Amy Winehouse FRANK (LP) US VERSIO

Amy Winehouse FRANK (LP) US VERSIOIf a series of unfortunate comparisons (like the ones to follow) cause listeners to equate British vocalist Amy Winehouse with Macy Gray, it's only natural. Both come on like a hybrid of Billie Holiday and Lauryn Hill who's had a tipple and then attempted one more late night set at a supper club than they should have. Despite her boozy persona and loose limbed delivery, though, Winehouse is an excellent vocalist possessing both power and subtlety, the

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and frequently capable of astonishing her listeners with a very convincing act

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I Can Do It With a Broken Heart

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Music of the Sun (2005) and A Girl like Me (2006)

tweaking his vocal tones to simple yet devastating effect

RIDE THE LIGHTNING

" Rarely does folk-- indie or otherwise-- give so much over to ambience: Quivering guitar strings

The Atlas Underground is a rallying cry set against an inventive and propulsive backdrop that inspires a physical response as much as thoughtful action