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The Element of Freedom

Alicia KeysAudio CD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (187 customer reviews)

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listen  1. The Element Of Freedom (Intro)Alicia Keys0:12$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  2. Love Is BlindAlicia Keys 3:49$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  3. Doesn't Mean AnythingAlicia Keys 4:32$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  4. Try Sleeping With A Broken HeartAlicia Keys 4:09$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  5. Wait Til You See My SmileAlicia Keys 4:00$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  6. That's How Strong My Love IsAlicia Keys 4:04$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)Alicia Keys 4:09$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  8. Love Is My DiseaseAlicia Keys 4:01$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  9. Like The SeaAlicia Keys 4:13$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen10. Put It In A Love SongAlicia Keys Featuring Beyoncé Knowles 3:15$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen11. This BedAlicia Keys 3:45$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen12. Distance And TimeAlicia Keys 4:27$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen13. How It Feels To FlyAlicia Keys 4:42$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen14. Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken DownAlicia Keys 3:36$1.29  Buy MP3 


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Alicia Keys is a 14-time Grammy® Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer, an accomplished actress, a New York Times best-selling author, an entrepreneur and a powerful force in the world of philanthropy and in the global fight against HIV and AIDS.

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  • Audio CD (December 15, 2009)
  • Original Release Date: December 15, 2009
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: J-Records
  • ASIN: B002R0F3Q2
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (187 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,891 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2009 release, the fourth album from the 12-time Grammy Award winning Pop/R&B diva. The album was produced by Alicia, Kerry Krucial Brothers and Jeff Bhasker and includes the singles 'Doesn't Mean Anything' and 'Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart'. Alicia has sold over 25 million albums worldwide and over 6.7 million digital tracks in the U.S. alone. Elements Of Freedom is yet another big step forward for Alicia. With each album, she has grown as an artist and performer and has achieved commercial success that has lifted her to 'Superstar' status.

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This is the best Alicia Keys album yet. jessye8  |  51 reviewers made a similar statement
I love the lyrics and the vocals are great. Jasmine  |  30 reviewers made a similar statement
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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Element Of Freedom....Indeed December 17, 2009
Format:Audio CD
I was a bit apprehensive with the new album when I heard and saw the video for the first single "Doesn't Mean Anything". It just seemed like it went on and on, and it got boring afterwhile. Then my interest was peaked a bit when the second single "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart" was released; I didn't care for the video all too much but it was different than her other singles. So when the day came that it finally came out, I figure why not get it (or someone get it for me).
Alicia Keys has never let me down with previous albums, despite the inconsistencies on each album. I put the album in and I haven't stop playing it since.
For starters, she actually put an intro, and it makes sense and its pretty deep given its short.
Then it continues into "Love Is blind" which I really really love because it's not her usual sound and register, I almost thought it was somebody else. The lyrics are 'take 'em or leave 'em' but the music and the production is so addictive, you're jamming anyway.
By the time "Doesn't Mean Anything" came around, it made sense where it was and it was less obnoxious after hearing "Love Is Blind".
Although, I cringe when artists put all there singles in chronological order on the album, it didn't bother me much when the song was followed by the 2nd single "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart".
There are slight weak moments: "Wait Til You See Smile" is one of those light, fluffy records on the album that teeter between fluff and filler. But I will give Alicia credit for putting those light, airy songs between heavy hitting moments on the album.
My two all-time favorites on the album, three if you include "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart", are That's How Strong My Love Is" & "Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)".
The lyrics of "That's How Strong My Love Is" are reminscient of the flow of "If I Ain't Got You" & "This Woman's Worth". Her phrasing in the song gives me chills and the haunting chords in the background just knock me out. The chorus is one of her strongest choruses and is a testament of how deep she is as an artist.
I really love "Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)" because it has a nice groove but it also makes you think of those intimate occasions with a special someone. That also gives me chills.
"Love Is My Disease" reminds me of the song featuring John Mayer from her last album, her voice is a bit hoarse which works for the urgency of the song. This girl shows vulnerability like no other female artist, outside of Beyonce.
"Like the Sea" is another light song but its more about her piano skills than it is about the material. so that's about a 3/5
"Put It In A Love Song", O.M.G. I was a little curious how it was going to work with Beyonce & Alicia. Both are strong women but their styles are different but very much high grade. I could've did without the simple beat but they both brought their A-game to this song.
"This Bed" another light song but the beat is a bit addictive
I guess Alicia had to add some more depth and eclectism to her album, "Distance & Time" and "How It Feels To Fly" are what that's for.
"Empire State Of Mind (Part II)" is almost a better version than the original. She kept the chorus, which made sense, but she added her own words. I love it...

all and all, this is one of her more impressive and fun records and it sounded like she was more free on this record...
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars On Par with the first, Better than her last Album December 17, 2009
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Alicia Key's "The Element of Freedom" is on par with her first and second albums. It is outstanding. This is the Alicia you remember from her earlier work, not the screaming Aretha Franklin Alicia, which I find nothing wrong with, but if you loved her "Butterfly" "Diary" "Fallen" "Mr. Man" voice, you will love this album. It is a preferance. She doesn't belch out hig notes as much, its just sweet and humble. Almost every song on this album has single potential. Except for the track with her and Beyonce, each track is crafted beautifully. I Love "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" but check out "Unthinkable" which is sleeper hit. I complete disagree with one of the reviewers who hated, "Empire State of Mind 2" because it sounds even better. Pick this album up, its worth it, best work in 6 years, I love it.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Never misses a beat! December 15, 2009
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On studio album #4, Alicia Keys stretches herself even more, vocally and musically. She uses that higher/strained-sounding register she introduced on her last album (especially on a song like "No one"), as well as huskier, Rockier sounding tones. Lyrically, there seems to be a theme of pain and longing caused by love.

The result is a rather eclectic sounding album, very pleasing to the ears. She sounds virtually unrecognisable on the opening Rock-tinged ballad "Love is blind" (with awesome harmonies and an impassioned fiery delivery from Keys), my absolute favourite song. The single "Doesn't mean anything" reminds one of the afore mentioned "No one" (same thumping beats and feel), while "Try sleeping with a broken heart" is simply beautiful with feathery vocals offset by thundering beats, and a nice piano coda.

Everything stands out really; "Wait til you see my smile" (with marching beats and soulful harmonies), the beautiful piano ballad "That's how strong my love is" (reminds me of "Tender love" by Force MDs), the melancholic soul of "Un-thinkable (I'm ready)", the Reggae-tinged "Love is my disease", the cascading piano-sprinkled "Like the sea" (with a classical overture, and interesting synth flourishes), the sunny sounding "This bed" (on which she pines for her lover), the soulful ballad "Distance and time", and the Retro Soul of "How it feels to fly".

Closing is a drastic makeover of her hit with Jay-Z, "Empire state of mind (Part II) Broken down", a very soulful Jazzy piano ballad with just Keys vocals. The lone song I don't quite get is the contemporary R&B dance song "Put It In A Love Song" featuring Beyoncé, and which can best be described as "Single ladies part II". Same skeletal sound, chants and drum rolls, and even similar lyrical theme: "Say you love me, then put it in a love song". I didn't like it at first, but it does grow on you and if you're one of those that loved "Single ladies" (I wasn't), you'll love this.

I think this album will catch fans of her Soul sound a bit off guard as it is more experimental, but it's an album that richly rewards. Definitely one of her best efforts!
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2.0 out of 5 stars not one of her better albums
not one of her better albums, Vocally and lyrically she is amazing, but usually its only 2 or maybe 3 songs at the most per album that are amazing. Read more
Published 28 days ago by M. Pascual
4.0 out of 5 stars The Element of Freedom
I love to listen to Alicia Keys.
She always does her best to perform these songs.
Every album, she puts out, she kinds of do better than the last.
Published 1 month ago by Charon Coltrane Paden
5.0 out of 5 stars Element of Surpise
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I didn't like the front cover;so I skipped it for a while. I gave it a chance this year in 2013, and this is by far her best album. Read more
Published 2 months ago by LaToya Spann
5.0 out of 5 stars Love
Stays on repeat at home. Listen to this album while cooking and cleaning. A great buy. She just has an amazing voice
Published 2 months ago by SS
5.0 out of 5 stars Best CD!
I LOVE Alicia and this is her BEST CD!! I can listen to it over and over all day everyday!
Published 2 months ago by ANGELA LUCERO
5.0 out of 5 stars Alicia Keys
She is amazing. The music is all good. I own every cd she has made. It is a good price.
Published 2 months ago by Peggy Ehrgott
5.0 out of 5 stars Alicia Keys The Element of Freedom
I have heard her on the 'radio' and saw her on TV---but had never purchased anything until now.This is an AWESOME MP3 album. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars CD
Love the CD it arrived undamaged and plays just fine. It came in a bubble type envelope.If you buy this product you won't be sorry.
Published 3 months ago by SharBear
5.0 out of 5 stars great
i am a fan. loved the cd. listen to her all the time. brought it to my job. good day
Published 3 months ago by Laura Leonardi
5.0 out of 5 stars one bad sista
thank god for her parents. this is one of the greatest artists of my time, and i'm pushing 70. hope to be around for some more good music.
Published 4 months ago by sabolla
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Addicted to "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)"
I absolutely agree with you. That is my favorite track on the album. I feel that the beat itself is special and Alicia's voice is so sweet and she sings with such powerful emotion and passion. Everytime I listen to it I feel like I'm being snatched away somewhere to a peaceful state of mind.
Jan 13, 2010 by EnCore |  See all 11 posts
How it Feels to Fly background singers (Livre)
They are A-MA-ZING! I've dreamed of being a background singer. Blending with other people and creating lush, supporting chords is such a rush.
Dec 25, 2009 by LuKasAV6 |  See all 2 posts
Track lisiting
i cannot wait to hear the beyonce duet!! ahhh ive been waiting for this! 2 of <y favorite singers! together! yay! now i need mariah and beyonce!! together! lol
Nov 30, 2009 by Humberto Jacobo |  See all 5 posts
empire state of mine part 2 unplugged
not on CD. IF You buy the Deluxe CD/DVD at Target, A Live acoustic version is on DVD

Or if you're buying the Album on iTunes, the Deluxe edition's videos are also Target's DVD

See my form here below entitled "Track Listing" for more details
Dec 12, 2009 by I'm hungry. feed me |  See all 2 posts
Now that's more like it!
I don't like either lol. This one is better, but the dress with the feathers don't look good. A different dress would've looked better IMO.
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