Elements of Freedom

Hey peeps,

Well this is my first post of the New Year (both Western and Chinese, huzzuh!).
So, I haven't actually been checking out that much new music...just sometimes borrowing some of those "Rough Guide to..." music compilation CD's from the library.
Anyways, I don't really listen to the radio (so I never know what's going on), but one of my good friends does and apparently Alicia Keys came out with a new album called "Elements of Freedom". Typically, I just like one or two songs on her albums (for example, "No One" on the last album). Her voice is amazing, but I just don't care much for the super R&B songs. So, my friend really likes this new album and let me listen to a few songs in the car. And seriously, dude man...I think for the first time, I can say I like almost the entire album. I guess she changed her style slightly and it just works very well (this coming from someone who doesn't usually listen to this type of music...but there is no doubt, he voice is just aaaamaaazing :D).

So here are my favorite songs so far:

Doesn't mean anything


Try sleeping with a broken heart


Empire state of mind


Distance and Time


Until next time!