Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
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Free Music Review: Raw Talent, Raw Problems
Hit: 4 Stars
The endless "news" coverage of Amy Winehouse's personal problems somehow made me interested in checking out her music. When B-list pseudo-journalists prop themselves up by making fun of Amy's struggles, they occasionally throw in an actual snippet of the music, revealing that Amy deserves credit as a truly excellent singer. Sure she sounds a lot like classic soul divas such as Billie Holiday or Etta James. But she's much more than a mere imitator, showing the raw talent that adds attitude and understanding to her inherent technical abilities. That attitude and understanding can be heard in this album's biggest winners, like "You Know I'm No Good," "Back to Black," and the great Ashford & Simpson update "Tears Dry on Their Own."
But while Amy is not the imitator some claim her to be, the musical backdrop of this album is definitely derivative, rarely straying from basic 60s Motown sounds (though at least the music here isn't the limp semi-R&B that's all most pop producers can come up with these days). This album is also quite undeveloped, with only half an hour of original material, propped up unsuccessfully with a horrendous second version of "You Know I'm No Good" that calls itself a "remix" but only turns up the bass and adds an unwelcome rap from the annoying Ghostface Killah (we can probably blame the record company for the anemic track listing). Regardless, Amy's talents as a singer and lyricist shine through, but unfortunately she appears to be gifted with that type of genius that comes with a streak of self-destruction. She might have a true masterpiece in her future - if she can pull herself together. [~doomsdayer520~]
Free Music Review: Don't get it
Hit: 1 Stars
I just don't get it. I'm a true old school fan. This just doesn't compare at all. And what talent she does have seems to have been created through the use of illegal substances. Free Music Review: The British are coming, the British are coming...!
Hit: 5 Stars
How odd and appropriate and utterly wonderful that the Brits should so decisively breathe life back into the R&B genre. Soul music has been stone cold dead in the United States for quite some time, but these retro-leaning new albums by Amy Winehouse and (to a lesser extent) Duffy bring American music back to life in much the same way that the Beatles and the Stones revived rock in the early '60s. Guess all those English "Northern Soul" parties paid off, after all! Winehouse is a brilliant song stylist and performer. More power to her. (DJ Joe Sixpack, Slipcue music reviews)Free Music Review: Cool Album!
Hit: 4 Stars
I'm actually not a fan of Amy Winehouse (the person), but the Amy Winehouse (musician) is great!
My absolute favorite song on BACK TO BLACK would have to be "Tears Dry on Their Own." Also, I still kind of like "Rehab," which was a smash hit last summer.
I would recommend this album to people who love great R&B/Jazz, sort of music, who like variety...it's a good album.
Free Music Review: Simply Amazing
Hit: 5 Stars
I heard her name a few times and a few people talking about her from the Grammys but didn't pay any attention. I don't listen to radio at don't watch much TV so not up on the latest music & entertainment. But I wish I would have heard this album sooner. She is truly an artist!