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~ Alicia Keys
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Product details

  • Audio CD (21 Jul 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: J
  • ASIN: B00005JXS6
  • Other Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 37,477 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Piano & IAlicia Keys 1:53£0.69
Listen  2. GirlfriendAlicia Keys 3:34£0.69
Listen  3. How Come You Don't Call MeAlicia Keys 3:57£0.69
Listen  4. Fallin'Alicia Keys 3:30£0.69
Listen  5. TroublesAlicia Keys 4:28£0.69
Listen  6. Rock Wit UAlicia Keys 5:36£0.69
Listen  7. A Woman's WorthAlicia Keys 5:03£0.69
Listen  8. Jane DoeAlicia Keys 3:48£0.69
Listen  9. GoodbyeAlicia Keys 4:20£0.69
Listen10. The LifeAlicia Keys 5:25£0.69
Listen11. Mr. ManAlicia Keys;Jimmy Cozier 4:09£0.69
Listen12. Never Felt This WayAlicia Keys 2:00£0.69
Listen13. ButterflyzAlicia Keys 4:08£0.69
Listen14. Why Do I Feel So SadAlicia Keys 4:25£0.69
Listen15. Caged BirdAlicia Keys 3:02£0.69
Listen16. Lovin UAlicia Keys 3:48£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review
In the crowded world of female R&B you need a unique selling point. Songs in A Minor's creator Alicia Keys is no different. She plays the piano. She's classically trained. She was a child prodigy. And at 20 years she's incredibly soulful, harking back to the old-skool R&B of Aretha Franklin and even further to that of Nina Simone, with a very strong dose of James Brown thrown in (the fantastic "Fallin'" is a dead ringer for "It's a Man's World"). This retro-ism is further reinforced in her collaboration with 70s soul legend Isaac Hayes on "Rock Wit U". However this reliance on strong historical figures is as much a problem as an asset. In truth this fine talent is being plucked too early. At 20 she's hardly lived enough life to find herself. While she's got a great voice and exquisite musical skills this album lacks the type of individuality that shines so strongly in artists such as Erykah Badu, Jill Scott or India.Aria. This is perhaps why Keys (surely an invented name) has been well hooked up. Jermaine Dupri, Prince and Brian McKnight are all involved in the song writing process. There's a lot of classically trained artists out there, from R Kelly to MJ Cole, but as this shows it's no guarantee of success. There are a few tracks on Songs... that hit the right chord but there's some bum notes too. --Jake Barnes

CD Description
Debut album by young New York R&B singer, combining urban soul with jazz, blues and classical influences. With the outlook of a strong, independent young woman, she has been hailed as the next Roberta Flack. The Stevie Wonder influenced top 5 single 'Fallin'' is included.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The most exciting soul debut since Erykah Badu, 23 Nov 2001
The minute Alicia Keys opens her mouth and the first note is sung, you know that this album is going to be repeated again and again, borrowed by your friends and finally broken by a flatmate in an attempt to record it without your noticing. Yes, its that good - Alicia is the love child of Tori Amos and Erykah Badu, and the world is better off for it - the singles Fallin' and Girlfriend are obviously winners, but the slower tracks, such as Troubles and Butterflyz show an impressive maturity for one so young - she has been listening to Aretha, Nina Simone and Joni Mitchell and it shows. Not to say that Alicia isn't original, as Mr. Man (with the gorgeous voice of Jimmy Cozier) and Jane Doe show, this girl has drawn on her life as well as the music of others. Her voice is smooth and pure, and she has an amazing sense of rhythm as well as vocal range to make Whitney jealous. I haven't taken this album out of my hifi, and I bought it two weeks ago - the lyrics are touching and often funny, and the beats want to make you swing your hips and go out to the nearest R'n'B club, or at least sing into your hairbrush. On the whole, I would recommend this album to everyone who has a pulse - there are songs to dance to and songs to cry to, and I don't think music gets much better than that. Trust me, treat yourself for Xmas - your ears will thank me.
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Such Talent, such soul, such depth. - Just amazing., 31 Oct 2001
By A Customer
I bought this album on the strength of "Fallin" and didn't know what to expect. - The only thing I did realise is that the album wasn't going to be 15 different versions of "Fallin"
Which made me a bit sceptical about buying it. - Would I like the other 14 tracks?

Like them? I LOVE THEM!

I've had the CD about 4 weeks now, and, no word of a lie, it hasn't left my CD player yet!
It is just purely amazing and literally like she's opened everyone's hearts, not just her own, and written a song for everyone.

There's a perfect blend of Soul, RnB, and classically-tinged music, which creates a CD that is beautiful, heart-aching, thoughtful, deep and above all passionate.

You're firmly left believing that Alicia Keys believes what she's singing. - So much so that it's almost a musical biography from the amazingly talented 20 year old.

You HAVE to have this album. - It's incredible.
Such Talent, such soul, such depth. - Just amazing.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars girls got talent!, 10 Jun 2002
Well, i've only given Miss Keys 3 stars because some of the back beats get a bit samey after a while. It has 2 be said that you could listen to her voice all day and every song on the album really compliments her gorgeous soulful voice. Head and shoulders above the rest, she plays her own piano which shows her musical ability. Her successes with 'Fallin' and 'A Woman's Worth' will definately be followed up by any one of these great tracks. Warning to those that find R'n'B beats a bit repetetive because their is a danger that this album could bore you. However, chill out and listen to her voice and its a real winner!
Enjoy!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars consistently good over 16 tracks
Very enjoyable and relaxing music to listen to with smoothly sung songs and nice backing music.If you don't like hip hop this cd on which the hip hop is restrained by the soul and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by dan the fan

4.0 out of 5 stars very good album to chill to
this is a very good debut album to relax or chill to as there aren't many tracks that you would skip but there are not many outstanding tracks apart from falling, womans... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2006 by jace989

4.0 out of 5 stars What's with the album's name?
I became interested in Alicia when I heard all the hype about her being a child prodigy classically trained on piano. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Fallin' for Alicia
I apologise for the pun in the title, but it is a simple truth.

Alicia Keys, a 19-year-old Soul Diva has the keys to your heart. Read more

Published on 17 Feb 2004 by diablodvs7

5.0 out of 5 stars Thee best album in the entire world...EVER!!!!
Have you ever had a really amazing dream and when you wake up you wish you could go back into that dream??? Well, with this album it sort of is like that... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2003 by silverxenos

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Album
this one of the best albums ever it has wonderful chilled numbers and upbeat songs too. Her lovely voice, great lyrics, excellent piano playing and other accompaniants combine to... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2002 by sarah_marg

5.0 out of 5 stars How old is she???
I bought the album shortly after Fallin was released. I liked Fallin but after listening to the album I can honestly say that it is not even a favourite. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2002 by B. Carr

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong Vocals, talented pianist....great album...WOW!
Read the media coverage? Seen the award ceremonies? BELIEVE THE HYPE! This album is one of the best albums i have purchased in a long time! Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore the critics and just listen
I know the critics think Alicia is lacking in the department of life experience, but I have to strongly disagree. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars An album to get you through the best and worst in life
I have had this album since Christmas and I'm surprised I haven't worn it out.

The soulful voice of Keys is soothing, relaxing and gets you in the mood for partying, chilling or... Read more

Published on 12 Jul 2002 by twink001

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