Yeah, she's a little messed up. You can't go too long in the UK without hearing about Amy's latest drug and rehab debacle. The tattooed anorexic state of Wine-y is a sorry, sorry sight - yet I state now, the saddest headline will be the loss of this absolute class music act (which media and Winehouse entourage just seem to be anticipating). She's my generation's Supreme, a blatant influence for Duffy, Adele, Paloma Faith and the rest, and what a waste it could be if the distinct, utterly irresistible voice of this artist is to be archived in the dusty shelves alongside those who 'Died Too Young'. If she is to release more, expect great things - 'cos no one does it better than Amy. This is my past MVREMIX review of my fav albums of hers, Back to Black:
Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
Spark up a joint, have a drink to this album, and you'll feel as cool as a T-Bird picking up a Pink Lady at some '60s greasy burger joint. Punch that jukebox and roll to the sultry voice of Amy Winehouse.
2007's Best Female at the Brit Awards has returned with her second album, Back to Black. Produced by Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, the album is a fine, mature and honest follow-up to her 2003 platinum debut, Frank.
Here are 11 tracks of unforgiving, jazzy soul, with a refreshing hint of R&B and gospel-like tunes that illustrate the fact that Winehouse is our modern-day Supreme.
"Rehab" and "You Know I'm no Good" made the UK Top 20 chart in 2006 with easy bass beats and irritatingly catchy harmonies and lyrics. Both are as witty and complex as Winehouse herself. With "Rehab," the alleged crazy alcoholic sings of her refusal to attend an alcoholic rehabilitation centre, while "You Know I'm no Good" (which features rapper Ghostface Killah) depicts Winehouse's views on the trials and tribulations of love...
Read the full review here
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