Any thoughts or commments on Amy Winehouse?

zybar · « **on:** 11 Mar 2007, 05:05 pm »

I am thinking of picking up her cd's this week, but I wanted to see if people thought she was as good as her reviews state first.

Thanks,

George

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 Mar 2007, 05:21 pm »

Hip....jazzy....not a big vocal range, but some good tunes.
A good read here......

IMO.....Similar vocal style to Fiona Apple...but jazzy...well recorded.

zybar · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 Mar 2007, 05:31 pm »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 11 Mar 2007, 05:21 pm

Hip....jazzy....not a big vocal range, but some good tunes.
A good read here......

IMO.....Similar vocal style to Fiona Apple...but jazzy...well recorded.

Thanks Chris.

I am listening to Fiona and Joss Stone right now.

George

John151 · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 12:00 am »

Very bad press for Amy Winehouse in this article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071115/wl_uk_afp/entertainmentbritainmusicpeoplewinehouse

Sounds like she was absolutely hammered while on stage!

I guess she really does need to go to rehab. Go, go, go!

launche · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 01:29 am »

Quote from: zybar on 11 Mar 2007, 05:31 pm

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 11 Mar 2007, 05:21 pm
Hip....jazzy....not a big vocal range, but some good tunes.
A good read here......

IMO.....Similar vocal style to Fiona Apple...but jazzy...well recorded.

Thanks Chris.

I am listening to Fiona and Joss Stone right now.

George

More enjoyable to me than Joss Stone but she ain't no Fiona Apple (who is much underappreciated IMO) her writing is some of the best I've heard from any pop artist. Listen to her stories, structures etc... and one might be amazed at the content this young women can put to music. amy would be somewhere in between I guess but her music has evident anti-social commercial appeal, really catchy tunes. Glad I bought it.

My only issue with Amy is she always seems out of it, thus I have no interest in catching any live performances etc...

BradJudy · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 01:37 am »

Quote from: launche on 16 Nov 2007, 01:29 am

My only issue with Amy is she always seems out of it, thus I have no interest in catching any live performances etc...

Have you seen Fiona live? I really like Fiona Apple, but after seeing her live I'm quite certain she's a bit off the deep end.

mcrespo71 · « **Reply #6 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 01:40 am »

I really like her album, George. Too bad she seems like such an accident waiting to happen now.

launche · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 01:50 am »

Quote from: BradJudy on 16 Nov 2007, 01:37 am

Quote from: launche on 16 Nov 2007, 01:29 am
My only issue with Amy is she always seems out of it, thus I have no interest in catching any live performances etc...

Have you seen Fiona live? I really like Fiona Apple, but after seeing her live I'm quite certain she's a bit off the deep end.

Never had the chance...
Butl if you mean acting quirky or something...maybe a little angry (we know she's a bit angry), that's fine...to many boring people in the world. But hopefully not showing up drunk or stone and forgetting lyrics and stumbling around and just acting like you don't give a damn is another matter altogether.

soundbitten1 · « **Reply #8 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 03:31 am »

Back To Black is terrific . The stylings are on the retro side but the lyrics are modern ... and , unfortunately , she seems to live them .

jqp · « **Reply #9 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 05:20 am »

Sux loser disgusting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRvtjWUSS4

BradJudy · « **Reply #10 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 01:59 pm »

Quote from: launche on 16 Nov 2007, 01:50 am

Never had the chance...
Butl if you mean acting quirky or something...maybe a little angry (we know she's a bit angry), that's fine...

I expected the angst and quirkiness (although "Get Him Back" was scary angry). I didn't expect the occasional aimless wandering around the stage mid-song, sitting down on the floor behind the piano for a couple of minutes while the band stretched the song, or the mid-song rambling while away from the mic (I could never hear what she was saying despite being 20' from the stage, but it was between lyrics so I don't think it was singing).

Don't get me wrong, it was a very good concert overall, but there were some moments when people in the audience look at each other and shrugged.

arthurs · « **Reply #11 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 02:04 pm »

I really like her music....but given her predisposition to copious drugs and alcohol....I can't help but think of the word ...inevitable....when it comes to serious issues with her well-being....

sts9fan · « **Reply #12 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 02:08 pm »

I really like her album but I HATE her persona. I just ignore all the hoopla and focus on the music.

launche · « **Reply #13 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 02:52 pm »

Ditto, if just the music is evaluated it's a good disc. Listened to it again last night...really catchy songs, good hooks, good mood and vibe for each song. As mentioned a wonderful blend of retro-sound with modern and personal perspective. Her authenticity comes through in the music 100% and is what instantly connected me to her, especially over an artist like Joss Stone who while nice sounding, to me comes off as extremely commercial and contrived by comparision.

Hicks · « **Reply #14 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 05:22 pm »

In my opinion The Detroit Cobras do the same thing, but better. They've also been around for over 10 years.

Check them out here:

http://www.myspace.com/thedetroitcobras

Winehouse's backing band, Sharon Jones and the Daptones, are pretty hot though.

KCI-JohnP · « **Reply #15 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 05:29 pm »

I couldn't have said it better than Sts and launche!

Hicks,
I've never heard of the Detroit Cobras but like what I hear. I would like to buy one of their cd's, any pointers?

Thanks,
John

Hicks · « **Reply #16 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 05:38 pm »

I haven't heard them all, but this one is an excellent collection of fresh takes on soul standards:

KCI-JohnP · « **Reply #17 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 05:41 pm »

Quote from: Hicks on 16 Nov 2007, 05:38 pm

I haven't heard them all, but this one is an excellent collection of fresh takes on soul standards:

Can't find that one on their website so I think I'll just order their two newest(2005 & 07). I'm temtped to get the special edition on vinyl......

John

launche · « **Reply #18 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 05:45 pm »

I heard about the Cobra's a while back, thanks for reminding me. I think I'll pick up some of there stuff.

KCI-JohnP · « **Reply #19 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 05:49 pm »

Launche,
If you go to their labels website they have the Limited edition LP for $15, I just picked that up and their cd "Baby". I like their sound, can't wait to give em a spin!

John