Alicia Keys - The Element of Freedom Album Review
The Element of Freedom is the fourth studio album by twelve-time Grammy Award winner Pop/R&B diva Alicia Keys, released on December 15, 2009, on MBK Entertainment and J Records in the United States.
Alicia describes “The Element of Freedom” as a dichotomy of strength and vulnerability with the music really strong, drums aggressive, yet her voice vulnerable and delicate.
The album was produced by Alicia, Kerry Krucial Brothers and Jeff Bhasker. Featuring the hits “Doesn’t Mean Anything” and “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart“, The Element Of Freedom promises to be one of Alicia Keys biggest releases to date.
Alicia Keys - The Element of Freedom Track Listing
1. “Element of Freedom (Intro)”
2. “Love Is Blind”
3. “Doesn’t Mean Anything”
4. “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart”
5. “Wait Til You See My Smile”
6. “That’s How Strong My Love Is”
7. “Un-thinkable (I’m Ready)”
8. “Love Is My Disease”
9. “Like the Sea”
10. “Put It in a Love Song” (featuring Beyoncé)
11. “This Bed”
12. “Distance and Time”
13. “How It Feels to Fly”
14. “Empire State of Mind (Part II): Broken Down”
Pre-order only iTunes bonus track
15. “Stolen Moments”
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
15. “Through It All”
16. “Pray for Forgiveness”
The album includes “Empire State Of Mind (Part II)“, a sequel to the hometown anthem and her second collaboration with hip-hop superstar Jay-Z. It’s her own version and includes a new verse from Jay-Z. In addition to Brothers, the singer/songwriter/producer enlists the production talents of Jeff Brasker (Kanye West, Keri Wilson).
“It feels emotional and vulnerable but there’s also a kind of freedom in it. I can’t quite find a better word than freedom to really describe it. Even though every song has touches of different textures and sounds, the overall [sense of] freedom is the thing that grounds it. It’s definitely the theme of where I am in my life.”
Alicia Keys
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.
Album Information
Released December 11, 2009
Recorded 2009; The Oven Studios, (Long Island, New York)
Genre R&B, soul, pop
Label MBK, J
Producer Alicia Keys, Kerry “Krucial” Brothers, Jeff Bhasker, Swizz Beatz, Noah “40″ Shebib
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December 9th, 2009 at 6:27 am
Yeah this album is superb just finished listenin’ 2 it on facebook reali good!! Look lik 2 she is reali in lov, all her lyrics r sincere and based on her actual life which is good 2 hear people in love singin’ abt love as u cn feel it!! Great job alicia keeep it up!!!!
February 7th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Just finished listening to it for the first time. Surely an R&B album for those who doubt the skills of modern soul/ R&B artists. Lovely tunes with Alicia’s soulful and beautifully weighted vocals, I love this album. There’s only one duff track ‘Love is Blind’. She makes Rihanna sound very harsh and un-soulful.
March 10th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
good job love the songs alicia empire state of mind is the greatest song iv ever herd my stupid brother is singing it hes rubish at sing he screams when he sings im the best i went on the x facter