Amy Winehouse album to be released posthumously

Does anyone remember Michael Jackson’s posthumous album “Michael” very well? That might be for good reason.

The album was a product of varying artistry, lacking Jackson’s input (obviously) in any production after the initial recording process. Add this tremendous flaw to the awkward duets with Lenny Kravitz, 50 Cent and Akon and the album was subpar to say the least.

But aren’t these issues most posthumous albums run into? Generally, but here’s hoping that the newest addition to the posthumous album collection will be just as good as the artist’s other two chart-topping records, Frank and Back to Black.

Amy Winehouse died in her home on July 23 due to alcohol poisoning, but her music is still thriving.

Island Records plans to release the singer’s third studio album Lioness: Hidden Treasures in December. This 12-track album will feature the song “Body & Soul,” currently present on Tony Bennet’s Duets II, and an as-of-unreleased track “Halftime.”

A portion of the album’s soon-to-be monstrous sales will be donated to charity in order to assist disadvantaged children and young adults. Winehouse’s father set up the charity in his daughter’s name following her death.

Interestingly enough, Mitch Winehouse has also been extremely involved in the making of this final record. He told Billboard.biz that “If the family had felt that this album wasn’t up to the standard of Frank and Back To Black we would never have agreed to release it and we believe it will stand as a fitting tribute to Amy’s musical legacy.”

Hopefully Winehouse’s album will be sonically familiar and respectable. This collection of works crafted before her death will be released Dec. 5 on iTunes and in retail stores.