Diary Of Alicia Keys, The - Alicia Keys

Advantages: Originalty
Disadvantages: there is nothing wrong with the album

...After such a fantastic debut album 'Songs in A minor' I was waiting to see if Alicia keys was able to be consistent with her originality. And yes she proved that she could. The diary of Alicia Keys, once again stretches Alicia's originality in songwriting, producing and her vocal ability. She presents to us an updated Motown feel that this century is lacking in the charts.. If you love your slow jams, then by all means you will just love this album. its one of those albums that you can leave in your cd player for months without skipping a track and play it every day until your hi-fi even gets sick of it. My personal favorite song on the album is Diary' feat Toni! Toni! Tone! This is a heart felt track with jazz and blues influences. Other songs to look out for on the album are: 'if i was your woman', 'When You really Love someone... Read review

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Advantages: A Chance to hear Classical music work so well with Hip Hop and Jazz
Disadvantages: None what so ever.

...The diary of Alicia Keys is a brilliant album which combines a wide variety of sounds in a unique way. Alicia Keys uses her raw talent effortlessly to create a vibrant hip hop and soulful classic sound which combined, creates the type of music you do not want leaving your CD player. Track 1 Harlem’s Nocturne: In this track Alicia Keys has explored the use of semi-quavers in a free and expressive tempo. Such characteristics are usually found in classical pieces. Towards the end of the song the tempo changes to moderate and steady, therefore creating a perfect example of how well classical and hip hop sounds work. By showing this on the very first song she is keeping her audience intrigued and wanting more. Track 2 Karma: is second on the album. This is a moderately slow song which creates a moody atmosphere. The lyrics also... Read review

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Advantages: Asouful songtress with a lot of heart
Disadvantages: songs seem to be replay the same kind of formula

...Though Alicia Keys is a great soul singer her songs always seem to repeat themselves and smack of the same formula. There is no doubting that Alicia Keys has a great voice but whether she uses it in the right way seems interesting. On the follow up album i was looking for a little bit more growth withen her voice but found that all though they were different songs they were written in the same way. I can't say i was not impressed by her first single u don't no my name but when listening to the whole album i feel that this the only track like that. After Alicia Keys last album we new it was goin to be hard to follow up something so great. I would say if u think u might be dissapointed steer clear.... Read review

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