Back To Black

ISBN: B000N2G3RY

Author: Amy Winehouse

Condition: New

Amazon.comAmy 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 KordProduct DescriptionAmy Winehouse brings you her second album, BACK TO BLACK, which is a truly incredible album almost beyond description. The album combines a strong, jazzy vocal style with often frank lyrical content recounting tales of love and loss, Winehouse is a truly talented songwriter with a good ear for melody. Featuring the single "You Know I'm No Good."Review"...a nervy, witty songstress whom indie rockers, pop fans and hip-hoppers can dig..." -- Rolling Stone"Back to Black is worthy of the fuss..." -- Time Out New York"Her powerful voice and catchy beats make this a disc that gets better with every listen." -- People Magazine"If her edgy single 'Rehab' is any indication, she could be America's next addiction" -- Elle Magazine"The UK soul singer is already one of our favorite finds of '07." -- Entertainment Weekly

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