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E! Online

She might be unplugged--but she's still electrifying.

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Entertainment Weekly

For once, Unplugged largely leaves Keys' runaway careerism in the dressing room, where it belongs. [14 Oct 2005, p.148]

Billboard

This self-assured, illuminating "MTV Unplugged" performance underscores Keys' boundless passion for her craft. [15 Oct 2005]

Blender

A stellar set. [Nov 2005, p.135]

Q Magazine

Stands as an apt reminder that she is the finest soul talent of her generation. [Dec 2005, p.152]

Los Angeles Times

The problems in this 72-minute package come chiefly when the exquisite singer-songwriter moves to what you'd think would be the creative heart of the album: material that isn't on her earlier CDs. [9 Oct 2005]

Rolling Stone

This recording bursts with sweet soul that seems to feed off the adoring crowd.

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Stylus Magazine

I’m definitely recommending Unplugged--with reservations, but it’s still a recommendation--but damn, I just wish the fun Keys seems to have on stage would translate more clearly to record.

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Slant Magazine

An abbreviated "You Don't Know My Name," truly a producer's creation, falls flat here, and she treats covers of Gladys Knight's "If I Was Your Woman" and "Every Little Bit Hurts" like vocal auditions and not the blank canvases of an interpretive artist.

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All Music Guide

There's no sense of storytelling or momentum to her performances: she starts the song in one place and stays there riding in circles until the end.

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Neumu.net

Just another bloated arena show.

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PopMatters

It's great if you like her, not so great if you don't, and right down the middle for everyone else.

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Mojo

Underpowered covers... confirm the impression of a high-octane artist tired out and running on empty. [Dec 2005, p.105]

Uncut

Keys hasn't the charisma to indulge in the inter-song banter here, which breaks up any soulful flow that might develop despite her sharp, hectoring vocals. [Jan 2006, p.108]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 23 User Votes

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David C gave it a10:
This is an amazing album. Alicia has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard. She shows strengh and love, nothing else is needed.

frans gave it a10:
its amazin' no words for it... stolen moments is 1 of my favo's

michaela t gave it a10:
i always like alicia's music no matter what it is. it;s always good music.

[Anonymous] gave it a10:
sweeeeeeet

ladonna c gave it a10:
I enjoyed this album more than her other cds! Wild Horses, Unbreakable, A Woman's Worth...It couldn't get any better than that. It totally puts me in a good mood.

Cesar G gave it a6:
I bet this was a good concert to watch, but it is definitely is no good to listen. Not Alicia's best.

jen o gave it a10:
Alicia Keys has amazing talent, and it shows with this album. She sings her own songs, and blends well with other artists. You can feel the soul in her song and it sends chills down spines. True talent!

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