Unplugged
Alicia Keys · 2005
72 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
Raw, emotive performances highlight Alicia Keys' soulful vocals and poignant songwriting in an intimate setting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate live performance atmosphere
- wave-like emotional dynamics
- cathartic vocal expressions
- reflective moments of solitude
- engaging storytelling through song
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- dislike raw, unpolished sound
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases a raw, emotive performance style that highlights her artistic growth.
- Themes
- intimate live performances· raw emotional vulnerability· stripped-down soulfulness
- Career context
- Released on October 7, 2005, 'Unplugged' was Alicia Keys' first live album following her commercial peak with 'The Diary of Alicia Keys.' This album showcases her transition into a more stripped-down sound, emphasizing her talents as a performer and songwriter amid growing expectations from both fans and critics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Legend· H.E.R.· Anderson .Paak
- If this clicks, go next to
- As I Am — Continues the raw emotional depth and showcases her vocal prowess in a fuller production.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Live from Philadelphia by John Legend — Features raw vocal performances and intimate arrangements, showcasing emotional depth similar to Keys' live work.MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 by Lauryn Hill — Captures a similar blend of soul and introspection in an acoustic setting, emphasizing personal storytelling.Come Away with Me by Norah Jones — Shares a stripped-down sound with emotive vocals and poignant songwriting, for late-night listening.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Karma".
- 1 Intro Alicia's Prayer (a cappella) 1:11
- 2 Karma Start here 2:10
- 3 Heartburn 3:03
- 4 A Woman's Worth (live) 3:30
- 5 Unbreakable 4:34
- 6 How Come You Don't Call Me 5:23
- 7 If I Was Your Woman 4:04
- 8 If I Ain't Got You 4:06
- 9 Every Little Bit Hurts 4:01
- 10 Streets of New York (City Life) 7:35
- 11 Wild Horses 6:04
- 12 Diary 5:53
- 13 You Don't Know My Name 3:35
- 14 Stolen Moments 5:14
- 15 Fallin' 5:10
- 16 Love It or Leave It Alone / Welcome to Jamrock 6:43
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in Alicia Keys's catalog. Showcases a raw, emotive performance style that highlights her artistic growth.
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