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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Rehab | |||
| 2. You Know I'm No Good | |||
| 3. Me & 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 | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Valerie | |||
| 2. Cupid (Deluxe Edition Version) | |||
| 3. Monkey Man | |||
| 4. To Know Him Is To Love Him (NapsterLive Session) | |||
| 5. Hey Little Rich Girl | |||
| 6. You're Wondering Now | |||
| 7. Some Unholy War | |||
| 8. Love Is A Losing Game (Original Demo) | |||
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Album Description
As well as the classic original version of `Back to Black', which includes the hit singles `Rehab', `You Know I'm No Good' and `Tears Dry On Their Own', the album is presented here with a bonus disc of 8 tracks; bringing together live recordings, demos and B-sides. This 2disc set also features the Mark Ronson hit single `Valerie'.
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77 of 82 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Amy Winehouse never appeared on my radar, but she now has a place on my favourites list via this album. Quite simply, this is an excellent album - a stew of Soul/old school R&B, jazz, rock and old fashioned pop.
Rehab was the song that prompted me to listen to AW, and it is one of the best here, but there's other tracks as good - in particular, "You Know That I'm No Good" and "Tears Dry On Their Own", which uses the intro form Marvin Gaye's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". My own personal favourite has become "Love Is A Losing Game" a restrained and aching vocal over a spare orchestral track.
All in all,Amy's vocal performance is never less than impressive, interpreting the equally impressive material perfectly. With this 2 disc special edition, there's the addition of the excellent version of "Valerie", which has been released as a single, plus the reggae infused "Cupid" and others, as well as alternate versions of the albums original tracks, all of which just add to the view that Amy is a major talent. I just hope she can get back to making great music after her well publicised recent problems.
Rehab was the song that prompted me to listen to AW, and it is one of the best here, but there's other tracks as good - in particular, "You Know That I'm No Good" and "Tears Dry On Their Own", which uses the intro form Marvin Gaye's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". My own personal favourite has become "Love Is A Losing Game" a restrained and aching vocal over a spare orchestral track.
All in all,Amy's vocal performance is never less than impressive, interpreting the equally impressive material perfectly. With this 2 disc special edition, there's the addition of the excellent version of "Valerie", which has been released as a single, plus the reggae infused "Cupid" and others, as well as alternate versions of the albums original tracks, all of which just add to the view that Amy is a major talent. I just hope she can get back to making great music after her well publicised recent problems.
77 of 84 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Now I love the Winehouse - as much a description as it is a name these days - and I think 'Back To Black' is a fantastic modern soul record that I would not hesitate to award five stars. Amy's voice sounds phanominal on her second album and Mark Ronson's production - despite, as we have seen with his own album 'Versions', adding horns to things being the only thing he can do - brings these wonderful songs to life. But when the major labels start reissueing deluex/ultimate/limited/+DVD editions of successful abums it makes me despare, especially as this new version is so damn amazing! I love Winehouse's take on 'Valerie', and I've seen her perform 'Monkey Man' on television and that was great too, as is everything she does.
Granted, 'Back To Black' couldn't have been released like this a year ago, but why couldn't there have been another version with just the bonus disc and the sexy sexy packaging - for about £7 - then fans who bought the album when it first came out aren't being ripped off? I'll tell you why, because that's not the way to make money. Editions like this are proof that the only thing the big labels care about is empying our wallets.
If you don't own 'Back To Black', then do yourself a favor and get this Deluxe Edition, it's too awesome not to be bought! HOWEVER, having said that, if like me you've already owned the album for nearly a year, then don't you even dare touch that wallet sunshine; consider it a partial boycott! It wouldn't have taken much to release two versions of this, one with and one without the original album, or perhaps the bonus disc could have been included with the DVD (also out in time for Christmas folks).
Granted, 'Back To Black' couldn't have been released like this a year ago, but why couldn't there have been another version with just the bonus disc and the sexy sexy packaging - for about £7 - then fans who bought the album when it first came out aren't being ripped off? I'll tell you why, because that's not the way to make money. Editions like this are proof that the only thing the big labels care about is empying our wallets.
If you don't own 'Back To Black', then do yourself a favor and get this Deluxe Edition, it's too awesome not to be bought! HOWEVER, having said that, if like me you've already owned the album for nearly a year, then don't you even dare touch that wallet sunshine; consider it a partial boycott! It wouldn't have taken much to release two versions of this, one with and one without the original album, or perhaps the bonus disc could have been included with the DVD (also out in time for Christmas folks).
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As another reviewer said - Amy Winehouse hadn't even appeared on my radar. I think all of the hype and gossip put me off listening out for her music. I looked at her and expected that it just wouldn't be my thing (thats what middle age does!)! I heard this album when it was given as a gift to my husband and from first listening, it just blew me away. She is truly out of her time. If she is similar to anyone, its Billie Holiday. No disrespect to Billie (I haven't listened to a lot of her stuff), but Amy's voice seems to me stronger and more versatile. There are also shades of soul and a sprinkle of motown in there.
I listen to this album again and again and never tire of it. Its sexy, powerful, uplifting, moving - it does it all. Any substance misuse problems Amy has are surely her own business and nothing to do with the music. Also lets face it, there is nothing unusual about great talents having such problems - another thing Amy and Billie have in common.
I listen to this album again and again and never tire of it. Its sexy, powerful, uplifting, moving - it does it all. Any substance misuse problems Amy has are surely her own business and nothing to do with the music. Also lets face it, there is nothing unusual about great talents having such problems - another thing Amy and Billie have in common.
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Classic Amy
No matter how Amy is perceived in the media, no one can fault her vocal range and ability to render you speechless. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Afropuff
brilliant
I love Amy Winehouse. Brilliantly talented singer/songwriter. Genuine, heartfelt stuff. Not full of herself like all the egocentric kids on x factor who just want to be famous,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Angela Elliott
Memorable Amy
Purchased this CD for my best friend for Christmas and I think she will love it and probably wear it out playing very loudly on her car CD player....... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. S. Whiten
Don't judge a book by it's cover
I have had this album a number of years now. With all the bad publicity that followed Amy, I was loathe to even give her a chance; but with the release of Rehab, which I absolutely... Read more
Published 6 months ago by AnnetteM
Just what it says on the tin
Amy is great and we all know it. The delivery was fast and good. Listen to it everyday in my car when driving into work.
Published 6 months ago by maria
Excellent album
An excellent album, great value for money, and arrived quickly in post. 10 out of 10 will use the seller again thank you
Published 7 months ago by NiteOwl I
Great 2 cd's
Amy at her best. All her hits on 2 CD's. 2nd cd has some really good cover songs plus her audition of Valerie.Well worth listening too.
Published 8 months ago by suesmith42
Sound
There is no point in reviewing the music since everybody is familiar with that. In my opinion the vinyl sounds better than the CD, which is just about unlistenable, being highly... Read more
Published 8 months ago by garryj99
Must have music
You don't really need a review to tell you how great Amy Winehouse was. If you don't have Back to Black in your collection, then you should as it has some great music on it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Muddy Juddy
fitting tribute
Not everyone's cup of tea but if you are into Amy Winehouse ( I must admit I wasn't till I bought this album to see what all the fuss was about )I think this is a fitting tribute... Read more
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