Frank
by Amy Winehouse
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. musicOMH.com
    100
    Frank is a superb debut album that announces Amy Winehouse as a major young talent. With hardly any weak tracks on here, it's frightening to think what she could produce in the years to come.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Her first album--a UK smash in '03, now being issued here-- bristles with fiercer intelligence, though it lacks the classic soul-warmth of the Mark Ronson-produced Black. [16 Nov 2007, p.79]
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  3. The A.V. Club
    83
    Frank inevitably feels like a warm-up for Black, but as rough drafts go, this one's a keeper.
  5. AllMusic
    80
    Winehouse's record has the feeling of being allowed to grow on its own--without being meddled with and fussed over.
  6. BBC collective
    80
    Frank is an honest, refreshingly personal record which, though very occasionally strays into easy jazz, has Gucci bags of personality.
  7. The Guardian
    80
    There are contradictions--but it's hard not to hear the honesty and soul that resonates throughout this album.
  8. Billboard
    80
    Here, her vocals--less developed and wobblier than now, yet still astounding--and tell-it-like-it-is lyrics ('Fuck Me Pumps') take center stage.
  9. PopMatters
    70
    What Frank winds up reinforcing is the fact that Winehouse’s success (unlike name-your-current-American-female-vocalist) is based on pure talent rather than good producers or gimmicks.
  10. The New York Times
    70
    Frank was hailed as a star-making debut when it was issued in Britain four years ago. Heard today, its glossy admixture of breezy funk, dub and jazz-inflected soul makes a somewhat less dazzling impression.
  11. NOW Magazine
    60
    Hearing 2003’s Frank the first time around, I can’t say I was knocked out by Amy Winehouse’s supper club jazz singing, and the album hasn’t improved with age.
  12. Pitchfork
    49
    None of her songs here are as indelible as 'Rehab' or as cutting as 'You Know I'm No Good'--and the best are co-written with Nas and Fugees collaborator Salaam Remi.

Awards & Rankings

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#87 Most Discussed Album of 2007
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#14 Most Shared Album of 2007

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 129 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 114 out of 129
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 129
  3. Negative: 9 out of 129
  1. luaaaaaa
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    if it was possible i would've rated 10000
    this album is a mix of everything i love about music
  2. gabrielzbernini
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    I love this album. Probably it's just me, but this is better than Back to Black, I can't believe that this was a commercial failure. It soundsI love this album. Probably it's just me, but this is better than Back to Black, I can't believe that this was a commercial failure. It sounds very underrated and very original. "Stronger than me" & "F*ck Me Pumps" are the best songs. Buy it now.… Full Review »
  3. spazzinmekon
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    the pitchfork review of frank is probably the biggest piece of **** i've ever seen in my life. how the hell can you compare her "frank" tothe pitchfork review of frank is probably the biggest piece of **** i've ever seen in my life. how the hell can you compare her "frank" to "back to black" seeing as there is a **** 4 year difference?? obviously kinks are worked out of b2b that weren't available for frank, but to me, frank is a lot smoother and possess a pleasing lighter sound than b2b.… Full Review »
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