The selections range from pre-Frank material to the last song she ever recorded, all united by a distinctive rawness, her voice kept naked and slightly flawed, despite the sophisticated production.
With an emphasis on covers, the overall mood is frustratingly lighter than Winehouse's two studio LPs. It's missing the pointed wit, energy and hard-fought candour that marked her best material, but her considerable vocal swagger is unmistakable.
This isn't an actual album, Amy has stated numerous times that she "will not release an album" she "is not proud of". This is exactly whatThis isn't an actual album, Amy has stated numerous times that she "will not release an album" she "is not proud of". This is exactly what this album is, some songs (between the cheats) are what you would expect from Amy while others are things which would likely never see the light of day had she stuck around. Her producer stated "Better to release it than have it collect dust in a hard drive", this is just a tribute album and in no way reflects the quality of work we have come to expect from Amy. Check out Frank and Back to Black to get a real taste of Amy's talent.…Collapse
This is a perfect last album for amy. This album takes me back to her 2006 album Back to Black. It's soul, jazz, pop, and neo-soul. I willThis is a perfect last album for amy. This album takes me back to her 2006 album Back to Black. It's soul, jazz, pop, and neo-soul. I will miss her unique voice. You will be missed Amy Winehouse. R.I.P Amy Winehouse…Expand
This album maintains a specific and recognizable sound. It seems to me a fun and deep album at the same time. The best compilation album I'veThis album maintains a specific and recognizable sound. It seems to me a fun and deep album at the same time. The best compilation album I've ever heard.…Expand
The album is a wonderful tribute to Amy Winehouse's memory and though many of the songs seem raw, they all do one thing and that is--highlightThe album is a wonderful tribute to Amy Winehouse's memory and though many of the songs seem raw, they all do one thing and that is--highlight the beauty and emotional depth of her voice. Some highlight songs, "Between the Cheats" a wonderful retro doo-wop song that features modern lyrics which Amy totally immerses herself into. The other song is "Tears Dry" an original cover that also has a retro sound but highlights Amy's voice beautifully capturing the warmth that was in it. Overall this album is a respectable tribute to Amy's memory and doesn't feel like an album repeating past success, rather it takes on it's own sound and is able to stand on it's own as a very nice album full of emotion. Amy Winehouse was a great artist whose unfortunate end will always leave the question, "What would she have done?". We will never know but we do know that because of her, we are getting back to more "real" music and a new retro sound that is coming back to pop music. (and we can thank her for Adele :P)…Expand
Even though Lioness is far from what was expected from Amy Winehouse, it's a blessing to hear whatever we are allowed to over the loss of notEven though Lioness is far from what was expected from Amy Winehouse, it's a blessing to hear whatever we are allowed to over the loss of not just the hope for a brilliant future for music industry, as well of one of the greatest talents of the world.…Expand
Very good album!. Just a shame that such talent is now gone!. With this compilation, the songs all sound the same sometimes and can getVery good album!. Just a shame that such talent is now gone!. With this compilation, the songs all sound the same sometimes and can get repetitive, however it is a good album that should be treated with great respect at the work that has gone into it. Overall 7 out of 10…Expand
Winehouse was horribly overrated but surly even Amy fans will fell ripped off but this cheap cash in of B-sides and unfinished recordings.Winehouse was horribly overrated but surly even Amy fans will fell ripped off but this cheap cash in of B-sides and unfinished recordings. Enough said.…Expand
