I think it unfair to Ms. Keyes that anyone would compare her to Res, who is so much more womanly and connected to her musical style than Alicia. The Res debut is more cohesive, weaving lyrics and production into a nearly seamless cloth. Even the track listing seems ordered to further your listening pleasure. Aside from the bonus track, which I have to be in the mood for, "How I Do" is very much a plug-and-play CD, in contrast to the highly skippable and aptly-titled "Songs in A Minor". With Alicia, much as with Aaliyah, there is a disjoint between her startling vocal ability and her production, in Alicia's case an underdeveloped over-synthesized jangle that does nothing to compliment her behind the piano. Alicia's debut is teeny-bop pop and does not reach me on an adult level.I recommend buying Res now and giving Alicia a little time to grow up.