Copycat said:

No way. I prefer the first single.

phunkdaddy said:

oh, c'mon! First we lamented on how she would always do the same thing and now it turns out to be wrong, you dislike her new stuff as well.

I like the song.

Video: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys Perform at the World Series.

graecophilos said:

Sorry dude. This song is boring as hell.
Not saying i like the first single at all but damn
if i had to make a choice.

Well, I still find it great. Not boring at all.

Anyway, if her new album should really feature a more current style it's brave, but necessary. The concept of 70s and 60s soul music has lost its appeal.

Maybe some fans will ditch her, but she'll gain a new audience as well.

graecophilos said:

What is the current style? I dont see a style in these times, i see alot of re-doing what has already been done, but as far as a style, they come and go so quick for her to jump on a sound would be dumb at this point. All i think she will do is a toss in one or two songs that sound more upbeat in mood to give something to radio that is more in the "state of mind" vibe (though that is the most overrated song)

graecophilos said:

Double WTF!

Copycat said:

That is fantastic. For me immediately joins the plethora of great songs written about this city.

Copycat said:

Even though i'm not feeling Alicia's new songs she
wearing the hell out those pants and SHE CAN GET IT

phunkdaddy said:

Of HER doing it

The '60s and '70s will never go out of style.

Anyways, the song's ok, lol

Timmy84 said:

yeah, I know, I said OF HER DOING 60s and 70s began to drag.

Brendan said:

why does that band look fake as heck?

on Alicia, I wish I could get into her music but it has never done anything for me.

In 2001 I thought she's another one hit wonder. Everyone was talking bout Fallin as if she was the saviour who would save the music.

Then, I didn't hear anything from her for over two years and I already wondered if she will ever release anything again?

That was until early 2004 when her second album kicked off, I quite liked the singles.

And for the last album she was already established. I bought it the day it came out.

graecophilos said:

lol

Alicia really hasn't had no style, poor thing... these new songs ain't working either.

Timmy84 said:

Just let me know when she does another You don't know my name,diary,or
dragon days.

phunkdaddy said:

It probably won't even show up. "The Diary" was her best album by far.

mcw00 said:

There's so much wrath on this thread is spilling over.

I'm just commenting on a Jay-Z song. But I'm long past buying an album just because I hear one brilliant song. But this certainly has stoked my Jay-Z interest.

And save for a few songs, I've yet to get into Alicia Keys yet myself.

Haven't heard the new one yet, as it doesn't get released until at least mid December.

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Copycat said:

I do like this song. It has a fresh and original feel to it...pretty almost. But, wow, AK can not dress to flatter her shape for nothing. Yikes.

I think this second single is a vast improvement over the first. The production and overall melody and arrangement is more interesting. I won't say I like it just yet, but at least I perked up a bit listening to it.

After her rousing performance with Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium the night before, Alicia Keys gets back to work on Friday, filming a video for her new single, "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart," in New York City.(Credit: People.com)

phunkdaddy said:[quote]Copycat said:[quote]


W E A K.

Article from Rolling Stone magazine.
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Graycap23 said:[quote]phunkdaddy said:[quote]

Copycat said:

While I liked the first cut ("Doesn't Mean Anything")...

I'm gonna have to agree with Graycap on this one... VERY weak song.

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Copycat said:

Thanks for posting.

Alicia's NYU Performance featured on Yahoo! Music

November 4, 2009

Alicia recently visited NYU, where she delivered a fantastic set of new and classic songs, and did a Q&A in front of an audience of fans. If you weren't lucky enough to be there for it, you still have a chance to catch the the show! Yahoo! Music is currently featuring the whole performance and Q&A session from now through December, and you can share the videos with your friends.


Songs from the performance include:
Doesn't Mean Anything
Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart
Empire State of Mind / You Don't Know My Name (Medley)
Fallin
If I Ain't Got You
No One
And an Interview

Video Link
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Snippet of a B-side track called "Dreaming."

Alicia arriving at the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Thursday (Nov. 5). She performed “Looking for Paradise” with Latin singer Alejandro Sanz.

She's so purty. I'd pay money to be a human piano bench for her. When I was talking to her, Sam would get jealous as hell of this woman. It was kinda funny.

Clip of Alicia on the set of her’ ‘Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart’ video.