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'How Come You Don't Call Me'

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5 Jan 2nd, 2009  (Jan 3rd, 2009)

15 Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful

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RnB, Soul, slow tracks, upbeat tracks, great voice and vocals

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I recall someone handing us the promo CDs for 'Songs In A Minor' when we went to an RnB club just before it was released in summer 2001.

'Songs In A Minor' is the first album from the US singer and pianist - Alicia Keys.

I had listened to a couple of the tracks 'Girlfriend' and 'How Come You Don't Call Me' which were such hits already and was intrigued to hear what else was on the album.

I later got the full album once it was released because I liked most of the tracks on it.

Many of the songs on this album are slow and chilled out relaxing tracks.
My favourite slow tracks on this album are 'Falling', 'Troubles', 'Goodbye', 'Woman's Worth', 'Butterflyz' and 'Caged Bird' which showcase her beautiful voice and vocals really well.

The backing piano and soundtracks are simple and flow really well with the lyrics that are well written making such beautiful music that is easy to listen to, some pretty catchy tunes that are definitely more soul than RnB but fit into both genres with ease.

The other tracks are more upbeat like 'Girlfriend', 'Rock Wit U' and 'Jane Doe'. These show Alicia Keys' cool, funky side and her versatility and ability to sing in various styles.

'Mr Man' is a very unique track on this album which has a really good dance feel to it, a bit of a Latino/ salsa style beat to it and makes it rather enjoyable to listen to and dance to.

One of the more unique slow tracks is 'Why Do I Feel So Sad' which is a rather beautiful track and I would not recommend listening to this when you are down as you may cry... Lovely soundtrack and tune combined with beautiful lyrics and vocals.

The album has a good mixture of tracks, all a pleasure to listen to. As a first album, Alicia Keys did extremely well with this one as it is interesting to listen to and is a great intro to her singer, songstress and pianist talents, a very talented artist...

©marina321 Dooyoo January 2009; Ciao.com January 2009; Ciao.co.uk January 2009 

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Comments about this review »

TheIncredibleCheeseSandwich 03.01.2009 15:46

a good review

tractor-boy 02.01.2009 19:41

Not my cup of tea, alas

johnny040676 02.01.2009 17:56

Great review, John

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