
Alicia Keys – the Element of Freedom
Alicia Keys – The Element Of Freedom (Vinyl LP)
Label: J Records
Release Date: 2009-11-27
Genre: beyoncé, bonus, contemporary r&b, funk / soul, hip hop, neo soul, r&b, rhythm & blues
Collector’s Introduction
The Element of Freedom is the fourth studio album by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, released on December 11, 2009, by J Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during May to September 2009 at the Oven Studios in Long Island, New York. Production was primarily handled by Keys, Kerry Brothers Jr., and Jeff Bhasker.
Artist Bio & Legacy
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter and pianist. A classically trained pianist, Keys began composing songs at the age of 12 and was signed by Columbia Records at 15.
Album Story & Recording Insight
The Element of Freedom is the fourth studio album by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, released on December 11, 2009, by J Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during May to September 2009 at the Oven Studios in Long Island, New York. Production was primarily handled by Keys, Kerry Brothers Jr., and Jeff Bhasker.
Sound & Highlights
Studio-crafted and enduring; a touchstone for its genre.
Pressing Details
- 180 g black vinyl pressing
- Printed inner sleeve with lyrics
- Mastered for analogue warmth
- Official J Records release
- Made in EU
Why It Belongs in Your Collection
A must-own for serious vinyl collectors — essential listening that deserves pride of place on your turntable.
Track List
- Element of Freedom (intro)
- Love Is Blind
- Doesn't Mean Anything
- Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart
- Wait Til You See My Smile
- That's How Strong My Love Is
- Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
- Love Is My Disease
- Like the Sea
- Put It in a Love Song
- This Bed
- Distance and Time
- How It Feels to Fly
- Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down
- Through It All
- Pray for Forgiveness
- Doesn't Mean Anything (Intimate "Acoustic" Studio Performance)
- Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart (Intimate "Acoustic" Studio Performance)
- Empire State of Mind, Pt. II (Intimate "Acoustic" Studio Performance)
- No One (Intimate "Acoustic" Studio Performance)
- Doesn't Mean Anything
Catalogue / Barcode: 19671 · Made in EU
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