Songs In A Minor - Alicia Keys

Advantages: Lovely lyrics, soulful voice, piano playing
Disadvantages: It ends

...this is one of the songs that makes me think of him! What I meant is that in loving someone so intensely, it can cause a lot of pain. “I, I, I have never felt this way, How do you give me so much pleasure Cause me so much pain”. This is a great song to sing along to when you’ve had an argument with your partner. Great beat, fantastic lyrics and such a pleasant voice. 9/10 5. Troubles A little more chilled out in its tempo than Fallin’. The tempo ...
...is one of the few songs where Alicia takes a break from her piano, instead using guitar (played by Arty White). 8/10 8. Jane Doe A bit more up tempo than most of the songs, with additional vocals from Kandi Burruss. This song is about an argument between a woman and her friend, when the friend accuses her man of cheating: “Let's talk about the situation bout how you came with information that's negative in every which way Just dissin my man and our ... Read review

Advantages: Refreshing classical piano, promising vocal talent
Disadvantages: None that can't be put up with - although there are few out of place tracks towards the beginning

...and producing an MD with Songs In A Minor on it - I was chuffed and on the Saturday night when everyone else had gone out, I settled down in front of the stereo hoping that the diva would soothe my aching head and limbs with her vocal charms. … and how delighted I was with the album. I'm sure that I'll only be backing up what everyone else has said when I say that Keys is a great new artist; in fact I'd go further and point out that she is a phenomenal ...
...ceremonies. Alicia had been writing songs since her early teens and also had over 10 years of classical piano training at her disposal. On top of this, she had experience in a gospel choir and music college pedigree to draw upon. Put all this into perspective and you'd think that this album was going to be hot - and indeed it was … The album begins very serenely with a rendition of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata - a beautiful classical piece that ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing
Disadvantages: Its never out of my C.D player

Alicia Keys – Songs in A minor. Wow was my first impression when I heard Alicia Keys’ debut single- Fallin’. The quality of her voice sent shivers down my spine. It was her debut single (Fallin’) that intrigued me to buy the album, Songs in A minor, but her other released singles, A Woman’s Worth and the recently released Girlfriend are excellent too. Her album includes duets with Jimmy Cozier, Kandi Burruss, Busta ...
...Bird, Why Do I Feel So Sad and Butterflyz (which she wrote when she was just 14 years old). Almost every song on the album she has written or co- wrote and plays the piano with magnificent skill. This album you’ll either love or hate. It needs to grow on you initially but if you are a fan of soul and R’n’B music it’s just superb. At only 19 Alicia Keys is one of the biggest current stars in America and going strong. 10/ 10 ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing vocal range that sends shivers down your spine!
Disadvantages: Arrangement of songs

...from start to finish. The songs range from emotional tear jerkers ie Fallin to feel good songs such as Rock Wit You and A Woman's Worth. There are amazing lyrics throughout the album. The combination of the wonderful lyrics, excellent melodies and enchanting vocals of Alicia adds up to make an album that is well worth listening to! The downfall of the album is that the first time you listen to it, you can switch off half way through due to short ...
...This Way contribute to excellent songs and the duet Mr Man with Jimmy Cozier is a great track aswell. The remix of Fallin is just as good as the original although with a more up beat tempo, Busta Rhymes helps this song to be more feel good and is a great alternative. Alicia does the songs justice and gives her own style on a lot of the songs. The length of the album is just right, if not perhaps too long. Well worth your money and is a comfort for ... Read review

Advantages: This is a great great album
Disadvantages: It does have to grow on you before you realise just how good it is

Judging by the number of Grammys Alicia Keys won a few days ago, one can tell she is something special. Its funny how someone who appears to be so hardcore can have such chilled out grooves. Her debut single, "Fallin'" grows on you like you wouldn't believe. Its the type of song that makes the hairs on your neck stand on end. Its the type of song that you can fall in love with and will never get bored of however much you hear it being played. "A ... Read review