Parents should know that this CD is very explict. In one song, Amy Winehouse declares her love for a drug over all else. And in the song "Rehab", Winehouse talks about how she refused to get help for her addiction. This could send a very questionable message to teens. A friend told me that this was a good CD, so I bought it, put it in the stereo, and found that I couldn't listen through one song without pressing the pause button. Winehouse sounds like she is whining or groaning in most of the songs, although the jazz music in the background is okay. Mature teens who like jazz will enjoy this, but most will find themselves returning it to the store an hour after they purchased it.

I adore this album. It is a little racy and it borderlines glorification of drugs and alcohol, but critically thinking teens will listen to her music with a thoughtful ear, and make positive conclusions about the use of drugs and alcohol. Her honesty is very refreshing and serves as a powerful cautionary tale. It's bluesy and full of soul. She is a wonderful artist, and an amazing lyricst. Her use of words would be inspiring to any aspiring writers and musicians.