After one listen to Alicia Keys newest offering of music “Girl
on Fire”, you’ll see there is something new. Alicia has mostly abandoned her
SOUL that was on her first outing “Songs in A Minor”. It seems like on this album Alicia is in a
battle with either herself or her record label.
Alicia starts strong with “Brand New” but seems to give in
to the pressures of the industry. You’ll find her voice in a sultry coo over
dance beats. “When it’s All Over” starts strong with an interesting drum but
the backing beat is like a musical Circus and not in a good way. It’s layered
and is serving no point.
The title track “Girl on Fire” is the best track and the
album seems to improve after that. Unfortunately at that point you’re halfway
through the album. Although the Nicki Minaj version could have been left all or
saved for the last track.
The duet (Fire We Make) that pairs Keys with Maxwell is
nice. It seems to be one of the few songs Alicia has made in recent years that fit
her voice. It’s not a vocally demanding song for either artist. Maxwell carries
his weight because he’s an extremely talented singer. Unfortunately nobody on
this song really gets to cut up. It gives a sultry soul. You could have easily
replaced Alicia Keys with Anita Baker (It might be better with Anita).
You’ll like this album if you are a big fan of the state of
current music or you’re a really big Keys fan.
If you’re not either; I would wait until it’s in the Best
Buy $4.99 section. This girl isn’t on fire more like a girl simmering.
Best tracks:
“Brand New”
“Girl on Fire”
“Fire We Make” featuring Maxwell
“Tears Always Win”
“That’s When I Knew” Co written by Babyface
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