It's funny I've been having lots of convos about marriage and career lately subjectively--generally about the future in life. And i thought Alicia Key's As I Am is quite appropriate in this way. Not that she mentions anything about getting married or anything. But in a way this album is what represents her in the way she's grown as a person. Quote on quote: [it's her] becoming a better person.
When the first song of her fourth album came out, "No One" I was slightly disappointed. Her vocals were not as impressive as i always thought they were. But as i continued to hear it over and over again on the radio, on the internet...i thought it was a very interesting approach to the soulful sounds she's known for. I think "No One" is a interesting attempt in mixing a bit of reggae into the RnB.
The second single that she came out with is "Like You'll Never See Me Again". A decent love song. It touches base on the vulnerability of love and more importantly love. Recently, there seems to be events putting life on the line. And this song, especially the video, is appropriate for reminding us of how fragile life can be.
But out of the album, or at least the songs I've heard so far from it, I like "The Thing About Love" the most. I love her vocals. One thing I noticed though, I don't know if it's just me, her voice seems to have become more hoarse. The song is not just about romance but about the love between friends too.
Go out and get her CD! If you buy it through itunes, two bonus tracks comes with it! Enjoy!
1 comment:
alicia keys is hoottttt
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