**Introduction** Since the release of her debut album "Songs in A Minor" I have been a huge fan of Alicia Keys. Nine years later she has released hugely successful albums and is one of the R&B worlds biggest stars. She's also worked with some huge names like Usher, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Christina Aguilera, John Mayer, Jack White and several others. Having got engaged to "Swizz Beatz" she released her fourth studio album in 2009 after taking a break from Music to star in a couple of films, Most notably Smokin Aces. **The Element of Freedom** This album was released on 11th December 2009 and as usual it features a stellar ...  Read the complete review

Right first up I've never been a fan of Alicia Keys, but after hearing the first 2 singles from this album (Doesn't mean anything and Try sleeping with a broken heart) and really liking them I though id give the Album a try and see if it would tickle my eardrums. Overview The album starts off with a brief introduction from Alicia describing what she feels is the element of freedom.This leads into Love is blind a track as you would expect starts with a piano melody.It drops into quite a nice track very chilled and soulful,and definitely a great way to start the album. The next track is the first single off the album.Doesn't mean anything is another ...  Read the complete review

I recently saw Alicia Keys on a late night music programme for channel 4 and remembered how much I love her music. Keys' fourth album 'The element of freedom' was released on 15th December 2009 and was her first album that didn't make the #1 spot in its first week. Track Listing Standard edition 1. "Element of Freedom 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. ...  Read the complete review

Again, Ive been meaning to write this review for absolutely ages now (3 months!) in fact I was the one who suggested it to Dooyoo. But anyway Ive never been great at writing music album reviews so bear with me here LOL, Im really going to try on this one. Back to Alicia Keys. I am a big fan of her music and this time of genre isnt usually my cup of tea but her I really do like. Her success speaks for itself really, this is her fourth studio album and it was released in late December 2009. Ive never actually listened to the whole of one her past albums before, Ive just heard her massive hits on the radio and absolutely loved them so I decided to give a whole album a go ...  Read the complete review

A soulful, beautiful album flowing from one track to the next. Once again Alicia Keys has put together a talented collection of songs. Mainly about Love, they are gentle but empowering and I assure you you'll end up singing along to them all. She has so much elegance and her talent is proved again with this album. She does not need to take her clothes of or where shorts skirts to sell her music, her songs sell themselves. I worked in a music store while this album was being sold and It was the third best selling item in the whole store for 3 days running (which is pretty impressive) This is quite a romantic album and certainly one the girls. I also happen to think her ...  Read the complete review