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With her debut album Frank, Amy Winehouse proves to be one of the most original, honest and brave singer/songwriters to emerge in recent years. Over the course of the 13 songs, she manages to imbue everything required of a classic album. This is a stark piece of work, comprising husky, frequently sexually charged vocals, painfully honest lyrics and soft trumpets, laidback beats and sparse guitar work. It seems that soulful jazz doesn't always have to be bland--it can also be playful, twisted and arrogant ("Amy Amy Amy").
"Fuck the Pumps" charts a seemingly guilt free act of infidelity: "What do you expect when you leave me here alone?" she asks coyly, as if by way of justifiable explanation. "You wouldn't want me to be lonely," she adds. You can't help warming to her, despite what she's saying. A unique sense of humour (how rare in music now) and a no-bull attitude make for an interesting, compelling debut. Frank? Yes, but refreshingly so. You wouldn't want her for a girlfriend, but as a life companion she may yet prove indispensable. --Cortman Virtue
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2004 debut album from the UK Soul singer. Aged just nineteen when recorded, Amy Winehouse caused great ripples in the UK urban music scene. With a voice that falls happily in with any one of the contemporary greats whilst somehow managing to sound entirely unique, Amy's smoky soul stylings are set to turn the ripples to a storm. Frank, her debut set, is an empowering collection of independence anthems all laid down with the kind of maturity and inflection that make the likes Norah Jones such a tantalizing proposition. 14 tracks including 'Stronger Than Me', 'I Heard Love Is Blind', 'You Sent Me Flying' and 'What Is It About Men'. Universal.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By luc_doc7
Format:Audio CD
Although Amy Winehouse has been on the music scene since the release of her debut album "Frank", in 2003, it is only since the release of her latest album, last year's "Back To Black", that she has made any real impact.
"Frank" may have earned her a Mercury Music Award nomination and an Ivor Novello award, but she had very little chart success with the album or singles.
On "Frank" she sounds as if she has performed a thousand times in smoky jazz clubs.
So it comes as some surprise to learn that she is just 24 and was raised in north London.
Sitting somewhere between Nina Simone and Erykah Badu, Winehouse's sound is at once innocent and sleazy.
She claims that she can only write about what she has already learned, but she makes some starkly candid and humorous social observations on the brazen single, "Stronger Than Me".
Standout track "Take the Box" is a stunningly soulful tale of returning an ex-lover's possessions and "You Send Me Flying" does just that, thanks to a colossal vocal talent.
"October Song", meanwhile, forges uplifting jazz out of the death of a pet canary.
There are contradictions - but it's hard not to hear the honesty and soul that resonates throughout this album.
"Frank" may have earned her a Mercury Music Award nomination and an Ivor Novello award, but she had very little chart success with the album or singles.
On "Frank" she sounds as if she has performed a thousand times in smoky jazz clubs.
So it comes as some surprise to learn that she is just 24 and was raised in north London.
Sitting somewhere between Nina Simone and Erykah Badu, Winehouse's sound is at once innocent and sleazy.
She claims that she can only write about what she has already learned, but she makes some starkly candid and humorous social observations on the brazen single, "Stronger Than Me".
Standout track "Take the Box" is a stunningly soulful tale of returning an ex-lover's possessions and "You Send Me Flying" does just that, thanks to a colossal vocal talent.
"October Song", meanwhile, forges uplifting jazz out of the death of a pet canary.
There are contradictions - but it's hard not to hear the honesty and soul that resonates throughout this album.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Though the lyrics of Winehouse's songs make more sense and hold more meaning for urban Brits, there's no reason why Americans can't identify with her frank music. It's a great combination of jazz, soul, and r&b. If I had to pin it down, I'd say she's Billie Holiday meets Esthero. I just can't believe she's only 19.
Every single song is fantastic, but I think You Sent Me Flying, Take The Box, Know You Now, and Help Yourself are the standouts on the album. I can't stop playing them. Island needs to release this in the States. It's outrageous that the CD is over $30; I bought it for £9.79 at Sainsbury's!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Deb
Format:Audio CD
Amy Winehouse is featured on many British compilation CD's and so I decided to finally pick up the CD and I am so glad that I did!! Amy Winehouse delivers the perfect blend of jazz and r&b. Her unique vocals are definitely refreshing. It is a well produced CD and I would highly recommend it. Think Billie Holiday mixed with the soul of Mary J!!
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Her first was her best!!!
Anyone interested in getting to know Amy Winehouse should buy this album. It is highly addictive & I couldn't be happier it's occupying space in my CD player. Read more
Published 18 months ago by KCondor
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Amy
Fantastic voice and a great album. The lyrics to her music show a troubled soul. Her death is a total shame and one of the greatest losses of talent to the music world. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Bluesman
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Frankly Amy
Following the event of her tragic departure, I purchased this album not knowing what to expect. Truly sublte and perhaps Amy's most frank work. Read more
Published 20 months ago by bri from sutton
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Amy Winehouse is a legend!
Despite all the negative media attention Amy Winehouse has, she is a relevant and important voice in music. Read more
Published on Aug 24 2008 by JC
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Jazz?
I got the sampler of this album one of the reviews was something like 'she sounds like a 40s jazz singer' ... I like 40s/50s jazz so I was pysched to hear this ... Read more
Published on July 13 2004 by Laura
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hits the core
Aged 52, I bought this CD mainly to hear what today's young people's taste is like.
Having listened to 'Frank' several times, I am not disappointed. Read more
Having listened to 'Frank' several times, I am not disappointed. Read more
Published on July 10 2004 by W R Visser
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The Best Album You Haven't Heard
Britain is turning out some talented new voices, including Joss Stone and Jamie Cullum, but the world has yet to hear Amy Winehouse. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2004 by Alejandro Villari
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Amazing.....
this album has been the best r&b/jazz album for a long long time, her sultry vocals with twisted hip hop beats make the album astonishing we need more outstanding artists like... Read more
Published on May 22 2004 by sarah
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Amy Winehouse - Frank (Universal, 2003)
I read about Amy on dustygroove.com and I had to check this album out. She doesn't disappoint here. Read more
Published on May 10 2004 by E.J. Rupert
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When she hits the U.S. market she's gonna go bigtime!
Wow!!! this girl can blow!! What a fantastic voice. I have been in the music biz for 18 years and I have not been this excited!! about a new female artist in a very long time. Read more
Published on May 4 2004 by Carlos A. Calles
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