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"The Diary Of Alicia Keys'" puts Beyonce, Shakira, Underwood, & all of todays female artists from every genre of music in the bargain bin. The album starts with the classical song "Harlem's Nocturne." Her Piano playing is superb, then a choir joins in aided by a fine beat. "Karma," is adriven song that uses Alicia's vocals at their best. "Heartburn," has a good drum beat as her raw vocals compare her lust for a man with the title. "If I Was your Woman/Walk On," is a jazzy version of Isaac Hayes-"Walk On by." "You Don't Know My Name," is a 1970's finesse ballad. It is a refreshing female version of male angst, the spoken interlude in the middle fits perfectly. "If I Ain't Got You," sounds like a mix of gospel & Aretha Franklin. This may have Alicia's best vocals on this album? The brass behind Alicia's Piano added elegance. "Diary," is a fine gentle song. It sounds like it came off of her debut album. This one was my favorite of her Sophmore album. "When You Really Love Someone," seems like a cross between "A Woman's Worth & Fallin?" I would call it the former part two. "Wake Up & So Simple" are too familiar & the latter has some annoying sounds. "Slow Down," is reminiscent of Janet Jackson's "Lets Wait Awhile." "Nobody Not Really," is lighter & has a less cloudy or dark feel as if the day was just starting. She wonders who will be interested in this her diary? Obviously, several million to date & with good reason. This is a fine album.Read full review
This was my first Alicia Keyes CD and I love it !!!!! She blends the right amount of funk, soul and classical sounds. You will be singing along during HEARTBURN and car dancing at the same time. When Alicia gets the groove with SAMISNOITE MAN you will call your girlfreinds and say "you KNOW" I plan to use Track 11 at my wedding when i walk down the aisle, becasue it is one of the best songs to expalin what love really is about. If this CD cost 50 bucks it would be well worth it
The songs were beautiful, good lyrics. Very enjoyable.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Good price, quality and condition.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is a strong, solid R&B album from a truly great artist. I rate 10 songs of this album at least with 4/5 stars. The bonus DVD is also a nice addition; check it out.
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