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Back to Black [PA] by Amy Winehouse (CD, Mar-2007, Universal Republic)
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Artist: Amy Winehouse
Release Date: Mar 2007
Format: CD
Record Label: Universal Republic
Genre: R&B, Soul
UPC: 602517229679
Product ID: EPID58109438
Description: Personnel: Amy Winehouse (background vocals); Binky Griptite, Thomas Brenneck (guitar); Helen Tunstall (harp); Perry Montague-Mason, Chris Tombling, Tom Pigott-Smith, Warren Zielinski, Boguslaw Kostecki, Liz Edwards, Mark Berrow, Peter H...
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Sultry Voice & Great Lyrics Make This a Winning AlbumReview created: 03/31/07
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14 of 21 people found this review helpful.
Amy Winehouse has a voice that can only be described as sultry. Her voice is reminiscent of Billie Holiday, Lauryn Hall and Ella Fitzgerald. Back to Black is Amy's sophomore album following her successful first album, Frank. Amy Winehouse has got one of the best R&B voices around.
The lyrics on this album are based on Amy Winehouse's life experiences. The album starts off with the catchy song, Rehab. I guess this is Amy's response to her former record labels attempt to get her to enter rehab. Anyway, the lyrics and rhythm of this song is infectious. You'll be singing this tune in your head for hours.
There are two versions of this album available, one with explicit lyrics and the second version is cleaned up for those of you that are uncomfortable with explicit language.
If you want to catch a rising star, then you should hurry up and buy this album. Amy Winehouse is destined to be one of the great contemporary R&B singers. So long as she doesn't burn herself out. I highly recommend this album for anyone that enjoys great female R&B music!
The lyrics on this album are based on Amy Winehouse's life experiences. The album starts off with the catchy song, Rehab. I guess this is Amy's response to her former record labels attempt to get her to enter rehab. Anyway, the lyrics and rhythm of this song is infectious. You'll be singing this tune in your head for hours.
There are two versions of this album available, one with explicit lyrics and the second version is cleaned up for those of you that are uncomfortable with explicit language.
If you want to catch a rising star, then you should hurry up and buy this album. Amy Winehouse is destined to be one of the great contemporary R&B singers. So long as she doesn't burn herself out. I highly recommend this album for anyone that enjoys great female R&B music!
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our A rare gem in a sea of crappy copycats & sound-alikes!Review created: 04/28/07(updated 05/21/07)
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6 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Fantastic album. As I said in my review title, this is a rare gem in a sea of crappy copycats and sound-alikes; in a world where everyone is trying to release a sound that sounds like everyone else sounds (does that make sense?), Amy Winehouse releases a throw-back to better musical days.
This album is a confirmation of the fact that good music will never die, even if dead music continues to live. The smooth R&B/blues/soul/jazz sounds are Mo-town all over again. And I am thrilled.
I am a musical purist and I don't care for much of what is released these days, but this album is a wonderful exploration of the old sounds with an updated groove and a funky edge.
Every song is at least good. In my humble opinion, the standouts are "Rehab", "You know I'm No Good", "Back to Black", "Tears Dry On Their Own", "Some Unholy War", and "He Can Only Hold Her".
To carry that one step further, I would point to true, amazing standouts as "ME & MR. JONES", a slow groove with motown like backing vocals and thick leading vocals from Amy. A true treat for the ears.
Also, "JUST FRIENDS". This has to be the BEST SONG ON THE ALBUM. A smooth, rasta-infused jazzy upbeat tune, slow and easy. This gal is amazing.
Man, can you say Lauryn Hill, Billie Holiday, Etta James? This lady has a beautiful future if she sticks with what got her to this point. Her vocals are purely classic, thick and textured like few others can. She has placed herself at the pinnacle of musical history, not just modern music.
Simply stated, this album is sardonic, muddled, ironic, melancholy rantings of an alcoholic (recovering or admitted, I'm not sure) siren.
A must have for any pure music lover.
I am very picky about music, sticking mostly to classics (classical, classic rock, mo-town, big-band, swing, blues or jazz) but this album breaks through the monotony of the typical crap of today and shines brightly.
WITHOUT A DOUBT, THIS SHOULD BE ALBUM OF THE YEAR AT THE GRAMMY'S. WON'T SURPRISE ME IF SHE'S OVERLOOKED BY THE SHEEP, BUT SHE DESERVES IT 100%.
This album is a confirmation of the fact that good music will never die, even if dead music continues to live. The smooth R&B/blues/soul/jazz sounds are Mo-town all over again. And I am thrilled.
I am a musical purist and I don't care for much of what is released these days, but this album is a wonderful exploration of the old sounds with an updated groove and a funky edge.
Every song is at least good. In my humble opinion, the standouts are "Rehab", "You know I'm No Good", "Back to Black", "Tears Dry On Their Own", "Some Unholy War", and "He Can Only Hold Her".
To carry that one step further, I would point to true, amazing standouts as "ME & MR. JONES", a slow groove with motown like backing vocals and thick leading vocals from Amy. A true treat for the ears.
Also, "JUST FRIENDS". This has to be the BEST SONG ON THE ALBUM. A smooth, rasta-infused jazzy upbeat tune, slow and easy. This gal is amazing.
Man, can you say Lauryn Hill, Billie Holiday, Etta James? This lady has a beautiful future if she sticks with what got her to this point. Her vocals are purely classic, thick and textured like few others can. She has placed herself at the pinnacle of musical history, not just modern music.
Simply stated, this album is sardonic, muddled, ironic, melancholy rantings of an alcoholic (recovering or admitted, I'm not sure) siren.
A must have for any pure music lover.
I am very picky about music, sticking mostly to classics (classical, classic rock, mo-town, big-band, swing, blues or jazz) but this album breaks through the monotony of the typical crap of today and shines brightly.
WITHOUT A DOUBT, THIS SHOULD BE ALBUM OF THE YEAR AT THE GRAMMY'S. WON'T SURPRISE ME IF SHE'S OVERLOOKED BY THE SHEEP, BUT SHE DESERVES IT 100%.
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Great Cd ! Great Artist !
) 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Contemporary songwriting skill meets a throwback 60's sound ! Every song is flawless ! A new favorite artist of mine !
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Fantastic!Review created: 04/05/08
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Loved hearing the song Rehab on the radio. This is an excellent album and doesn't disappoint. I recommend it highly, everyone that visits me, loves this music. She has a wonderful voice and gives it her all in this multi-faceted compilation of songs. There is a rich quality to her voice that mesmorizes the listener.
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Awesome music reminiscent soulful music of the 1950's1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Each song is different. Listening to it reminds you on the 1950's with saxophones and horns. In an instant you are transported to another era. You would swear you were sitting in a dimly-lit, smoke filled "speak easy" in the back alley off of a downtown London street.
From the mournful dirge-like "Back-to-Black" to the hit tune "Rehab," Winehouse captures the unresolved angst of a troubled soul. Superb but agonizing in her attempt at self-expression and the release of Winehouse's inner demons.
From the mournful dirge-like "Back-to-Black" to the hit tune "Rehab," Winehouse captures the unresolved angst of a troubled soul. Superb but agonizing in her attempt at self-expression and the release of Winehouse's inner demons.
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AM WINEHOUSEReview created: 11/20/07
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) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
No doubt this lady has problems, drugs, life, relationships, but boy can she sing, enjoy her whiles she is here, because if she keeps going the way she is and hangs with and stays married to the scumbag she is with she will not be with us very long unless she fixes herself, replays of Hendrix, Janis, Morrison,
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Amy Winhouse......what a disappointment1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
at first i reviewed this disc positively...but upon really listening to it, then seeing amy winhouse live...i must re-review her performance. although there is some catchyness to theses songs, i think overall she's a pretty awful singer/performer and i'm somewhat amazed at how she has risen to the point of stardom without actually being able to really sing...and i mean be a vocalist. she seems to just kind of make sounds but not actually sing anything. i don't know...call me a cynic but amy winehouse is not at all one bit impressive to me at all.
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Breath of fresh air.Review created: 09/08/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Being that I am an adamant fan of 50s and 60s music, hearing Amy Winehouse was truly a breath of fresh air. In my opinion, no one has gotten that dead on sound, look and edge like Winehouse has. She recycled golden oldies and made them shine again!
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IF IT DOESN'T COME TO YOU MAKE SURE YOU WRITE SELLER1 of 4 people found this review helpful.
I WOULD HAVE GIVEN THIS PERSON WHO MAILED THIS AMY WINEHOUSE CD, AN EXCELLENT RATING. THING IS, I ORDERED IT ON THE 26TH OF THE MONTH AND DIDN'T RECEIVE MY PERFECT ITEM (THAT WAS UNOPENED AND IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER) UNTIL A MONTH LATER, WHEN I WROTE IN A MONTH LATER THE ITEM WAS SHIPPED WITHIN TWO DAYS. I'M SURE IT WAS AN OVERSIGHT ON THEIR PART, AND PEOPLE DO MAKE MISTAKES. YET, MONEY WAS REMOVED FROM MY ACCOUNT, AND BY THE FOURTH WEEK, I MADE A COMMENT AND RECEIVED THE ITEM WITHIN 2 DAYS. EXCELLENT RECOVERY, BUT WHEN YOU MAKE AN ORDER IN THE FIRST PLACE, IT SHOULD COME IMMEDIATELY OR WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS AT LEAST. JUST MY OPINION...
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Hottest New Talent in a Long Time!1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I decided to buy this album after hearing the free single of the week "You Know I'm No Good" on iTunes. I loved the style and the quality of her voice. I bought the ablum and have not been disappointed. Her voice has the qualities of Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald and Dusty Springfield. Her phrasing is amazing! The songs run from hip-hop to blues to jazz and are all great. Hard to believe she's only 22. She writes or co-writes every song on the album. For audiophiles I give the sound production 4.5 out of 5 - very crisp, lots of instruments and her vocal quality is superb!! Everybody I play it for loves it. Since I bought this album I have started hearing more and more of her - she will be the big hit of 2007 and deservedly so!!!
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BACK TO BLACK AND INTO YOUR HEADReview created: 05/08/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
GREAT ALBUM THRU AND THRU. JAZZY BUT POP AT THE SAME TIME. SHE'S GOT A GREAT VOICE AND USES IT TO IT'S FULL ABILITY. LYRICS ARE HARSH BUT REAL AND BEAMING WITH PERSONALITY. GREAT BUY!!!
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Love it!1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Absolutely perfect! I am a new fan of Amy Winehouse and I bought this cd just from hearing one song "Rehab" on a tv commercial. I got lucky. I enjoy Fiona Apple's music and thought that the two could somewhat be compared. Amy's vioce is definitely more distinct, and her music reminds me of some 50's-60's music, but with a modern twist. Great beats, and these songs will just get stuck in your head and make you want to listen to it more. Nothing like I have ever heard. And like most cds, not all of the songs are good, but at least five I love! And that definitely is better than just the one single!
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Great mix of music.Rehab, Back to Black, Tears dry on there own, and You know im no good are excellent songs. Great album over all.
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great price and super fast shipping!Review created: 09/30/09
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I loved the fact that I forgot aboutthe cd and the day i remembered it it showed up in the mail, it couldn't have been more than 3 days, plus the cd is in great condition!
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Amazing music for an amazing valueReview created: 09/13/09
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hamley_tejada ( 9 )
Amy at her best, and for an unbeatable price; what a bargain. Love this Cd. The transaction was smooth, shipped and received as promised. The CD sounds great.
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liked the cdfirst time i heard her cd in my daughters car and ofcourse i had to order it liked it thank you. i think she is a vry ggod artist her music is full of soul ....................
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Fast Delivery!Review created: 08/05/09
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Loved the product & Condition. I recieved it quickly! I really enjoy this CD and I am glad to have bought it from this seller.
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great Cd!Review created: 08/04/09
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I love Amy Winehouse! Almost every song on the cd is my favorite. Great writing and great sound! I listen to it almost everyday is now one of my all time favorites.
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CD AMY WINEHOUSEReview created: 08/03/09
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joserenato72 ( 2 )
I RECEIVED THIS CD ON TIME IN MY HOUSE, BRASIL, THE CD WAS PERFECT, BUT THE BOX WAS BROKEN.
BUT THE CD IS PERFECT AND I LIKED YOUR SONGS.
BUT THE CD IS PERFECT AND I LIKED YOUR SONGS.
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AN EBAY PROWHAT A GREAT TRANSACTION. THE CD IS LIKE NEW AND THE PRICE WAS GREAT. DEFINITLY A PRO AT SELLING ON EBAY. THANK YOU
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The CD was great! Thanks!Review created: 06/30/09
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) The CD was great. I am a big Amy Winehouse fan, so I loved every song. She has a great voice that is very soulful and her music reflected that greatly. The product was in great condition. It had no scratches, and did not look like it had been used at all. This product was great! Thanks!
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Wake up and smell the Winehouse.Hold on tight ladies and germs! This girl is smokin'. Never again will I dismiss someone so young and troubled, (Haven't I learned- angst makes great fodder). Anyhow, This lady makes me grab my boots and hollar. I loved her vocals, lyrics, and orchestration. There is not anything that needs on this cd, except the songbird- but that's another story.
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Excellent!!Review created: 05/14/09
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This CD is absolutely awesome! It just takes my breath away, so heart-breaking and honest. Amy Winehouse has a voice that will leave you wanting more. Her style is unique! Wonderful and absolutely real. I LOVE IT!!
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Back to Black - Amy Winehouse CD, 2007Review created: 03/23/09
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I absolutely love this CD. At first, I did not care for Amy Winehouse, even a little bit. I thought it was a guy that sang Rehab when I first heard it on the radio. I felt that she was mocking the system and was infuriated that she was even nominated for an award, let alone getting it for a song about a substance abuse problem she had and refused to get help. My brother played it for me back in Dec when we visited for Christmas. Then I listened to her music on the internet and let me tell you something...this girl can sing and will go real far once she gets her act together. She has got a fantastic voice. I have two of her cds and Back to Black is her best. I can't stop listening to it. I purchased 3 copies on ebay. I have one in the car, one in the house, and gave one away to my sister and her husband. I knew they would like her classic voice. There are some vulgarities in the the lyrics (I write them off as Amyisms!), but I've gotten past that with her display of skill with the music and a great set of pipes. Her voice is strong and pure. This girl has truly got talent. Do not miss this CD if you get the chance...it's worth the listen. Don't prejudge her as I did. Waste no time...get on ebay and find your CD now!!! P.S. Do not purchase from Walmart as they only sell the censored version. That's how they can undercut everyone else's prices. Don't let yourself be ripped off. There are plenty of great deals on ebay...you just have to look.
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Spot onReview created: 03/11/09
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Amy is amazing and those who take the time to listen would love her music like i do. If you appreciate a "new" sound like I do or an old sound smokey voice you will love this CD
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