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Generally favorable reviews- based on 88 Ratings
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Positive: 67 out of 88
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Mixed: 7 out of 88
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Negative: 14 out of 88
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May 28, 2013A masterpiece, what a outstanding album, the songs are sung amazing, alicia is very talented, my favorite songs are put in a love song, doesn't mean anything, try sleeping with a broken heart and empire state of mind part 2 broken down.
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Aug 10, 2011é um Ã
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Mar 18, 2011This album sounds different from everything she's done so far and it seems to be the reason why people either love or hate it. I love it. It's more pop and electronic than the usual stuff but it's still Alicia Keys. She's trying out something else, let the girl bloom!
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Sep 28, 2010
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Aug 11, 2010This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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VanessaJan 8, 2010As I Am was GREAT, even The Diary of Alicia Keys. The Element of Freedom...not so much. I only like two songs on this album. I'm kind of disappointed.
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UllaDec 28, 2009I really don't like this cd, the tempo is good, but almost all songs sound the same as her previous, that's not very creative i think. If you want a cd that thinks outside the box, and a cd from a woman around the same age as miss Keys, you should pic up Shakira's She Wolf, that's innovative!
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NickyDec 28, 2009
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SmittyCDec 23, 2009Her debut album on non-evolving sentiments of love. Every idea has indeed been sung before, and every song keeps you waiting for a heavy dose of her beautiful talent; but fails. A good listen for the high-school teen who "thinks" he or she knows love.
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ChrisL.Dec 21, 2009An excellent offering from Ms Keys. She never fails to impress. Adore every song with exception of "Put It In A Love Song".
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LoveDec 17, 2009It's not bad, but it's not good either. Mediocre at best. Alicia did some good things in the past, but The Element Of Freedom gets boring after listening to it twice. Love Is Blind, Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart and Unthinkable are the best tracks. ¿The worst one? Put It In A Love Song (feat Beyonce).
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JerrodL.Dec 17, 2009
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aSmashDec 16, 2009Perfect album. In the realm of Illmatic, The Blueprint, and Aquemini.
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FilipeF.Dec 16, 2009The sound and feeling of the album are just perfect. Probably her better CD, but I´m sure Alicia Keys can do better.
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MaxS.Dec 16, 2009great, different, beautiful. that is all i can say.
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TristanL.Dec 16, 2009Perfect. Amazing album. Love her!
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JosephADec 16, 2009Cool and consistent. The songs are sweet and simple, sung beautifully and the arrangements are airy and driving. A welcome change of pace that retains some of the elements of As I Am.
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DarleneDec 16, 2009Alicia is just not showing any musical growth, and the flaws in her voice are so apparent on this album.
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TelmoC.Dec 15, 2009New sound. This is a very good album.
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Jan 14, 2011In most of these dozen tracks (not including a ponderous intro regarding the necessity of risk and a slow-jam sequel to Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind") Keys seems uninterested in breaking new ground, snooze-controlling her way through a series of familiar piano-soul platitude.
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It's far from a shock but definitely a disappointment to watch Ms. Trained Pianist survey her branding options and choose the bland card over the brains card.
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After so many highlights, the duds feel inconsequential, easily bypassed. Only when Keys panders to Top 40 radio does the album truly stumble, sounding like a hodgepodge of transparent ideas.