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| Back to Black | 
 enlarge | Artist: Amy Winehouse
Label: Republic
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
Buy New: $8.43
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Avg. Customer Rating:  541 reviews
Sales Rank: 106
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 000842802
UPC: 602517229679
EAN: 0602517229679
ASIN: B000N2G3RY
Release Date: March 13, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Rehab | | • | You Know I'm No Good | | • | Me & Mr. Jones | | • | Just Friends | | • | Back to Black | | • | Love Is a Losing Game | | • | Tears Dry on Their Own | | • | Wake Up Alone | | • | Some Unholy War | | • | He Can Only Hold Her | | • | You Know I'm No Good |
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Product Description
Amy Winehouse: Back to Black
From Amazon.co.uk
Amy Winehouse's second album, Back to Black, is one of the finest soul albums, British or otherwise, to come out for years. Frank, her first album, was a sparse and stripped-down affair; Back to Black, meanwhile, is neither of these things. This time around, she's taken her inspiration from some of the classic 1960's girl groups like the Supremes and the Shangri-Las, a sound particularly suited to her textured vocal delivery, while adding a contemporary songwriting sensibility. With the help of producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, "Rehab" becomes a gospel-tinged stomp, while the title track (and album highlight) is a heartbreaking musical tribute to Phil Spector, with it's echoey bass drum, rhythmic piano, chimes, saxophone and close harmonies. Best of all, though, is the fact that Back to Black bucks the current trend in R&B by being unabashedly grown-up in both style and content. Winehouse's lyrics deal with relationships from a grown-up perspective, and are honest, direct and, often, complicated: on "You Know I'm No Good", she's unapologetic about her unfaithfulness. But she can also be witty, as on "Me & Mrs Jones" when she berates a boyfriend with "You made me miss the Slick Rick gig". Back to Black is a refreshingly mature soul album, the best of its kind for years. --Ted Kord
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 I don't want Amy Winehouse, I want Diana Ross! January 6, 2009
Why should I listen to Amy Winehouse, when I know that Diana Ross can sing better than her?
That being said, this album is a complete joke. Why listen to this when I know that Miss Diana Ross is much better? Rehab indeed! Amy Winehouse is not Soul music, never was, and never will be. You want Soul? Then I suggest the music from Miss Diana Ross. This Cd is not recommended.
If you fools who eat up this woman Amy Winehouse's so-called music want to attack me, then go ahead and try. I'll just lash out at you with more poisonous words.
Viva La Ross!
 the upmost degrees of terrific! January 3, 2009
I have mostly praise for this music! This entertainer is soulful sounding & takes me back to 'days long past' when felted hats for men and bun styles for women were the status quo :o) I loved all but the remake of one of the songs (that included 'rap') don't mess with what works, Amy. Keep it old style! Amazing music, and voice! I hope she keeps her life clean & keeps making this music!!!
Fast delivery, CD in PERFECT condition December 16, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Delivery of my order came within mere days; the CD's condition and playing quality looks and sounds "factory fresh."
 Amy December 13, 2008
I didn't know much about Amy before I got this CD and now I want MORE.
Unpretentious while un-disguised superhuman talent December 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Amy Winehouse cannot be concealed any longer. Whinehouse is surpassing in talent of what has been put out since vinyl went digital! This album is a phenomenal achievement as she bridges soul with a throwback to yesteryear. The 60s? Arguably, she has much earlier influences. Nevertheless, I believe that the band really comes alive by the muse of her inspiration. Joshua Alston of Newsweek describes her as "a perfect storm of sex kitten, raw talent and poor impulse control." I simply say she's a genius and to keep the record button on, while wishing her a prosperous and prolific career.
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