Alicia Keys - The Diary of Alicia Keys [Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD]
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Artist: Alicia KeysEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2003-12-02
Music Label: J-Records
Soundtracks:
- Harlem's Nocturne
- Karma
- Heartburn
- Medley: If I Was Your Woman/Walk on By
- You Don't Know My Name
- If I Ain't Got You
- Diary
- Dragon Days
- Wake Up
- So Simple
- When You Really Love Someone
- Feeling U, Feeling Me (Interlude)
- Slow Down
- Samsonite Man
- Nobody Not Really (Interlude)
Music reviews of The Diary of Alicia Keys [Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD]
Music Review: "The Diary Of Alicia Keys" Is Well Worth The Look...
Rating: 5 Stars
WOW! This new album that comes out today, December 2nd, is simply marvelous. Songs In A Minor was a good CD but only showcased a fraction of the voice and talent that Alicia Keys has. This CD gives listeners everything that she has. Plus, the CD had just a couple of hip-hopish type songs on it that created a minor the overall quality of the CD. "The Diary Of Alicia Keys" has nothing but neo-soul, classic R&B and jazzy rythems that go well beyond the border of her previous CD, lyrically and, of course, musically. I don't think anyone expected such an almost flawless CD such as this because even the greatest artist can suffer from the "sophomore slump". But Alicia Keys doesn't go anywhere near it. This CD can be expected to do well in stores and everyone should take a listen to this masterpiece. Even people who aren't fans of her will like this CD (agreeing with some of the other reviews). Here are the song reviews:1. Harlem's Nocturne- The intro to this CD is a showcase of Alicia Keys' gift: Playing The Piano. She plays it beautifully and it adds a sort of charm that the opener of "Songs In A Minor" didn't have with "Girlfriend". After her piano solo, the song breaks into an explanation of her "Diary", with a piano-laced urban beat in the background. An amazing entrance. (**** out of 5)
2. Karma- Probably the song that's the most beat-driven on the entire CD. Unfortunately, there is no piano in this song but it's not expected either. Her voice sounds very mature compared to some of the tracks on her previous album in this song in particular. Cliched theme though...(**** out of 5)
3. Heartburn- A 70s-esque jam that sounds disco-like. Not the best but notible at the same time. Still showcases Alicia's newfound mature voice though. (*** out of 5)
4. If I Was Your Woman/Walk On By- I love this remake. It sounds so good! The song is just perfect for her to belt it out when necessary. Plus the chorus is so catchy! Probably my favorite behind the next track...(**** out of 5)
5. You Don't Know My Name- I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THE FIRST SINGLE OFF OF THE ALBUM. It's so different and sounds just like as if it was on Mowtown. If you haven't heard this song, you need to go to the website or something and see what I'm talking about. The track is so soulful and even includes an interlude in the middle of the song like music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. The best song on the CD by far and the foremost reason to purchase it (***** out of 5- Because Of Sheer Brilliance)
6. If I Ain't Got You- A jazzy addition to the album. Just a piano, some low-key drums and her strong voice are all she needs to carry this song. If performed live, this song, in particular, would bring people to their feet. It's that powerful. The lyrics are very well written. Definity a high point. (***** out of 5- Because Of The Greatness Of The Song Lyrically And Musically)
7. Diary (feat. Tony!Toni!Tone!)- Another heavy hitter that reinforces the neo-soul, R&B theme of this CD. Besides not being a really "jazzy" song, just more today's normal R&B like, both "Diary" and "If I Ain't Got You" are very similar in terms of ratings. Refer to song #6- "If I Ain't Got You" (**** out of 5)
8. Dragon Days- Not my favorite on the album but it's not bad. Besides having some quite "peculiar" symbolism and different instruments than a lot of the other tracks, it's not one of the standouts. Even so, lyrically, "Dragon Days" one of the best on the album and Alicia's still sounds good on it. (*** out of 5)
9. Wake Up- I love this song. Another jazzy addition but it includes an orchestra vs. a piano. Alicia sounds very mature and takes this simple song to lengths beyond what it COULD have been. Not a standout, perce', but it's a favorite. (*** out of 5)
10. So Simple- Another one of my favorites. Although the song is very simple (no pun intended), using basic instruments and basic lyrics, it still sounds exellent. Morphing Alicia's voice was an exellent idea and makes the song really stand out. Also, the chorus is going to make anymore start belting it out once they hear it...(*** out of 5)
11. When You Really Love Somebody- Oooh! This jazzy tune goes so well with the album's theme and is another catchy song. Although it is nowhere near the power of "If I Ain't Got You", it still showcases some of the best vocals on the album. Lyrically, though, it really doesn't show any ingenuity. But you won't even give even words a second though after a listen...(*** out of 5)
12. Feeling U, Feeling Me- Put this on and you will be doing one of two things: Pretending your at you're favorite jazz/blues club or pretending your with your girl/guy at that moment. This short and almost wordless song has a bluesy style and is an instrumental wonder for people that like that type of music. Since it's not really a song, though, I'm not going to rate it...(N/A)
13. Slow Down- My least favorite on the album. "Wake Up" is very lackluster for this CD and doesn't test her voice at all. A good message is exploited but it's probably the closest to filler on this the album. (** out of 5)
14. Samsonite Man- YES! It's named after the luggage. So you can probably decipher what it's about just by that. The lyrics are really deep and actually make you feel pitiful about anybody that has to deal with that topic. The R&B beat goes with the song and the syncopation is great on this song. Alicia shows her talent on this as well. (**** out of 5)
15. Nobody Not Really (Interlude)- An outro to this amazing album is driven by a saxophone and Alicia summing up her "Diary". Smooth soul that's as pure as it comes. A notable end to a masterpiece.
Description of The Diary of Alicia Keys [Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD]
Alicia Keys has more than lived up to the promise of her formidable debut Songs in A Minor, pushing beyond her flirtation with old-school soul and venturing into the modern world, even hiring Timbaland to guide her through the shoals of anthemic hip-hop on the breathless and funkified "Heartburn." Sounding like a hyperthyroid cheerleader, Keys unleashes a quirky sense of humor that no one even suspected she possessed. Her effortless singing on the beat-driven "Karma" is a wonder of sonics on this uplifting piece of pop philosophy, giving countless anxious woman hope that everything will work out as it's meant to, or on "Samsonite Man," where it won't. But despite her edgy styling and jazzy vocal posturing, Keys hasn't abandoned her love for old R&B and travels back in time, giving Gladys Knight's "If I Was Your Woman" a face lift it may not have needed, then turns around and recasts the song as the winsome and dramatic "You Don't Know My Name." But at its heart, The Diary of Alicia Keys is a gross misnomer. After listening to the disc, fans will know little more about the elusive diva than they did before, her lyrical style consistently more narrative than confessional. In fact, the title track doesn't delve into the singer's inner life, but instead is about a long-distance love affair, with Keys promising the object of her affection that: "I won't tell your secrets/Your secrets are safe with me/I will keep your secrets/Just think of me as the pages in your diary."--Jaan UhelszkiAlicia Keys has more than lived up to the promise of her formidable debut Songs in A Minor, pushing beyond her flirtation with old-school soul and venturing into the modern world, even hiring Timbaland to guide her through the shoals of anthemic hip-hop on the breathless and funkified "Heartburn." Sounding like a hyperthyroid cheerleader, Keys unleashes a quirky sense of humor that no one even suspected she possessed. Her effortless singing on the beat-driven "Karma" is a wonder of sonics on this uplifting piece of pop philosophy, giving countless anxious woman hope that everything will work out as it's meant to, or on "Samsonite Man," where it won't. But despite her edgy styling and jazzy vocal posturing, Keys hasn't abandoned her love for old R&B and travels back in time, giving Gladys Knight's "If I Was Your Woman" a face lift it may not have needed, then turns around and recasts the song as the winsome and dramatic "You Don't Know My Name." But at its heart, The Diary of Alicia Keys is a gross misnomer. After listening to the disc, fans will know little more about the elusive diva than they did before, her lyrical style consistently more narrative than confessional. In fact, the title track doesn't delve into the singer's inner life, but instead is about a long-distance love affair, with Keys promising the object of her affection that: "I won't tell your secrets/Your secrets are safe with me/I will keep your secrets/Just think of me as the pages in your diary."--Jaan Uhelszki
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