Review of Amy Winehouse : Frank
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 do 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"). "F*** Me 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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I was listening to a public radio station and heard her version of 'Moody's Mood for Love' and bought the CD on that song alone. I rarely purchase a CD one just one song. I was rewarded with a refreshingly different "R&B" CD. She has a style and sound all her own but you can hear her obvious influences from the likes of Ella Fitzgearld and Sarah Vaughn. She sometimes sounds like Lauryn Hill.
Perceptive songs about relationships and the things around her make for a timeless CD. It's even more remarkable because she was only 19 when this was released!
I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a new artist to follow where you can't wait for them to release new material. I know I am!