Testify
by Phil Collins
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Nov 12, 2002
User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 36
  3. Negative: 12 out of 36

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  1. RichR
    Dec 7, 2002
    0
    The usual drivel from this self-centred whinging old git.
  2. SteveL
    Feb 9, 2004
    1
    Dude. Play some drums again. Quit with the elevator music already.
  3. Dude
    Sep 11, 2005
    0
    I used to like Phil Collins. Then I heard this. It sounds like Manilow.
  4. MartinG
    Aug 25, 2006
    0
    Phil last album? It'a about time!
  5. MartinL
    Dec 4, 2004
    0
    ne1 who rated this cd higher than 0, ur insane!
  6. PaulL
    Jan 19, 2006
    0
    this album makes me ashamed to listed to brand x
  7. nathanbo
    Jun 1, 2015
    0
    The sound of Phil Collins in this album can best be described in the South Park episode "Timmy 2000". This is a man who has been inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of fame and is one of the most talented musicians. Whether he was in Genesis or solo he was one of the best drummers, singers, and songwriters in the business. Yet, he managed to create one of the worst albums I have everThe sound of Phil Collins in this album can best be described in the South Park episode "Timmy 2000". This is a man who has been inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of fame and is one of the most talented musicians. Whether he was in Genesis or solo he was one of the best drummers, singers, and songwriters in the business. Yet, he managed to create one of the worst albums I have ever heard. It may not be the worst, but certainly top 5. In between the Tarzan and Brother Bear soundtrack Phil Collins released Testify, which is one of his worst selling for a reason. This album just reeks with lack luster, for instance, I have heard several songs b the name of "The Least You Can Do"", but this one sounds just like all the other songs in the album. All the tracks blend together as one long adult contemporary wave. Each song alone does no harm, but together they fuse into a Phil Collins cesspool of subdued nonsense . Thru my eyes this is the worst work of an all time great. It's not too late in Phil Collins career to have another comeback, however, this should be a wake up call to fans that he is not the same unique and energetic person he use to be. The way the songs were structured was driving me crazy. Just look at all the other reviews of this album to testify my statements.… Expand

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#41 Most Discussed Album of 2002
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#35 Most Shared Album of 2002

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Metascore
34

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. E! Online
    50
    A largely boring affair.
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  2. Launch.com
    60
    Testify is a perfect album for anyone who still treasures Face Value, Hello, I Must Be Going and No Jacket Required.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    Testify is full of laid-back, better-than-average adult-contempo fare, and the subtle, atmospheric production sure beats the slickness of his Eighties records.
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