Latest reviews about As I Am by Alicia Keys

TheBard says "This one is from the soul" about As I Am by Alicia Keys

TheBard — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:42:45 GMT

Bottom-Line: As I Am feels and sounds more personal, more wistful and wishful; Keys is singing about the state of her soul

Upon release, As I Am, like its predecessors won wide-spread critical acclaim and debuted on the charts at No. 1 selling some 742,000 copies in its first week of release making it her strongest debut album yet. As of January 2008, As I Am had sold some three million copies worldwide; earning a triple-platinum designation, making it less successful than Songs in A Minor, but what's a million album sells between Diva and fans?

I enjoy As I Am on many levels; at least the music is authentically hers; in other words there is a decided and refreshing lack of featured artists (except John Mayer on track No. 6 Lessons Learned). Ms. Keys in confident enough in her "street credentials" and musical seasoning to keep it real all on her own. There are many gleaming musical facets to this album. In additional to Ms. Keys own brand of funky, sultry soul, there is also an diverse...

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homemaker01 says "As I Am by Alicia Keys is my favorite of all her albums." about As I Am by Alicia Keys

homemaker01 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:29:40 GMT

Out of all her albums As I Am is my favorite. You have some up beat fun songs and inspirational songs as well. You can really relate to her music....

stephanieb74 says "Beautiful" about As I Am by Alicia Keys

stephanieb74 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:45:10 GMT

Simply.... Very beautiful music. Love it. I have to listen to it everyday...

kc7brown says "Good music - but WAY too overplayed - I'm over it." about As I Am by Alicia Keys

kc7brown — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:35:19 GMT

This CD has great music, but when local stations play the same song or two every fifteen minutes it makes me not want to play the cd AT ALL!

Alicia, however, is a very talented pianist. She has a true talent on the keys, and she is fully capable of entertaining. The production is slick, but very commercial. The sound quality is top-notch, as well.

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sassercc says "An album for everyone" about As I Am by Alicia Keys

sassercc — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:52:16 GMT

Alicia Keys is such a soulful R&B artist. Her music is very classy, inspiring, as well as entertaining. If you have not had the opportunity to check out the album yet, As I Am, run DO NOT walk to your nearest entertainment store and pick it up. This is one you will enjoy every track. Some of my favorite tracks are, 3, 4, 5, just to list a few. When I say it's an album for everyone, I mean it since even my 3 year old daughter loves the album and asks me to put on Alicia Keys. Track 4, she say's that's my song, and track 5 she say's that's your song momma! If you are looking for an album that is great from start to finish, you won't be dissatisified with Alicia Keys' As I Am....

duxnut728 says "Possibly the best album of 2007" about As I Am by Alicia Keys

duxnut728 — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:39:14 GMT

It must be hard for Alicia to out do herself, but she's done it once again. This is probably my favorite album of 2007. Raw, emotional singing that is catchy and musically on point. Amazing....

valena2004 says "I LOVE this song! She is a great writer..." about As I Am by Alicia Keys

valena2004 — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:52:44 GMT

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osumary says "Uplifting, emotional, empowering - amazing." about As I Am by Alicia Keys

osumary — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:49:13 GMT

I absolutely loved every track on this album. There are some great dance songs, and of course some amazing ballads. I especially like the collaboration with John Mayer. This was probably the best album I heard in 2007....

jrawanddesyn says "Alicia grows in AS I Am, pleasurable RnB" about As I Am by Alicia Keys

jrawanddesyn — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:19:22 GMT

This Album is great and her best so far. I love AK for her soulful talent but I must admit i am not an advid fan. AK seems to get better over time, I'm probably the only person in the world who did not like her first album. i still don't understand it "Fallin'" is still to me the most boring uncreative song of the 00s. Her second grew on me but faded fast. AS I AM is the first LP of hers where i liked every track. Alicia is finding herself and where her voice can lay. Great album...

MzzDia says "Three Time Winner" about As I Am by Alicia Keys

MzzDia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:39:50 GMT

Originally I was not even going to consider buying this cd, my daughter prodded me into getting this cd. I am for once glad I listened to her, this cd is oustanding,it is new and not a repeat of her past music. Should she continue this way muscially she will be well on her way, if not there already. Three songs did it for me, "Lessons Learned "with John Mayer was stellar, then she got me with"Tell You Something"(Nana'sReprise),she brought it home with" Like You Will Never See Me Again". Oh there is much more to this cd, these are the songs that moved me.On a whole, you do not have enough stars to really rate this cd, I would give her ten or more stars if possible, she earned it. A true winner, in my opinion, check it out I am sure you will not be disappointed,especially if you are a true fan of hers. I am a new fan of hers, I love the work she has done here with this genre of music, it is refreshing,flavorful and just out and out good, a little something for everyone. I love it....

Williebear says "Great album from a great singer" about As I Am by Alicia Keys

Williebear — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:18:47 GMT

This is by far her greatest album as she don't only bring back her soulful music and lyrics but gives it a slightly newer taste with the upbeats and pounding bass that her previous albums was not more involved with.

Granted that she still has a few slow songs and jams but they are also great to hear as well. Especially those that reminsce of old times like Teenage Love Affair and Tell You Something (Nana's Reprise).

The only things I was surprised not to see on there was any special duets with other R&B singers. It'll be very interesting to have her and Mary J. Blige do a song together but whose to say that'll happen sooner or later.

Also there was no bonus tracks unlike the previous albums, so I missed that a bit. But overall, the album is a must have whether you gotten into her music from her hit single No One or like me, a fan of her since the very first album.
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rosachica says "The album is great-so diverse in every song." about As I Am by Alicia Keys

rosachica — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:13:12 GMT

The album is great. There are some different sounds on the album that are great. There are some of the same sounds we are used to from Alicia on there too, which is good. It gives some variety. There are some great dance songs and listening songs. In all, its a great album espically if you love Alicia. And if you don't, you will still like it....

onlybrit says "overrated" about As I Am by Alicia Keys

onlybrit — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 06:21:20 GMT

This album is boring and bland. If you like oversung songs, this is the one for you.

I liked 'No One' when it first came out but now I'm sick of it.

The rest of the album sounds like the first single and every one of her other songs.

She has made no music that stands out from all the other r&b music singers already crowding the market.

This is the worst of the 3 albums she has made. If you have to get it, buy it used since it's not worth full price.

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nyla2nite says "the woman has a very passionate soul" about As I Am by Alicia Keys

nyla2nite — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:20:04 GMT

since she came into the music world as a r&b artist, i hadn't felt so much soul in a song since whitney houston. you can tell that she actually feels what she is singing. i listen to the sound that comes from deep within and it brings tears to my eyes. for here voice literally touches my soul. I thank you for being the woman that you are. so to show how honored i am by you . i write these words just for you......

Oh, what can I do to let you know
my love is for real
As I lay on the beach as the stars peek through;
Just let me love you for no reason,
during each and every season,
Watching the sway of the waves of the ocean,
just who am I talking to.
Oh, what can I do to let you know how deep I feel for you
Wishing the clouds would let me see the moon;
Let me love you for no reason as life passes us by
Shivering in the moon lit winds
Have I fallen in love to soon.
Let me love you please let me love you
Not for my loneliness but for you
Let me love you unconditionally
Please god, the way...

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Bliz71 says "Inspiritional" about As I Am by Alicia Keys

Bliz71 — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:38:43 GMT

Well this cd is great and fool of nice rythem and a lot of soul. The song that catched my ear first was "NO One", because it's great it makes you want to sing and think about so many things. On that cd i recommend too Wreckless Love and Tell You Something i think they have a good beat and nice melody and the words are great. I will recommend it to all my friends and family. Truly is a goooood cd. So go buy it NOW....