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| As I Am | 
| Artist: Alicia Keys
Label: J-Records
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (316 reviews)
Sales Rank: 167
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5 x 0.3
MPN: 711513
UPC: 886971151329
EAN: 0886971151329
ASIN: B000VEYJP2
Release Date: November 13, 2007
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I waited awhile before writing this review September 12, 2008
When I first heard "No One" I liked it, but I didn't love it, the song ended up becoming one I really liked. The album... Again at first I wasn't sure how I felt about it, I didn't exactly write Alicia off, but to be honest it wasn't as appealing to me as her previous 3 - that's including the MTV Unplugged which I really dug. The album starts like all her others, with a nice mellow classic piano solo from Alicia that parlays into a slick classical/urban blend. "Teenage Love Affair" isn't particularly deep, but it's a song many will be able to relate to. "Like You'll Never See Me Again" is a sad & beautiful song. "The Thing About Love" is another nice ballad. "Where Do We Go From Here" is uptempo with a hip-hopp inspired drum pattern. I like this song a lot, very funky.
"Prelude To A Kiss" is perfect, every one of her previous albums has had an "interlude" which always seem to be the best song on the album. They're short but I like them all. This one is mind blowing, she sounds so awesome with only the piano behind her. Hearing her sing this Acapella on her "Alicia In Africa" documentary (about AIDS in Africa) made the song so much more powerful. If you haven't seen the movie GOOGLE IT! Free to watch. I LOVE this song, I wish it was a full song, at less than 2 minutes it's too short, but it is really really good!
"Superwoman" is the final single from the album, and I think the perfect choice. There might have been better songs to choose to get radio or club play. The lyrics are a little bit heavy and not "pop" friendly. But I thik this one was needed, very deep lyrics and a beautiful melody. I'm not a woman but I can only imagine any woman hearing this couldn't help but smile and feel empowered. Alicia kills it here (that's a good thing) her voice is strong and the lyrics inspire. The video's amazing.
In all honesty I don't think this album's as good as her others, but it's not bad. When I first heard it, I liked it but felt a certain indifference about it. Months have passed and it has grown on me. Definitely one of the better R&B albums in a good while. And it doesn't hurt that Alicia is one of the easiest on the eyes female in the entertainment business today :)
 A+ album!! August 31, 2008
I have had this CD for a long time, but I am just writing the review. It is SO good and you will listen to this for years and years.
not happy August 25, 2008
This is a good cd-so good i thought to buy another one for my sister. I am unhappy about this purchase because I ordered it 2 months and have yet to receive it. I plan on contacting the seller.
Ah Alicia wonderful job! August 18, 2008
As I Am is the long waited release from one of my favorite R&B stars.She shines brightly on this effort with all the right songs.I think this time her songs are more memorable and catchy,but not too commercial.Super woman Lesson Learned with John Mayer and an Teenage Love Affair ring nicely.If you are a new fan of Alicia Keyes you might want to get introduced to this one first.If your a long time fan like me I'll be playing this until its scratched and then buy it again....Its that good!
"I don't really care what nobody tell me/I'm gonna be here" August 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Alicia Keys - As I Am (J, 2007)
Judging by her track record, it's safe to say that if Alicia Keys released her voicemail greeting as a single, that too will go to #1 on the charts. That shows that she knows how to make a song and her albums are either great or pretty decent. This album, As I Am, is one of her best.
Ms. Cook always tried to channel the old-school through her songs but on this album it's more evident and feels less forced than on previous attempts. Songs like "I Need You" and "Teenage Love Affair" recall old Motown singles from the '60s and even the non-retro songs like "Superwoman" sound good. It's only when she tries to cross over that she falters: "No One" and "Sure Looks Good to Me" aren't Alicia at her best but "Lesson Learned" with John Mayer is surprisingly solid.
I find myself playing this album more than her other ones, even though she still has a few flaws (i.e., sometimes screaming instead of singing). But she isn't gonna change so we might as well just take her as she is. -EJR
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