Songs In A Minor (25th Anniversary)

Description

Twenty-five years after its release, Songs In A Minor remains a singular work in the history of R&B. In contrast to a genre then dominated by performance and dance, Alicia Keys established from the start an identity as a musician, driven by a piano she had mastered since childhood. Number one on the US charts for over two months in 2001, the album blends modern R&B, soul heritage, and blues accents with rare clarity. From the efficiency of "Girlfriend" to the haunting piano of "Fallin’," each track confirms an extraordinary talent. Avoiding the trap of retro nostalgia, Songs In A Minor has lost none of its modernity. In hindsight, it stands as one of the great soul/R&B classics of the 2000s and the starting point of a major artist, often seen as the worthy heir to Lauryn Hill.