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Amy Winehouse, Back to Black

With most of Hollywood in rehab this summer, Amy Winehouse’s infamous summer anthem “Rehab” arrived with perfect timing. The remainder of Back to Black, her sophomore album, is a surprising blend of old soul and new R&B. Winehouse matches her unexpectedly bluesy voice with background vocals and instruments played in the fashion of ‘50s and ‘60s super girl groups with a twist; instead of dwelling on lost love, Winehouse manipulates her vocals to sing about other topics: the troubles of unworthy men, her addiction to booze, and, in “Addicted,” her refusal to share her weed.

Winehouse has the ability to connect with her listeners with honest lyrics and a language so completely unanticipated. This...

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