Back To Black - Amy Winehouse

Love her or hate her, I bet you have at least heard of Amy Winehouse, however how much of what you know is actually based on her music? Not much I bet unless you are a fan. 2007 should have been Amy Winehouse's golden year, instead it has been sullied by drugs, drink and a bad choice in men! As a person, I pity her because she has so much opportunity laid down in front of her but she has chosen to ignore it and be lead down a path to what appears to be certain destruction, and even as I write this, I wonder whether she will even survive 2008. Anyway, onto the music. "Rehab" is what threw her back into the public spotlight, and it is the opening ...  Read the complete review

Amy Winehouse - Back to Black Amy Winehouse is truly a Diva of all Divas. In and out of rehab and really living the songs she sings. You would hardly think she is only 24 years old her birthday being in September of 1983. And her soulful voice sounds like something you would find in a 60's American club not coming from this girl born in Southgate London! Back to Black was her second album released following the not so successful album "Frank" which released in 2003. Back to Black was a top selling album of 2006 and was nominated for six Grammy awards five of which she won! I think most people have heard of this ...  Read the complete review

My rates for other people are coming up slowly but surely. In the past couple of months, everyone who owns a TV or Radio or even anyone that reads the newspaper knows who Amy Winehouse is, and not for any good reasons. Despite all of her drug/achahol problems, she's an amazing singer who has written one of the best albums in the past decade and I think it will go to be one of the best albums ever. However, Amy is not known for that. About Amy Winehouse ----------------------- Born Amy Jade Winehouse in Southgate, London in 1983, Amy is well known for her voice being able to cope with a great range of musical genres from soul, ...  Read the complete review

Anyone who has read my review of Amy's first album, 'Frank' will already know what I think of her. She is the most unique vocal talent to come out of the UK since, well, Marianne Faithful, and this album won no less than 5 grammy's, and recieved an outstanding commentary from Herbie Hancock who is, without a doubt a jazz legend. After recieving the award for best album Amy said: "I am so proud of this album" "I put my heart and soul into it and it's wicked to be recognized in this way. I feel truly honored to be mentioned in the same breath as many of the artists present tonight and to win is even more amazing!" She also won Grammy's ...  Read the complete review

She has an amazing voice and this is a great album. Amy Winehouse has and total original sound and style to her voice and showcases it brilliantly with this album. She has really brought Jazz up to date with her soulful melodies. My absolute favourite tracks are Rehab, Tears dry on their own, which has the backing song from There a'nt no mountain high enough, and Back to black but the whole album is recommended. Other tracks include: Me and mr Jones, Just friends, Love is a losing game, Wake up alone, some unholy war, He can only hold her and Addicted which are all a good, more jazz like alternative to the normal rock/pop bands and artists. ...  Read the complete review