MUSIC REVIEW - ALICIA KEYS

Many people already know Alicia Keys, she's so talented in singing, playing instrument, also writing some great songs. The 12th time Grammy Winner now is back with her latest masterpiece named The element of freedom on December 11th 2009. This album was recorded in Oven Studios, Lone Island, New York. The Genre of this album are RnB, pop, and soul. The album includes current single 'Doesn't mean anything', as well as 'Empire State of mind (Part II) ', a sequel to Jay-Z hit.

The first thing that strikes when listening to this album is the pure quality of Alicia's vocals. That coupled with a strong rang of tracks makes this a very stylish, competent, and brilliant album. There are a number of 'standout' tracks, the strongest ones for me being aforementioned Empire state of mind, along with the beautifully uplifting, gospel backed 'How it feels to fly' and the opening track 'Love is Blind' , which strays into Rihanna territory, but in a very positive way. Driving beats make this a very strong track.

Elsewhere 'Trying to sleep with a broken heart' is a strong slightly 80's tinged power-ballad number - good vocals here coupled with some great lyrics make this a potential future single. Beyonce also makes an appearance with 'Put It in a Love Songs' , and whilst it is a good track, albeit quite 'Single Ladies' it fits better on Beyonce's album than here.

The slow tracks really work well on here as well, with 'Distance and time' straying towards Leona and 'That's how strong my love is' sounding beautiful with Alicia's vocals and a piano doing all the work. Great album, and an ideal last minute Christmas present that will surely last well into 2010. Here are the track listing in Alicia's new album :

1. "Element of Freedom (Intro)"
2. "Love is Blind"
3. "Doesn't mean anything"
4. "Try sleeping with a broken heart"
5. "Wait till you see my smile"
6. "That's how strong my love is"
7. "Un-thinkable(I'm Ready)"
8. "Love is my disease"
9. "Like the Sea"
10. "Put it in a Love Song" featuring Beyonce
11. "This Bed"
12. "Distance and Time"
13. "How it Feels to Fly"
14. "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down"

 So guys, for all of you who wants to listen to this great album, don't ever think twice to go to Cassete store   as soon as possible