A Style of Her Own

Review Score: (8/10)
The first CD was a little overhyped, but so are many many other ones. I won't even get started on some of the mess that people consider to be classics, so I won't hate on Alicia. I will say however, that there was much to be said about her originality despite a direct Prince cover (which she did poorly!), a sample of James Brown, a song Brian McKnight sang on an episode of "Martin" and must I really mention that strange thing she did with "Moonlight Sonata"?

There were some good things about it- try "Rock With You" and "Goodbye" and skip "Mr. Man" and you should be happy. I am much more impressed by the sophomore effort. She definitely developed a distinct style and creativity during her hiatus and at this rate she'll continue to make good music.

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• Very good debut CD
• Well-gifted, jazz-influenced, R&B classic debut
• SHE IS SO REAL!!!
• Songs In A Minor
• Well Crafted, Classy Debut.
• This album is worth every cent.....so there!!!
• Songs In A Minor by Alicia Keys
• Alicia Keys
• Inspiring!
• Songs in (what is?) a minor.
• A MUST HAVE CD!
• Come see what a Woman's Worth
• Great CD! High recommendation!
• KEEP LISTENIN 2 IT
• ALICIA - GREAT TITLE, GR8 SOUND, GR8 EVERYTHING!
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• Excellent Debut
• not bad, but yet not fantastic
• AWESOME
• Butterflyz
• The Queen of R & B and Soul.
• Remarkable talent
• NIce and Relaxing
• Amazing!
• She has developed more
• J Prodigy
• well done
• A Pleasant Surprise
• THIS WOMAN'S IS WORTH! BUT THIS ALBUM NOT THAT MUCH
• Exceptional.......(Roll on, the next album!!!!)
• Lost for words...
• LOL someone actually bought 6 of them!
• 5 grammies?
• Solid Debut Justifies the Hype
• Soulful Sister Beyond Her Years
• A definite must have!
• My introduction to "Soul Music"
• Alicia Keys 4ever
• Congratulations
• I Liked It!
• Don't Believe the Hype
• WOW!...
• Classical turns Soul into Hip Hop
• Something Different, Yet Good
• Old-skool soul for fans of the good stuff
• A Good Debut but please....
• This is da best,If u've reviewed this cd before read this
• Definitely Talented!
• It was GREAT, but not FANTASTIC...
• take it or leave it
• But I thought...
• OVER HYPED OVERRATED
• Great CD. It's a must have for all music lovers
• CLASS
• GREAT!
• Great Artist, Great CD PERIOD.
• Get to Know Alicia Better!
• Okay, but there's better music around
• Alicia Hits All The Right Keys
• Alicia is the next Aretha Franklin
• The best!
• A Great R&B Album, with a Classical Touch
• Fantastic!!!
• We want more Alicia Keys
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• An Honest Review From A Metalhead
• A Re-evaluation
• This braided wonder kicks ...
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• Impressive, but hyped up a bit.
• sexy and soulful, what a wonderful combination
• Ummm
• Fallin' 4 Alicia
• Alicia Keys is the BEST
• Nothing Minor About It
• Can You Say Over-rated?
• NICE VOICE, BAD CHOICE OF MUSIC
• Keys, please
• great voice
• Good Debut
• great voice, sleepy material
• It Aint All That
• Soothing
• ms keys
• Overrated
• That's Good Music
• Better than Most
• 2 AND A HALF STARS AT BEST... A "MINOR" SHE TRULY IS...
• FIVE stars all the way
• Just admit that it's a great cd and quit hatin'!
• Alicia hits the nail on the head!
• A (future) classic soulful gem.
• LOVELY
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• Her voice is AMAZING!!!
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• It's so easy to earn 5 stars...
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