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Amy Winehouse - Back To Black (2nd Hand Compact Disc) | Audio CD
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Description
Back to Black is the second and final studio album by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse, released on 27 October 2006 by Island Records.
Winehouse predominantly based the album on her tumultuous relationship with then-ex-boyfriend and future husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who temporarily left her to pursue his previous ex-girlfriend. Their short-lived separation spurred her to create an album that explores themes of guilt, grief, infidelity, heartbreak and trauma in a relationship.
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 song writing 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.
The album was co-produced by her close friend Mark Ronson and features the singles 'Rehab', 'You Know I'm No Good', 'Back to Black', 'Tears Dry On Their Own' and 'Love Is a Losing Game'.
Details
- Format : Standard 2nd Hand Compact Disc
- Condition : Very Good (Disc - Very Good / Jewel Case - Very Good)
- Category : Music - CD's / Jazz & Swing
- Label : Island / Universal
- Released : 2006
- Catalogue Number : 1713041
- Barcode (GTIN-13 / EAN) : 0602517130418
- SKU : CD000245
- PPC : LL100gm
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
Track Listing
1. "Rehab"
2. "You Know I'm No Good"
3. "Me & Mrs 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"
External Reviews
"This album does not disappoint, and her voice can be compared to some of the greater blues and torch singers, such as Bessie Smith, Janis Joplin, and Billie Holliday. However, like the latter two singers, her life was a train wreck, and in the end, she ended up paying the ultimate price for it. I would recommend this album, with the caveat (as noted on the album itself) that the language of the lyrics can get quite rough. However, her voice and style keep this album a jewel - even if in the rough." - Amazon Review.