AMAZING album. I love the 80's 90's sounds, the synths, the drums, the reverb, the passionate vocals. It's more beat-driven & some songs made me tear up on first listen. This album just took her to a whole 'nother plateau.
This album is ******** on most pop albums of 2009. I will buy this. Definitely another Alicia classic to put on in the background when I'm chillin'.
Love Is Blind - Love that haunting feel & the distorted sound is sick.
Wait Til You See My Smile - Lovely synths and drums, sounds like a road trip song or a movie soundtrack.
That's How Strong My Love Is - It soars in your head with the piano, the reverb, the strings.
Un-Thinkable - Gives me chills, intimate, honest.
Love Is My Disease - Raw & honest vocals, very nice groove.
Like The Sea - Cute track, solid beat, love the piano and light synths.
Put It In A Love Song - Cute club track, not really memorable though. Least favorite.
This Bed - Slick & sexy club track.
Distance And Time - Sweet sing-a-long ballad.
How It Feels To Fly - Gorgeous power ballad, a light choir and all.
Empire State Of Mind PII - More intimate version of the original.
I don't do deluxe albums (usually buy the standard, DL the extra tracks on IT), but I can't wait for:
Through It All
Pray For Forgiveness
Heaven's Door
Lover Man
Almost There