Non-Rehab Patient Gone Famous

amy winehouse - back 2 black (deluxe) coverAlbum: Back to Black

Artist(s): Amy Winehouse

Official Drop Date: October 30, 2006

Blades: 8

Review: Two words: Mental Patient.

This chick is fabulously insane. The Rehab joint alone had me listening 12 times before I realized she was serious. Then the video came out and the press stories hit, shit was incredible and the best publicity any import artists could hope for.

The record label did want her in rehab. She’s adding to the wow factor of Eminem and a few others. She’s got you wondering how she got a deal before the rehab request. Also, what did she do to earn the request.

This album is not for mentally troubled individuals. If you are slightly depressed keep it moving. You just might fling yourself or someone else off the edge.

She brings the sultry sounds of Jazz into this and makes you feel like you’re listening in a smokey Juke Joint. Many elements were done right with this LP that can’t be denied. She has a story to tell, she’s trouble and the deal maker did good this time.

The song You Knew I Was No Good fits anybody. Fellas, I think I see a few of you playing this song with a radio over your heads. This chick tells her man that he basically knew what he was getting into – so don’t trip now.

This Sophomore album gets 8 blades. She’s evolved a bit since her first album singing wise, Frank.

blades: ★★★★★★★★☆☆

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