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Post by Rican@ on Jul 16, 2022 20:00:15 GMT -5
Looking forward to the new tracks. Happy In Common is being included.
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Post by spiritboy on Jul 17, 2022 5:27:08 GMT -5
KEYS is a brilliant album so i'm looking forward to deluxe edition.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Jul 17, 2022 11:50:03 GMT -5
Unnecessary.
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Post by bat1990 on Jul 19, 2022 12:54:09 GMT -5
I thought she was free from her RCA contract, so this seems weird. Why not just publish an EP?
EDIT: two of the tracks are just "In Common" remixes?! No thanks
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Post by Ling-Ling on Jul 19, 2022 15:29:08 GMT -5
The "In Common" remixes threw me off. They've been readily available for years and they were released on the import version of Here already, lol.
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Post by Rican@ on Jul 19, 2022 20:48:47 GMT -5
I’m happy she’s not giving up on this record just yet.
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Post by Samsonite Man on Jul 29, 2022 14:00:48 GMT -5
She did the Black Coffee remix of In Common on the European leg of the tour and she'll likely do the Kaskade remix on the US leg. That's why they're included.
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Post by Rican@ on Jul 29, 2022 14:13:18 GMT -5
She did the Black Coffee remix of In Common on the European leg of the tour and she'll likely do the Kaskade remix on the US leg. That's why they're included. I would think she would do the opposite of the versions. I also see Best of Me isn’t apart of the set list either. I hope she includes it for the States.
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on Aug 2, 2022 7:54:36 GMT -5
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on Aug 7, 2022 2:57:40 GMT -5
The good ol days when Missy, Xtina, Ashanti, and Alicia were all at their peaķs. 😭😭😭
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Post by Ty on Aug 12, 2022 9:36:44 GMT -5
Keys II is out. I have to admit I like the arrangement of having "In Common" remixes at the end of both disks.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Aug 12, 2022 11:16:22 GMT -5
I completely forgot about this! Let me go ahead and order that Target version online, no way in hell am I stepping into that store this weekend.
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on Aug 15, 2022 11:41:07 GMT -5
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Post by bat1990 on Aug 15, 2022 17:11:45 GMT -5
So she only gave one new song? "Trillions" is just an extension of "Billions"
Smh, at least in the streaming era it's less of a cash grab than if it were a new double disc CD or vinyl release.
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Post by Ty on Aug 15, 2022 17:32:23 GMT -5
So there are 3 physical versions of the album available right now:
- The Original CD (released on Feb 2022) - The Original vinyl (released on Aug 2022; Target exclusive) - Keys II CD (released on Aug 2022; Target exclusive)
My theory is that KEYS II was a sneaky way to promote the vinyl release. It's essentially 1 new song + 3 remixes; all pretty standard for Target exclusive versions. Her label probably felt like if they added too many new songs, people would consider the vinyl a partial album even more (it already lack 4 songs from the original: "Paper Flowers", "Like Water", "KEYS" and "Dead End Road - Unlocked Version") and be further discouraged from purchasing.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Aug 15, 2022 18:49:12 GMT -5
I'm glad to get the complete album! But there's no denying how badly this release has been handled.
Also, they changed the cover for Keys II, but kept all of the Keys artwork down to the color palette. The new cover looks awful against the original color scheme.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Aug 15, 2022 21:03:02 GMT -5
What a MESS. I already got an incomplete CD from Amazon, which I was able to supplement with the songs I got when I ordered the iTunes digital album (which I uploaded before I claimed it as a mistake and got my money back, LOL.) There is literally no incentive to buy Keys II from Target.
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Post by bat1990 on Aug 16, 2022 9:38:42 GMT -5
Tis what happens when you complete an album contract. RCA has zero incentive to do right by this release since AK is a free agent now.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Aug 18, 2022 19:13:00 GMT -5
I caved and got Keys II from Target because a) I like to waste money and b) I'm a completist. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I was able to justify it to myself, not like I need to, by giving the original CD to one of the girls who works in the office of my apt building. She was pretty excited, even though before I offered it to her, I asked her what she thought of Alicia Keys and she was like, "I used to like her, but then she started doing a campaign against makeup and came out with a makeup line and since then, she's been mid to me", LOL. Anyway, I'm glad I have it and I am rediscovering the album again, plus the added songs. I gotta say: the album holds up really well, but then again, I have liked to loved every Alicia album, including the ones most people here trash. Overall though, this is one of her strongest bodies of work, ESPECIALLY if you isolate the Originals, So much classic Alicia stuff that could have probably been on her earlier albums. Throw in a few of the unlocked versions, La La, and Come For Me and I would probably rank it just after As I Am and above her debut. Here was so special to me that I would dare say it's her best (another really unpopular opinion, LOL), but I legit love this album. Overall, it holds up much better than Alicia because...it sounds more like Alicia and plays to her strength. She let go of all pop aspirations also, which I appreciate, even though I never really had a problem with pop Alicia either, but I recognize she dwells in this land more naturally. As for the new new tracks: I prefer the Kaskade version of In Common over Black Coffee's because it sounds closer to the original and I LOVE that song. Gajillions wasn't necessary because there were already two Billions to begin with. I think I am partial to the original one but the Unlocked one is fun. Stay is really nice. Are they pushing that or are they really trying to make Brent Faiyaz happen? In a perfect world, Come For Me, Skydive, La La, Best Of Me, Nat King Cole (with Lil' Wayne), Old Memories, Dead End Road, and Stay would all smash. Those are my faves. Oh, she sounds great on the album, too. Her vocals on Paper Flowers are beautiful.
As for the Target packaging: well, I am not that surprised, because they are marketing it as an "alternate cover," which never changes the rest of the artwork or anything, but since this was being called Keys II, they should have actually put more effort into the packaging, but I also get why they didn't, LOL. The original photo booklet was actually nice. They didn't even bother saying who mixed the other added tracks, LOL. I'm surprised they even included them in the booklet at all, LOL.
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Post by Ty on Aug 18, 2022 21:53:14 GMT -5
She's never released a bad album. Even Girl on Fire and HERE have very few duds and have held up pretty well after several years. A class act.
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Post by bat1990 on Aug 19, 2022 7:24:42 GMT -5
For me, it's not the material on HERE that I don't like. It's how shredded her vocals sound and the choice of having "Blended Family" right after "Illusion of Bliss" - it's a really jarring transition. There are plenty of quality songs because she has the pen and the ear.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Aug 19, 2022 8:28:10 GMT -5
For me, it's not the material on HERE that I don't like. It's how shredded her vocals sound and the choice of having "Blended Family" right after "Illusion of Bliss" - it's a really jarring transition. There are plenty of quality songs because she has the pen and the ear. I think the rawness works with the material ESPECIALLY on IOB. That said, I don't even think BF belongs.
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Post by Rican@ on Aug 19, 2022 17:55:13 GMT -5
For me, it's not the material on HERE that I don't like. It's how shredded her vocals sound and the choice of having "Blended Family" right after "Illusion of Bliss" - it's a really jarring transition. There are plenty of quality songs because she has the pen and the ear. I think the rawness works with the material ESPECIALLY on IOB. That said, I don't even think BF belongs. I feel BF was label driven while still being a personal release from her. The album would have perfect if it wasn’t included though. It’s not a bad track—just doesn’t fit the theme. HERE is a personal favorite of mine too.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Aug 25, 2022 20:07:49 GMT -5
What is this deluxe? Only one song or am I missing something?
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on Sept 8, 2022 17:26:53 GMT -5
Alicia"s concert in L.A..
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Post by bat1990 on Sept 9, 2022 14:17:19 GMT -5
What is this deluxe? Only one song or am I missing something? Nope, it's one new song, some "In Common" remixes, and a re-working of "Billions" as "Trillions" w/ Brent Faiyaz
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Post by George on Sept 9, 2022 19:31:52 GMT -5
Her show in San Diego has been postponed again:
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Post by doak on Sept 12, 2022 16:08:36 GMT -5
Went to the show in Phx on Sat. My first time seeing her live. Was an amazing show!! Everything was on point, even Pink Sweats who I didn't even know prior to. Would totally go again
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Sept 21, 2022 18:27:37 GMT -5
RIAA.com:
ALICIA KEYS Title: FALLIN' Certification Date: September 19, 2022 Label: J RECORDS Format: SINGLE 3x Platinum
ALICIA KEYS Title: IF I AIN'T GOT YOU Certification Date: September 19, 2022 Label: J RECORDS Format: SINGLE 5x Platinum
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ALICIA KEYS Title: UN-THINKABLE (I'M READY) Certification Date: September 19, 2022 Label: J RECORDS Format: SINGLE 3x Platinum
ALICIA KEYS Title: YOU DON'T KNOW MY NAME Certification Date: September 19, 2022 Label: J RECORDS Format: SINGLE Platinum
ALICIA KEYS Title: GIRL ON FIRE Certification Date: September 19, 2022 Label: RCA RECORDS Format: SINGLE 3x Platinum ALICIA KEYS Title: UNDERDOG Certification Date: September 19, 2022 Label: RCA Format: SINGLE Platinum
ALICIA KEYS & USHER Title: MY BOO Certification Date: September 19, 2022 Label: LAFACE Format: SINGLE 4x Platinum
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