This album follows in the footsteps of a number of other 'unplugged' sets in recent years. Like many of these, one of the big plus points is the feel of 'live' music from artists that people might not have had the opportunity to see live. On this album, the listener gets a good feel for what ... Read review
1. Intro Alicia's Prayer (Acappella)2. Karma3. Heartburn4. A Woman's Worth (Live)5. ... more
Unbreakable6. How Come You Don't Call Me7. If I Was Your Woman8. If I Ain't Got You9. Every Little Bit Hurts10. Streets Of New York (City Life)11. Wild Horses12. Diary13. You Don't Know My Name14. Stolen Moments15. Fallin'16. Love It Or Leave It Alone/Welcome To Jamrock
Keys performed and taped her installment of the MTV Unplugged series on July 14 2005 at ... more
the Brooklyn Academy of Music. During this live session Keys added brand-new arrangements to her original songs such as "A Woman's Worth" and the funk-driven "Heartburn" and performed a few choice covers. Part of Keys' audience also included her guest performers; she collaborated with rappers Common and Mos Def on "Love It or Leave It Alone" reggae artist Damian Marley on "Welcome to Jamrock" and Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine on a cover of The Rolling Stones' 1971 "Wild Horses". Track Listing: 1. Intro Alicia's Prayer (Acappella) 2. Karma 3. Heartburn 4. A Woman's Worth (Live) 5. Unbreakable 6. How Come You Don't Call Me 7. If I Was Your Woman 8. If I Ain't Got You 9. Every Little Bit Hurts 10. Streets Of New York (City Life) 11. Wild Horses 12. Diary 13. You Don't Know My Name 14. Stolen Moments 15. Fallin' 16. Love It Or Leave It Alone / Welcome To Jamrock 17. Intro Alicia's Prayer (Acappella) 18. Karma 19. Heartburn 20. A Woman's Worth (Live) 21. Unbreakable 22. How Come You Don't Call Me 23. If I Was Your Woman 24. If I Ain't Got You 25. Every Little Bit Hurts 26. Streets Of New York (City Life) 27. Wild Horses 28. Diary 29. You Don't Know My Name 30. Stolen Moments 31. Fallin' 32. Love It Or Leave It Alone/Welcome
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Advantages: Great showcase of her musical talents, good new arrangements of existing songs Disadvantages: Not enough new tracks!
This album follows in the footsteps of a number of other 'unplugged' sets in recent years. Like many of these, one of the big plus points is the feel of 'live' music from artists that people might not have had the opportunity to see live. On this album, the listener gets a good feel for what a fantastic musician Alicia Keys is, what a fantistic voice she has, and just how good it must be to go to a live gig of hers.
There is a good ... ...her first two albums and a couple of new ones. In terms of the old material, its great to hear new arrangements of these tracks, and although for me a few miss the heights of the original versions, others (e.g. If I aint got you) are simply brilliant. The new tracks are great - Unbreakable is a fantastic song that is brilliant 'unpugged'. There are also some good collaborations, including Adam Levine from Maroon5, and Mos Def, Common and Damian Marley. more
This album follows in the footsteps of a number of other 'unplugged' sets in recent years. Like many of these, one of the big plus points is the feel of 'live' music from artists that people might not have had the opportunity to see live. On this album, the listener gets a good feel for what a fantastic musician Alicia Keys is, what a fantistic voice she has, and just how good it must be to go to a live gig of hers.
There is a good mix of tracks on this album, with a number from her first two albums and a couple of new ones. In terms of the old material, its great to hear new arrangements of these tracks, and although for me a few miss the heights of the original versions, others (e.g. If I aint got you) are simply brilliant. The new tracks are great - Unbreakable is a fantastic song that is brilliant 'unpugged'. There are also some good collaborations, including Adam Levine from Maroon5, and Mos Def, Common and Damian Marley.
Overall I'd say this is definitely an album worth having if you're an Alicia Keys fan, as there's enough here to keep you going untill she drops her next album. For those new to her, it might be worth getting her first two albums rather than jumping in at the deep end.
Advantages: Brilliant performance Disadvantages: 1 weak link
After AliciaKeys recent album success, I have become somewhat of a fan and started to delve into her back catalogue. One of the albums in there that I 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, I like AliciaKeys when she has a bit of 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 ...
Advantages: A great album packed full of memorable tracks. Disadvantages: No lyrics included in booklet! a few forgettable tracks.
Review of AliciaKeys 'Songs in A minor' 2002 album -Including a Remixed & Unplugged Limited Edition Bonus Disc.
I have AliciaKeys first and second albums, I have loved her music from when I first heard it-something that was both cool and contemporary fusing her love for classical and old-school music with fresh sounding RnB. Her young and confident style is also appealing, together with her interest in and work for World charities. Although this album is 7 years old, I still listen to it lots today, sounding as fresh and unique as ever.
I hope to buy her latest album 'As I am' too. I have been impressed by the artists' talent of playing her own instruments including the piano, and writing and producing her own songs-great! Her sound to this particular album I would describe as very romantic with some great funky tunes and lovely ...
Advantages: Beautiful arrangements, some brilliant new songs Disadvantages: Could of been more new material, but the CD does not feel empty without them,
Having been lucky enough to go and see Miss Keys live twice, I can honestly say, as beautiful as her voice sounds when its been recorded in a studio, its only when you hear her live that you fully understand how talented she is. This album lets you get closer to the experience of her live performances. Although it has only has a few new tracks, hearing a live recording of her old favourites brings something new to the songs. Some of the arangements have been changed, the backing singers are sensational, and i would say some of these versions are better than the orginals. I definitely wasn't left feeling short changed by the limited number of new songs, although the ones that are on there are excellent, particularly Wild Horses, which is a sensational duet with the amazingly talented lead singer of Maroon 5.Definitely one to listen out ...
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Product details
Title
Unplugged
Performer
Alicia Keys
Genre
R&B
Sub Genre
Contemporary R&B
Release Date
10/01/2005
Label / Distributor
J / Arvato Services
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Live
Format
Performer
Additional notes
Album Notes
'Unplugged' is soul diva Alicia Keys third album for J Records, and also her first live album. Performed in intimate surroundings with a live band, Keys presents tracks from her two studio albums for her fans. Includes live renditions of 'Fallin' and 'You Don't Know My Name'.
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