I was getting off work when I received a text about Amy Winehouse's death. I can't really say that I am surprised because of her long past with drugs. But in the back of my head I thought she would get through her struggles and make more music. It sounds kinda of cliche but she is gone way before her time. When Back to Black came out, it didn't feel like a woman singing tribute to a forgotten generation of singers, it felt like she was truly being herself. Often singing about her struggles with relationships and drugs, Winehouse was not only credible but relatable. We all know at least one person in one of those situations. Her music founded a new sub-genre and is credited with starting a wave of British soul singers ( Duffy, Adele, etc..)
A lot of people wonder what would Amy Winehouse's music would sound like if she was sober. The truth is we all ready have the answer in her first album "Frank". Since she is dead I am sure a lot more of you will be checking for this-as with most deceased artists. Just as the title implies, Winehouse gets right to the point on this album. No metaphors or similes. The true genius behind this album is not the aforementioned or how young she was, but the fact that every one of these songs stood alone. Goes down as a classic to me. Despite her short life, she managed to achieve something that artists spend their whole careers doing; being true to herself and being accepted-and praised- for it. So remember her music. Please listen to/buy "Frank" if you haven't. Rest in peace to a true artist.
