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The Element Of Freedom

Alicia Keys | Format: MP3 Download
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
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Play   1. The Element Of Freedom (Intro) Alicia Keys 0:12 £0.89
Play   2. Love Is Blind Alicia Keys 3:49 £0.89
Play   3. Doesn't Mean Anything Alicia Keys 4:32 £0.89
Play   4. Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart Alicia Keys 4:09 £0.89
Play   5. Wait Til You See My Smile Alicia Keys 4:00 £0.89
Play   6. That's How Strong My Love Is Alicia Keys 4:04 £0.89
Play   7. Un-thinkable (I'm Ready) Alicia Keys 4:09 £0.89
Play   8. Love Is My Disease Alicia Keys 4:01 £0.89
Play   9. Like The Sea Alicia Keys 4:13 £0.89
Play 10. Put It In A Love Song Alicia Keys Featuring Beyoncé Knowles 3:15 £0.89
Play 11. This Bed Alicia Keys 3:45 £0.89
Play 12. Distance And Time Alicia Keys 4:27 £0.89
Play 13. How It Feels To Fly Alicia Keys 4:42 £0.89
Play 14. Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down Alicia Keys 3:36 £0.89
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It's All About The Voice, 14 Dec 2009
By The Wolf (uk) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (TOP 100 REVIEWER)   
This review is from: The Element of Freedom (Audio CD)
There are some good songs and just as many fine performances
on Alicia Keys' new album 'The Element Of Freedom'. (Which is
not to say it's flawless). Her 2007 release 'As I Am' pressed
all the right buttons - my heart still goes all-a-flutter every
time I hear 'Superwoman'! It was a suberbly fervent recording.

'TEOF' deepens and darkens the formula somewhat without losing
what is most important. The Voice. What a wonderful voice it is!

Listen to 'Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart' for evidence of an
artist playing at the absolute top of her game. Co-written with
Jeff Bhasker it is one of the finest songs in her career so-far.
The big drum sound works magically well with the ecstatic melody.

'That's How Strong My Love Is' is as sweet as a peach.
The warm, breathy vocal is swept along by Ms Keys'
not insignificant keyboard skills until it reaches its
harmonically complex and soulfully climactic ending.

'Doesn't Mean Anything' is a lovely song too but would have
been even more impressive had 'No One' not previously seen the
light of day. Musical cousins a tad too similar for comfort.

Ms Knowles seems to be popping up everywhere these days.
Here she is once again duetting on 'Put It In A Love Song'.
It is perhaps the album's weakest composition. Two Divas in
the same tent doesn't necessarily make for a better circus!

'This Bed' is a light and airy piece of pure blissed-out pop.

'How It Feels To Fly' is the album's warm beating heart.
A stunning song performed with fearless technique and real passion.
The gospel chorus in the final bars is truly uplifting.

A solidly enjoyable album.

Recommended.




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35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars This album isn't the best but she makes you "FEEL" ......yeap .....sometimes life really is that simple., 11 Jan 2010
By Jenny J.J.I. "A New Yorker" (That Lives in Carolinas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Element of Freedom (Audio CD)
After hearing this album a couple of times you can determine a balance of vulnerability, strength, and love captured throughout the progression of Key's fourth album. This was written during a time of intense personal struggle for the New York City songstress, and her pain is evident throughout Freedom. Almost completely lacking in some of the more upbeat cuts that buoyed her last album As I Am (Teenage Love Affair for example), Freedom is often little more than Keys, a piano, some minimal backing and her extraordinary voice, making the album the least immediately accessible of her career. This is an album that does not immediately grab you. Instead, it requires some patience, demands the listener put in some work too, but those who are willing to follow Keys' will find their effort well rewarded.

1. The Element of Freedom (Intro)

Alicia Keys does spoken word for the opening of her album.

2. Love Is Blind

Sometimes you can see the effects of loves strong hold. "Love is Blind" is the opening track that sets the bar for a soulful, powerful and lyrical album. Alicia harmonizes with background vocals and bass driven drums. Great way to start off an album.

3. Doesn't Mean Anything

"Doesn't Mean Anything" is the 1st single of off The Elements of Freedom. This track tells the tale of realizing that all your dreams mean nothing without anyone to share it with. Classic A. Keys is written all over this track.

4. Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart

You have to let the pass go and move on with you life. "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart" is a smooth mid-tempo track with drums and electric keyboards. The drums provide the foundation of an edgy and sultry joint.

5. Wait Til They See My Smile

Overcome sadness and judgment with a smile. "Wait Til They See My Smile" is a song about perseverance. The hook sounds like a sample of the Beach Boys "Kokomo". It's probably my least favorite track on the album.

6. That's How Strong My love Is

Standing strong through the motions of love. "That's How Strong My love Is" is beautiful song that follows the cohesive flow of the piano lined album

7. Unthinkable (I'm Ready) Featuring Drake

Unthinkable is the sexiest and most sensual song on the Elements of Freedom. Canadian rapper, Drake provided background vocals on the track and brings a masculine quality to the track. A. Key's sultry intro sets the foundation for the best song on the album.

8. Love Is My Disease

Have you ever been in love so much that you can't act right without them? "Love Is My Disease" is about missing the company of that spell someone to the point where it makes you sick. The track has a Caribbean inspired flare that creates a distinctly different sound.

9. Like The Sea

Love can wrap you up and swallow you like a tidal wave that's too strong. "Like The Sea" is a song of metaphorical brilliance that captures the heavy emotions of love.

10. Put It In A Love Song (Featuring Beyonce)

"What up B? What up AAAAA?"

Two of American R&B's most talented women team up to do a collaboration that I consider less than stellar. "Put It In A Love Song" is like a spinoff of Beyonce's "Check Up On It" without the ghetto bass line. I think the track was a bit rushed and they just wanted to join forces. Sometimes you need to balance out sound. Female/ Male and R&B/ Hip Hop collaborations usual work the best.

11. This Bed

Have you ever slept in a lonely bed by yourself? "This Bed" is a mid-tempo track that talks about wishing someone were here in bed sleeping next to you. A playful and sensual track that`s smooth to groove to.

12. Distance And Time

For all those Lovers in LDR (Long Distance Relationships) that wish they were next to that special someone. "Distance and Time" is a soft and touching track that shows A. Key's vulnerable side. This is one of those songs that will make you cry if you're in the same situation.

13. How It Feels To Fly

Sometimes you have to let go of the materialistic and superficial things and just fly. "How It Feels To Fly" is a beautiful and motivational song that brings strength and hope to the album. A good listen to lift your spirit and give you an optimistic view on life.

14. Empire State of Mind (Part II) Featuring Jay-Z

An Ode to New York Empire State of Mind (Part II) is the R&B version of Jay-Z's hit "Empire State of Mind". A. Keys vocals are amazing on this song and it makes you feel like you should be from New York. Same hook but the chorus is provided by Alicia's vocals. Very inspiring way to end a powerful album!

"The Element of Freedom" is an album for lovers and true romantics at heart. Piano keys fill the entire album with A. Keys signature style and grace. You may need to be in love or a place of true happiness to appreciate this album. "Element of Freedom" is lyrically romantic and full of metaphorical depth. I don't know what Swizz Beats did to A. Keys but she is open and free of it all. While there are a few misfires ("Put It In a Love Song" comes to mind), these flaws are rendered null and void due to the excellence of songs like "UnThinkable" and "Like The Sea". With Freedom, Alicia Keys takes listeners on a lush journey, one that showcases her consistency as well as a foundation of strength, vulnerability and ultimately, hope.
The tracks that stood out to me are:
Love Is Blind

Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart

Unthinkable (I'm Ready)

Like The Sea

Empire State of Mind (Part II)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great compilation, 9 April 2010
By V. Turner (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Element of Freedom (Audio CD)
bought this as a mothers day present though I have heard it and the mix of songs and vocal talent is amazing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent CD
Alicia combines some well known songs with her others which are just as good. A good listen in the morning to work
Published 12 days ago by C. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this!
I haven't had this album off since I bought it. I have been a fan of Alicia's music from the start and she keeps getting better and better. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Shirley S

3.0 out of 5 stars It's Okay!
I listened to the samples of this album on Amazon before I purchased it so I sort of knew what I was getting. Read more
Published 21 days ago by R. Lawson

5.0 out of 5 stars My new favourite album
I only recently discovered Alicia Keys but I now absolutely love her. This album is excellent and I could listen to it over and over again!
Published 1 month ago by BPea

5.0 out of 5 stars Alicia Keys - The Element of Freedom.
This is the first album that I have bought from this artist and I bought it as I like the song with New York in the chorus. The whole album is much better than I thought. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Amanda Conquest

3.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
really disappointed - apart from Element of Freedom the rest of the tracks are dull and drone on, I was expecting more. Its basically a 1 track wonder.
Published 2 months ago by jas

4.0 out of 5 stars Alicia Keys - The Element of Freedom
I absolutely love this cd, well worth getting and having a listen to, it grows on you more with time too :-)
Published 2 months ago by Jody Clegg

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice album - slight shame about the distortion
OK this is a very nice album which I purchased for my wife. It would have got five stars - but the production values are such that there seems to be a lot of distortion used. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Azopardi

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr F Andreou
The CD arrived on time and in good condition. I was very pleased with the purchase.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. F. Andreou

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing album
Alicia Key is the real deal. An artist, that composes and performs superbly. Element of Freedom is an amazing collection of songs.
Published 3 months ago by A. Poulton

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