I'm a fan, but I gotta say that the majority of this album is tuneless shit. Definitely my least favorite album from her. There's not a hook or memorable melody to be found on most of these songs. There's too many boring ballads that drone on, "No One" rehashes, yelling instead of singing, and that affected gritty voice that annoys me. The Beyonce duet is pointless. I did like "Empire State Of Mind" before I heard it a thousand times. I do like "This Bed" and "Love Is Blind" (the live version from the Youtube concert is especially good).

Alicia is featured on the Dec. 7th cover of Jet Magazine.

Now that I've given it a thorough listen the tracks I like are This Bed and Un-thinkable (I'm Ready). I can listen to those easily. Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart is okay if I had to pick 3. The others are easily forgettable. No strong standout.