| The Diary of Alicia Keys | 
 enlarge | Artist: Alicia Keys
Label: J-Records
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  358 reviews
Sales Rank: 936
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 55712
UPC: 828765571227
EAN: 0828765571227
ASIN: B0000DD7LC
Release Date: December 2, 2003
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| Tracks:
| • | Harlem's Nocturne | | • | Karma | | • | Heartburn | | • | Medley: If I Was Your Woman/Walk on By | | • | You Don't Know My Name | | • | If I Ain't Got You | | • | Diary | | • | Dragon Days | | • | Wake Up | | • | So Simple | | • | When You Really Love Someone | | • | Feeling U, Feeling Me (Interlude) | | • | Slow Down | | • | Samsonite Man | | • | Nobody Not Really (Interlude) |
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Alicia Keys has more than lived up to the promise of her formidable debut Songs in A Minor, pushing beyond her flirtation with old-school soul and venturing into the modern world, even hiring Timbaland to guide her through the shoals of anthemic hip-hop on the breathless and funkified "Heartburn." Sounding like a hyperthyroid cheerleader, Keys unleashes a quirky sense of humor that no one even suspected she possessed. Her effortless singing on the beat-driven "Karma" is a wonder of sonics on this uplifting piece of pop philosophy, giving countless anxious woman hope that everything will work out as it's meant to, or on "Samsonite Man," where it won't. But despite her edgy styling and jazzy vocal posturing, Keys hasn't abandoned her love for old R&B and travels back in time, giving Gladys Knight's "If I Was Your Woman" a face lift it may not have needed, then turns around and recasts the song as the winsome and dramatic "You Don't Know My Name." But at its heart, The Diary of Alicia Keys is a gross misnomer. After listening to the disc, fans will know little more about the elusive diva than they did before, her lyrical style consistently more narrative than confessional. In fact, the title track doesn't delve into the singer's inner life, but instead is about a long-distance love affair, with Keys promising the object of her affection that: "I won't tell your secrets/Your secrets are safe with me/I will keep your secrets/Just think of me as the pages in your diary."--Jaan Uhelszki
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I like it December 24, 2008
The albums starts off very strong. The first 7 tracks are all great, they include the singles Karma, You Dont Know My Name, Diary & If I aint Got You. The album seems to peak after Diary because the album hits a low point with Dragon Days which is the worst song I have heard from her. After Dragon Days the album starts to sound like any old R&B album with songs like Wake Up, So Simple, & When You Really Love Someone. Even though they are good songs they are not as good as the first seven tracks. Slow Down is a great ballad that stands out. Than the album finish off with Samsonite man which is just another song to me. Nobody not really is a good song and a great way to finish off. In conclusion this album has a lot of strong songs and even the songs that are not as strong are still enjoyable (except for dragon days).I would recomend this CD to anyone that like R&B music that has substances.
 Fantastic! November 9, 2008
Shipment was fast and the CD was brand new- just as advertised- thank you very much!!!
Exceptional Service Review September 8, 2008
My purchase experience was exceptional. I had made this purchase for a loved one that is in a program that has some limits if they can receive mailed items or not. This seller immediately contacted me to let me know the mail had been rejected and inquire if there was another address to mail it to. I gave them the 2nd address and it was immediately mailed to me before the intial deadline for the first address at no additional cost! Way above and call of duty in customer service. The product was in excellent condition like new. I daily enjoy this product in my car. No complaints at all just compliments! Thank you Highly recommended!
Great Deal June 28, 2008
Love this cd. Got it in less than a week and it was more than worth what I paid. Thanks
Smooth R & B... February 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Being a fan of Alicia's,"As I Am" was actually the first album I bought from her. Sorry I never purchased this one ,the time it came out,but finally did.Wow,"A Classic" indeed. Just great from beg. to end.I rarely give an album 5 stars but had to for this one. Knew the songs,but just one of those things.Now that I do have it,it will always be one of my all-time faves.Karma,You Don't Know My Name,If I Ain't Got You,Diary and Dragon Days highlight this superb effort.If you are one like me,who never purchased an album of hers,but a fan,this would be "The One" to buy first."Songs In A Minor " will soon follow. You will be truly amazed!!!!
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