Amy Winehouse - Back To Black (CD 2006)

Words cannot describe this album other than it is probably the best soul album ever recorded. it has everything,jazz,soul,a bit of reggae, pop,hints of rock,bits of love ballads, everything.

Here are reviews of all the songs on Back To Black:
1- Rehab:one of the best jazz songs that ever existed! a really great first single, and after 7 months, it is stil storming the charts!-5/5

2-You Know I'm No Good-one of the best r+b songs ever.great instruments used,great vocals, and another chart topper.-5/5

3- Me And Mr.Jones-a very good soul song.not the best song on the whole album, but definately worth a go!-3/5

4: Just Friends-a great,relaxing,summery feel song-4/5

5: Back To Black- one of the best songs on the album.the 3rd single, but didnt do as well as the other 2 singles.what a shame :(-5/5

6:Love Is A Losing Game-really tells the dark truth about love.hoping for it to be a single. a really great soul song-4/5

7:Tears Dry On Their Own-set out to be the 4th single.a really great soul/jazz song.-5/5

8:Wake Up Alone-great beat,great vocals,catchy,has all the things that make up a good r+b song-4/5

9: Some Unholy War-a good song,but probably not going to be a single.give it a go though :) -3/5

10: He Can Only Hold Her-a good popish/jazzy song-4/5

11: Addicted-a good bonus track.not the best on the album though worth a go-3/5

The maturity and raw honesty of the lyrics is breathtaking. The vocal delivery is outstanding; mellow, thoughtful, soulful, Winehouse manages to convey a level of emotion and realism that is rarely achieved by solo, female artists. This is an adult album which deals with grown-up subject matter - and Winehouse should not be made to apologise for this.

It's almost uncomfortably intimate even within the mass appeal it has attracted.

Long may you run, Amy. This absolutely rules!!!

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whom hand on heart thought she was either a black lass or a 60's/70's soul diva, i certianly did, and you know what she's a talented "nutter", whos looks are strange and outside in the real world she seem wierd, however her album is really REALLY GOOD


Track listing
1. Rehab
2. You Know I'm No Good
3. Me And Mr Jones
4. Just Friends
5. Back To Black
6. Love Is A Losing Game
7. Tears Dry On Their Own
8. Wake Up Alone
9. Some Unholy War
10. He Can Only Hold Her
11. Addicted


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Three years on from her debut album 'Frank' (2003), Amy Winehouse returns with long black curls, the thickest eyeliner you've ever seen and a whole new album 'Back to Black'.

Drenched in attitude, Amy has come back stronger than ever, and her vocal capabilities are no exception, as seperating her from all the other chart-toppers is her wonderful Aretha-style voice.
And whether it's the opening track 'Rehab' or the more slow and emotional 'Love Is A Losing Game', each track now has a deeper more meaningful background.
It's modern songwriting at it's best.

This is an awesome cd of instant r and b classics. It reminds everyone of just what talent Amy possesses. Well worth listening to!

NEVER ARRIVED-TOTAL RIP OFF WITH NO REPLY FROM SELLER AND NO COMPENSATION FROM EBAY-BUT THEY GOT THEIR MONEY-I LOST MINE-NOT FOR THE FIRST TIME-LAST TIME PAYPAL DID NOT HELP EITHER-THICK AS THIEVES.

this is one of the finest albums EVER made by a british female artist......every track is a winner.....perfect phrasing,delivery and tone.....songwriting doensn't get much better than tears dry on their own......An absolute classic!

This album is like a drug you just need to have it on 24/7 everything about it is good, how it has that old girl group feel to it but still sounding today..
this album is a must for amy fans who have bought or liked the singles from it! the singles have been fantasic from this album now buy it to hear the rest of it and be as hooked!!

I purchased this cd only because I liked Back to Black, but after listening to it twice, it becomes clear that this a great album from a very talented artist. So if you like Back to Black you'll love the rest. Don't hesitate to but it.

I think Ms Winehouse's colourful and controversial reputation gave me expectations of something a little more radical than what was presented on this album. I find her vocal powers and inflexions a bit too similar to the likes of Anastasia, & I find her musicals styles very derivative of R & B and Tamla Motown, with a smattering of Phil Spector and reggae for good measure. The tracks are well produced and sophisticated and pleasant to listen to. The lyrics I presume are Ms Winehouse's own, with the exception of "Back to Rehab" they're basically love songs. girl meets boy, boy dumps girl, girl sings her heart out - think that theme might have been done before ..... to death? But then most of the population, the media, & commerce are totally obsessed with this myth of romantic love, Ms Winehouse's sales out to do well.
However the lady’s specific vocal qualities do grow on you as does the whole album.

I.M.

The album is excellent but...
the seller cdsthataregood2341 suplied a very poor copy.
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Though you may have only heard a couple of (edited) tracks on the Radio, the whole Album does not disappoint. Although an early mention of the language used in the songs, should prevent some embarrassement. Amy has one of those pure atmospheric female vocals, that command your attention, in the same vain as Annie Lennox or Melanie C. A credit to my collection, and a future Vintage.

No second album syndrome for the glorious Amy Winehouse. On 'Back to Black' she has honed and developed her gorgeous jazz edged sound into something truly special!

This album explores a range of styles: from 60's inspired motown, including the James-Bond-theme-tune sounding title track (on which she sounds not unlike Shirley Bassey!), through delicious hip-hop tinged jazz on 'You know I'm no good' to gorgeous ballads including the superb 'Love is a losing game'.

Amy Winehouse's lyrics stand out on this album. She has a talent for writing about quite painful issues (loss of love, as on 'Tears dry on their own' or infidelity on 'You know I'm no good') with matter-of-fact honesty and incredible humour. Her songs make you laugh and wince in equal measure! Fabulous stuff.

'Back to black' is sultry, sexy and funny. While it would make good 'dinner-party music', take the time to sit and give it your full attention. Amy Winehouse's music is far more than her catchy, smoochy tunes; her words add depth, humour and a hefty dose of experience.

She's a force to be reckoned with, and certainly deserved the praise and success this album has received. Her existing fans will not be disappointed, and she is going to add a mass of new listeners from a very wide age range as a result of this piece of wor

i juudged the look ad behaviour of this awesomely talented singer before i even heard her voice and swore i would never buy her stuff.

Talk about cuttting your nose off to spite your face now i have listened i am hooked origonal beutiful singer producing some very refreshing sounds.

I cannot believe that this woman can appeal to me a 63 year old and have such am amazing voice, great musical arrangements, pure joy, seems she has to suffer for her art, keep it up Amy and take care of your dear self, she is a genius beyond reproach and I cannot wait for what else she does

very disappointed, cheap copy of c.d.although it plays o.k. not promotional c.d. as advertised. would not use this e-bayer again.

The whole CD hasn't got a bad song on it, well worth purchasing! Amy is a credit to the pop industry.

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what can i say about amy. great voice. unfortunately im not a fan. where i do admit rehab is a great single. i personally think shes a tina turner wannabe. cant dance but thats not a big thing. not many of us can. overall average

From up beat sing along classics to slower paced moody tracks this Album is a hit all the way through,a great Album which you'll go back to time after time.I'm glad to have this one in my collection.

This is a truly excellent album. Once you have listened to the album once you want to play it again as soon as it has finished (and how rare is that!!!)

Track listing
1. Rehab
2. You Know I'm No Good
3. Me And Mr Jones
4. Just Friends
5. Back To Black
6. Love Is A Losing Game
7. Tears Dry On Their Own
8. Wake Up Alone
9. Some Unholy War
10. He Can Only Hold Her
11. Addicted

A very good example of Amy Winehouse, easy listening at a realistic price, well pleased. Would use this seller again, quick delivery and well described.

It is easy to see why Amy Winehouse has won so many awards for her music. This is a great collection of songs with superb lyrics and is a prime example of Amy Winehouse's unique talent. There is a theme of heartbreak throughout the album but it's not overwhelming and you get the impression that it's more about acceptance of identifying weaknesses and then getting on with things.

Amy Winehouse really does have one of the most distinctive and amazing voices ever. She sings effortlessly and can sing in various styles ranging from mellow to power ballad and still sound natural.

The first two tracks on the album 1. Rehab; and 2. You Know I'm No Good; are quite pucnhy, almost pop songs and probably ones you've heard before. 'Rehab' is instantly recognisable and guaranteed to get everyone singing along. 'You Know I'm No Good' recently used as the soundtrack to the popular tv series Secret Diary of a Call Girl.

The next couple of tracks 3. Me & Mr Jones; and 4. Just Friends; are short and sweet and have a more soulful feel to them.

Track 5. Back to Black; has more of a gutsy beat to it with a theme of heartbreak in the lyrics. Track 6. Love Is A Losing Game; has a similar theme in the lyrics but is a slower, short track.

Track 7. Tears Dry On Their Own; is brilliant! The lyrics hint at sadness over a man but these are combined with a jazzy tune which gives this some power and attitude. Probably my favourite track on the cd.

Tracks 8. Wake Up Alone; and 9. Some Unholy War; are slower again and are probably my least favourite on the album as they are quite sad sounding songs. That's not to say they aren't good though!

Track 10. He Can Only Hold Her; is an amazing mix of soul and funk with a really catchy beat and background vocals. Once you've heard this, you'll be singing along with the background vocals. Such a shame that the track is so short!

Track 11. Addicted; is a really nice tune to end the album on. It has a more punchy sound and is more upbeat and positive sounding.

This is a great album and I would have no hesitation in recomming it to my firends. Amy Winehouse has a remarkable talent and fully deserves the praise she receives for her musical offerings!

This is an excellent cd and i would definately recommend it anyone. Her song writing comes from the heart and the melodies are fantastic. Great to listen to in the car and sing along to. If you liked her first album 'Frank' you will love this one. This is my favourite cd at the moment and will be for some time. I believe there is a special edition out of this at the moment with the Mark Ronson collaboration 'Valerie' on it. Which may be worth checking out. I give it 5 out of 5.