Here is the first posthumous album (of many, we're guessing) from Amy Winehouse. Lioness: Hidden Treasures contains unreleased tracks and demos the late r&b-hip-hop-soul-jazz singer recorded before her 2002 debut, Frank, up to 2011. Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson, as well as Winehouse's family, went through a slew of material to compile 12 songs, with "Body And Soul," a duet with Tony Bennett and Amy's final studio recording, being one of them. Also included are "Like Smoke" - a duet with Nas - "Valerie('69 Version)," "The Girl From Ipanema," "Our Day Will Come," "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?," and many more that capture the pain, loneliness, humor and other emotions that fueled her art. Pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl, gatefold cover with insert, highly recommended.

• music label: Universal / 2011

reviewed by nakinboots 12/2011åÊ