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Post by Rican@ on Dec 5, 2021 11:13:01 GMT -5
That’s what so unfortunately about this release because I want this on CD. The cover is gorgeous and should be in print. It would have been cool if she released original and unlocked separately with different covers.
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Post by Caviar on Dec 6, 2021 23:19:09 GMT -5
Side One – Originals 1. “Plentiful” feat. Pusha T 2. “Skydive” 3. “Best of Me” 4. “Dead End Road” 5. “Is It Insane” 6. “Billions” 7. “Love When You Call My Name” 8. “Only You” 9. “Daffodils” 10. “Old Memories” 11. “Nat King Cole” 12. “Paper Flowers” feat. Brandi Carlile 13. “Like Water” 14. “Keys”
Side Two – Unlocked 1. “Only You” 2. “Skydive” 3. “Best of Me” 4. “LALA” feat. Swae Lee 5. “Nat King Cole” feat. Lil Wayne 6. “Is It Insane” 7. “Come for Me” feat. Khalid and Lucky Daye 8. “Old Memories” 9. “Dead End Road” 10. “Love When You Call My Name” 11. “Daffodils” 12. “Billions”
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Post by Rican@ on Dec 7, 2021 1:25:07 GMT -5
Can’t wait!
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Post by schnetzka on Dec 7, 2021 8:29:48 GMT -5
So because I'm slightly confused, which disc is the fully produced songs and which one is the more stripped back ones? Because I thought she said she was going to do two versions of each song however some songs are only on one disc versus the other.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2021 8:40:33 GMT -5
So because I'm slightly confused, which disc is the fully produced songs and which one is the more stripped back ones? Because I thought she said she was going to do two versions of each song however some songs are only on one disc versus the other. Originals is the more stripped back versions.
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Post by felipe on Dec 8, 2021 6:40:06 GMT -5
So because I'm slightly confused, which disc is the fully produced songs and which one is the more stripped back ones? Because I thought she said she was going to do two versions of each song however some songs are only on one disc versus the other. Yes, I thought the same songs would be on both sides.
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Post by Troublemaker on Dec 8, 2021 9:40:56 GMT -5
So because I'm slightly confused, which disc is the fully produced songs and which one is the more stripped back ones? Because I thought she said she was going to do two versions of each song however some songs are only on one disc versus the other. Yes, I thought the same songs would be on both sides. She said some songs didn’t “work” fully produced/stripped back
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Post by Wavey✨️ on Dec 8, 2021 14:53:04 GMT -5
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on Dec 8, 2021 19:22:52 GMT -5
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Post by Rican@ on Dec 8, 2021 21:52:50 GMT -5
What I understand of the concept is the original is what we expect of Alicia somewhat—that’s why “Is It Insane” included. The unlocked has a different perspective where she is experimenting with her sound, which is why some songs aren’t on both. As you see “Lala” is on the unlocked because that’s more of Mike Will Made It/Alicia being more comfortable with a sexy sound even lyrically, she doesn’t write like that.
What I like so much about this concept because the unlocked versions can be interpreted in many ways so I didn’t expect the same transition with the two sides—due to the sounds could be totally different from one another.
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Post by Samsonite Man on Dec 9, 2021 13:57:51 GMT -5
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Post by Rican@ on Dec 9, 2021 22:29:54 GMT -5
I thought ALICIA was a great album. KEYS is ugh. I love it from start to finish. Originals is definitely her lane fully.
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Post by Caviar on Dec 9, 2021 23:54:23 GMT -5
Wait Keys is out already?
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Post by Rican@ on Dec 10, 2021 0:15:33 GMT -5
It is now.
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Post by Caviar on Dec 10, 2021 0:25:34 GMT -5
Finally. I’ll check out the tracks tmrrw.
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Post by back2blk on Dec 10, 2021 0:49:27 GMT -5
Spotify recommended Old Memories (Originals) on my Release Radar, and when I tell you this app fucking gets it....
Love what I heard, and I learn towards that sound from Alicia the most. Wanna check out the rest of the album now.
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Post by Caviar on Dec 10, 2021 0:56:44 GMT -5
Spotify recommended Old Memories (Originals) on my Release Radar, and when I tell you this app f**king gets it.... Yeah it recommended that to me too. But I went straight to Are & Be and it gets ME. I love “Come For Me”.
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Post by Rican@ on Dec 10, 2021 1:17:33 GMT -5
Ahh Old Memories gives DOAK vibe hard. Coms For Me is that song ugh! She outdid herself with this album.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2021 3:22:48 GMT -5
I like it more than her last 2 albums. It's like a mix between The Diary of Alicia Keys and The Element of Freedom.
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Post by felipe on Dec 10, 2021 7:50:23 GMT -5
What I've heart so far sounds pretty good.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Dec 10, 2021 8:27:58 GMT -5
The Originals side... WOOF. What an absolute chore to get through. So many boring ballads that just bleed into the other.
I don't think all of the Unlocked versions work 100% in their new arrangements, but it gives a big chunk of them more life. The good thing is you can take the best versions of each and build a good album out of this, but the overall package is beyond bloated.
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Post by spiritboy on Dec 10, 2021 8:34:26 GMT -5
On track 5 and it's already a huge downgrade from ALICIA. She'll be lucky if this debuts in top 40 on BB 200.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2021 10:12:54 GMT -5
The Originals side... WOOF. What an absolute chore to get through. So many boring ballads that just bleed into the other. I don't think all of the Unlocked versions work 100% in their new arrangements, but it gives a big chunk of them more life. The good thing is you can take the best versions of each and build a good album out of this, but the overall package is beyond bloated. I feel the same way, and it makes sense why this is a digital only album. I understand she wanted to do this concept, but this is not an album you would sit and listen to from beginning to end. If you take the best from each, you could make a strong ~10-track album though.
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Post by back2blk on Dec 10, 2021 11:04:24 GMT -5
Okay, so I gave Disc Originals a go, and without having heard any explanation of what this concept was about, I feel like all I heard was a collection of interludes.
I'm going to have to give Unlocked a go at a later time, cause I need a break lol
I enjoyed Old Memories and Paper Flowers.
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Post by Rican@ on Dec 10, 2021 11:52:50 GMT -5
Well physical copies will now ship out in February. I’m happy she decided to release on physical.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Dec 10, 2021 13:58:28 GMT -5
Well physical copies will now ship out in February. I’m happy she decided to release on physical. f**k. I was too hasty to hit that buy button on iTunes. Can you undo purchases? Edit: Yessss I found out how to get a refund. I'll just give this a spin on Apple Music and buy physical in Feb. Where are the receipts a physical is coming? Can't find that info anywhere.
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Post by Rican@ on Dec 10, 2021 14:08:42 GMT -5
I wish they would merge Only You original and unlocked and try their luck at Pop with it. Man, I love it and it’s so different for Alicia. It reminds me of that Billie song.
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Post by Troublemaker on Dec 10, 2021 14:27:51 GMT -5
Well physical copies will now ship out in February. I’m happy she decided to release on physical. f**k. I was too hasty to hit that buy button on iTunes. Can you undo purchases? Edit: Yessss I found out how to get a refund. I'll just give this a spin on Apple Music and buy physical in Feb. Where are the receipts a physical is coming? Can't find that info anywhere. Right now it’s only on her website but I refuse to pay that much for shipping aliciakeys.shop.musictoday.com/store
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Post by Active Aggressive on Dec 10, 2021 14:36:54 GMT -5
f**k. I was too hasty to hit that buy button on iTunes. Can you undo purchases? Edit: Yessss I found out how to get a refund. I'll just give this a spin on Apple Music and buy physical in Feb. Where are the receipts a physical is coming? Can't find that info anywhere. Right now it’s only on her website but I refuse to pay that much for shipping aliciakeys.shop.musictoday.com/storeOh LOL not falling for that trap. It will arrive in the fall, if you're lucky.
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Post by SHOOTER on Dec 10, 2021 14:47:39 GMT -5
It's just a CD, not some limited edition exclusive vinyl; I'm sure it'll hit Amazon at some point.
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