The Diary Of Alicia Keys
by Alicia Keys
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. The Guardian
    60
    There are a handful of great moments, where risks are taken and ground is broken, but too often it opts for the familiar and the bland.
  2. Playlouder
    50
    See, there're a good few cracking singles on here, but there are also occasions when her wistful classicism leads her down blind alleys.
  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    40
    The note that truly dooms Diary is thematic, not musical. The disc collapses under the weight of one song about heartbreak after another.
  5. Uncut
    40
    If she's going to make us read her diary entries, she's going to need something more compelling than this litany of cliche and hackneyed need-a-man Bridget Jones-wailing. [Feb 2004, p.72]
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Awards & Rankings

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#36 Most Discussed Album of 2003
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#23 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 94 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 94
  3. Negative: 5 out of 94
  1. LydiaR
    Nov 30, 2006
    10
    Absolutely brilliant album, its good to hear actual instruments in the background as so many artists don't do this. Everyone can listen Absolutely brilliant album, its good to hear actual instruments in the background as so many artists don't do this. Everyone can listen to this album despite age..my whole fam loves this album:)… Full Review »
  2. KlitosT
    Dec 10, 2003
    7
    I would prefer to buy this cd as a live performance with just her voice and a piano. Nobody doubts that Alicia Keys is super talented and I would prefer to buy this cd as a live performance with just her voice and a piano. Nobody doubts that Alicia Keys is super talented and very promising as an artist. This album though was rather disappointing with no songs that really stand out from commercial soul standards. I feel that she has a lot more to offer and she should try to incorporate more of her classical training in her songwriting. … Full Review »
  3. Stevie1972
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
    Great Debut Album
    Neo Soul and R&B style as its Best with Alicias unique Piano Playin and her unusual Sexy Voice
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