Songs In A Minor [DVD Audio] - Alicia Keys

Advantages: Plentiful
Disadvantages: Not enough Alicia!

...If you enjoyed her previous (Songs in A Minor) then you will adore this. Tracks include, 'You Don't Know My Name,' 'If I Ain't Got You' and 'Karma.' I was very excited about getting this CD as I love her other one, and was not disappointed in the slightest. The lyrics in the song are so wonderful; Alicia writes plenty of her tracks and is no doubt wonderful on the piano. I must admit she is hitting the 'solo' gig repeatedly over the head. I can't recall a single collaboration on the CD; this I would have liked to have heard as her voice blends well with other people (VMA Awards; her and Stevie Wonder, or Christina Aguilera on her album Stripped). With the limited edition a free DVD is included in which features her 'diary,' tells us the story of Alicia in the past, and Alicia today. This DVD is a classic. I could not wish I hadn... Read review

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Advantages: inspiring, thoughtful, intelligent, captivating, soft
Disadvantages: slow

...Upon hearing this album by alicia keys i was pleasently suprised at the depth and talent this girl displays, with thought provoking images and thoughts well beyond her years. This is a good chill out album, but can double as 'pump up' tune to liven yourself before that big saturday night out. There is an element of achievement in what alicia has done with this album, being her debut album, it is a standout amongst many other similar artists and compromises for any time of music liking, ranging from r'n'b to the top 40 teeny bopper. I highly recommend this album, and is a must for all album collections...You will enjoy this album as it suceeds in trying to captivate its audience and allows the listener to follow alicia on her songful journeys...buy it, you wont regret it... Read review

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

...This album is great 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 attention spans and lengthy songs and not get to the end of the album to listen to some of the better songs. This album can take a few listenings for you to appreciate the value of this album. Goodbye and Never Felt 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... Read review

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