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9.0
91642
9.0 |
PopMatters
The best Alicia Keys album to date
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8.0
91649
8.0 |
The Guardian
Despite an undertow of glum earnestness, Keys has never sounded so committed
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8.0
91650
8.0 |
The Independent
Her work is grounded in a melodic appeal that’s almost magnetic
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8.0
91700
8.0 |
The Observer
In a year of superb, politically charged albums by black American artists, Alicia Keys’s sixth record is a standout, on which her signature piano takes second place to her urgent voice
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8.0
91721
8.0 |
NME
Gone are the radio-devouring ballads, replaced by some looser, fresher, cooler tunes
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8.0
91825
8.0 |
The FT
Album includes an empowerment anthem with a swaggering rap beat covered in a dusty vinyl crackle
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8.0
91615
8.0 |
State
Alicia Keys has opened a wound with this record, it may be a little too raw for unit munching chart enthusiasts but it’s going to last
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8.0
91616
8.0 |
The Arts Desk
Here ia an intimate, personal album drawing on stories of women – mothers, addicts, teachers, lovers – of all sexualities, colours and creeds
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8.0
91620
8.0 |
The Irish Times
There’s still trademark soft soul and widescreen balladry in the wash and Keys is still more than capable of working up an atmospheric storm as the bracing Holy War shows
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7.0
91612
7.0 |
Exclaim
Here is empowering at times — it's strong in craft and intent, and will likely perform well — but the hope that Keys will deliver that iconic, instant classic album continues on
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7.0
91613
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
Downplays her classical training in favor of a grittier R&B edge
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7.0
91617
7.0 |
Slant Magazine
Alicia Keys seems at once more awake and relaxed than ever on her first album in four years
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7.0
91618
7.0 |
The Music
This is deeply felt, often compelling stuff
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6.7
91712
6.7 |
Consequence Of Sound
Alicia Keys has never shied away from bold lyrics or moving ballads. The difference is that Here sees her embracing herself, from outer scars to inner struggles
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6.5
91634
6.5 |
Pitchfork
She has earned the right to throw caution to the wind. It’s hard to shake the feeling that this record was a missed opportunity to do so
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6.0
91773
6.0 |
Clash
A record that feels at war with itself, both musically and motivationally
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5.0
91614
5.0 |
All Music
At points, Keys' invigorated energy level and need to simply expel ideas, rather than refine them, lends the album a hollow quality
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