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Unplugged, undeniably good

Advantages: Brilliant performance
Disadvantages: 1 weak link

...had really enjoyed is this MTV Unplugged session from 2005. Recorded on her home turf a Brooklyn Academy of Music, this is a showcase for a true vocal talent and talented pianist. The applause for her opening "Intro Alicia's Prayer" soon dies down and you can almost hear a pin drop until her smooth soul voice takes over. She barely sings 5 lines and the audience are clearly die hard fans as they appreciation of her is plain to hear. Personally, ...
...attitude in her voice, so I welcomed the early inclusion in the set of "Karma" & "Heatburn", which are brilliant examples of that attitude, and performances like this put other wannabee R&B singers such as Beyonce to shame. "A Woman's Work" is a triumph normally, but I have to say stripped right back like it is on this live version it loses a little of it's magic as I feel that the backing vocalists are too much in the forefront. It just feels like ...

eandemam 12.01.2008 · Read full review
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Review of MTV Unplugged - Alicia Keys

excellent album

Advantages: just incredible beautiful
Disadvantages: i have nothing negative to say

i bought this album when it came out, and i thought that ms keys had such a beautiful and lovely tone to her voice, the album was very soul full and you could tell thay she was singing from the soul, i could relate to some of the things that she was saying. it's a beautiful album and i would recommend it to anyone that loves their soul r&b music or someone that just doesn't know what they looking for. if you haven't already got this album go out ...

divadl 12.03.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Diary Of Alicia Keys, The - Alicia Keys

Keys The Superwoman

Advantages: Lots of diversity
Disadvantages: A couple of weaker tracks

...of her various musical influences as you here clear indications of how the Jazz and Blues sides of her have come into play to get her through this song. The production is fly and engaging to bring you into the album and get you ready for what is to come. **Four Stars** 3. “Superwoman” This was one of the significant t tunes to come off the album and it sees her doing a kind of track which we would recognise from her earlier works, especially from ...
...this production aspects by itself as she sings an empowering ballad for the girls. **Four Stars** 4. “No One” This was perhaps the biggest single to come off the album and it was one which showed the world just how capable she is in not only doing the odd hit, but actually coming up with monster tunes which take over the world for some time. However I have to say that I’m not one who really feel for this one, and although I can appreciate what is ...

XICripZ 16.07.2009 · Read full review
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Review of As I Am - Alicia Keys

Be "Happy" cuz u're "Saved" - R.Kelly Special

Advantages: Addresses life issues for the faint-hearted
Disadvantages: Cover picture is too basic

...namely: U SAVED ME, and HAPPY PEOPLE. To mention a few, some of the tracks in "U SAVED ME" CD are: * 3 Way Phone Call - Kelly, R. & Kelly Price/Kim Burrell/Maurice Mahon * U Saved Me * Prayer Changes * How Did You Manage * I Surrender * Spirit * Leap Of Faith As you would probably suspect, this CD addresses issues surrounding spirituality - in the R. Kelly spectacular style. It keeps you in touch with your spirituality and has the ability to ...
...Steppin' Into Heaven * Happy People This is more like a dance theme set of tracks. Listening to the lyrics of this song would definitely get you in the mood, that happy mood. Forget what you hear about the man behind the songs... LOVE the songs. They're coming from one of the greatest talents the music world has ever encountered. R. Kelly's got something for everyone. With a total of 21 tracks, you definitely want to make this a collector's item. ...

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Review of Happy People/U Saved Me - R. Kelly

I thought it stood for Rhythm

Advantages: New tracks, good collection of best work
Disadvantages: Wack remixes

Kells really catches the attention of the audience by claiming that he is the "R" in R&B, in my own opinion this is a something he is capable of as he is one of the people I would name as a legend in this genre. This compilation is made up of two disks, the first of which features the best of his original tracks and the second has a few remixes and what was his newest song at the time "Thoia Thong". Disk 1 1. "Ignition (Remix)" **Five Stars** ...
...the best way to kick off the compilation, the track was new at the time and was very popular ad so it was the best way to start off the album; with a tune everyone is familiar with. 2. "Your Body's Callin'" **Four Stars** Great slow jam by Kelly; he knows how to do them best. Its a shame he doesn't do as much of this anymore, its all aparently about strippers and such. 3. "I Believe I Can Fly" **Five Stars** Nobody can claim they have not heard ...

XICripZ 07.08.2007 · Read full review
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Review of R In R&B Collection Vol.1, The [PA] - R. Kelly