.

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.

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