Alicia
Alicia Keys · 2020
54 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B
Alicia blends introspective lyrics with soulful melodies and modern production, showcasing a deep emotional resonance throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Truth Without Love Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Underdog — This track stands out for its uplifting message about perseverance against odds, underscored by a catchy hook that resonates widely.
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Perfect Way to Die — This poignant ballad tackles themes of loss and social justice, showcasing Keys' ability to address current societal issues through personal storytelling.
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Show Me Love — Featuring a collaboration with Miguel, this track melds classic R&B influences with contemporary sounds, highlighting the album's diverse musicality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Alicia Keys' self-titled album showcases her evolution with strong melodies and modern production, though it has some pacing issues.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night reflections
- emotional storytelling journeys
- steady, contemplative pacing
- uplifting moments of resilience
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued artistic evolution and emotional depth after a hiatus.
- Themes
- social justice· personal evolution
- Moods
- Introspective· Chill
- Career context
- Released on September 18, 2020, Alicia Keys' self-titled album marked her return after a three-year hiatus following her previous album, Here. This project reflects her evolution as an artist and personal growth during a transformative period in her life, including her exploration of themes such as love, identity, and social issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Legend· H.E.R.· Anderson .Paak
Tracklist
- 1 Truth Without Love Start here 2:34
- 2 Time Machine 4:26
- 3 Authors of Forever 3:37
- 4 Wasted Energy 4:19
- 5 Underdog 3:24
- 6 3 Hour Drive 4:01
- 7 Me x 7 3:32
- 8 Show Me Love 3:08
- 9 So Done 3:54
- 10 Gramercy Park 3:12
- 11 Love Looks Better 3:23
- 12 You Save Me 3:41
- 13 Jill Scott 4:05
- 14 Perfect Way to Die 3:31
- 15 Good Job 3:53
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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