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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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MaxS.Dec 16, 2009great, different, beautiful. that is all i can say.
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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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TristanL.Dec 16, 2009Perfect. Amazing album. Love her!
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aSmashDec 16, 2009Perfect album. In the realm of Illmatic, The Blueprint, and Aquemini.
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Aug 11, 2010This review contains spoilers.
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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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TelmoC.Dec 15, 2009New sound. This is a very good album.
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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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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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JerrodL.Dec 17, 2009
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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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Aug 10, 2011é um Ã
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Sep 28, 2010
Awards & Rankings
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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.