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. Thenewone
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    Great Phil Collins album, easily the most underrated album for critics in the history of Metacritic.

    The album is beautiful quiet, and full with ballads, Testify, is so much better than U2 last two albums innocence & experience that score 64% & 63% respectively, the last two albums of U2 also is quiet but with uninspired melodies.

    The melodies in Testify album are all great.
  2. gigizayn
    Dec 22, 2016
    10
    Testify (Phil Collins)
    A Masterpiece Criminally Underrated...

    Great collections of new Ballads songs. The album don't have a single bad music. Great melodies, & Great vocals of Phil Collins
  3. clinteastwoo
    May 11, 2016
    10
    **** Off, The 4 Critics that Give Negative Reviews for this Masterpiece.
    Obviously having a **** Taste of Music or neither had the patience to hear the songs until the chorus.....

    Listen Right **** critics or They will idolize Beyonce
  4. Zaynhewsonjavad
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    .........................................................................................................................................................................................a misunderstood and underrated album...
  5. sicrano
    Jul 20, 2015
    10
    Todos do público que deram 0 e 1 merecem 141 tiros, e os 3 críticos que deram voto negativo. Que demência
    Top 5 Testify
    1-Can't Stop Loving You
    2-Don't Get Me Started
    3-This Love This Heart
    4-Testify
    5-Through My Eyes
  6. Zanessa250QI
    Jul 6, 2015
    10
    Um Álbum Perfeito!!!!! SssssssssssssssSuper suave,Sem mentira os 3 críticos que deram 20 de 100,escutou no mínimo 10 segundos do álbum inteiro ou no mínimo não tem competência,ou gostar de ouvir fezesfunkcarioca
  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
  8. LoRevisor
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    Excelente disco Não há uma música ruim neste álbum Phil Collins em seu melhor...
    34 por centos pelos é covardia e imbecilidade.
    Top 5 Testify
    1-Can't Stop Loving You
    2-Don't Get Me Started
    3-This Love This Heart
    4-Testify
    5-Through My Eyes
  9. landofconfusion
    Mar 4, 2014
    7
    I guess it's a good album, the only really great tracks are Can't Stop Loving You and Wake Up Call, the others only show his versatile songwriting ability
  10. Avaliante
    May 25, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente Sério Esse Album Não Tem Nenhuma Música Ruim No Começo Swing Low Parece Mas Logo Fica Maravilhosamente Linda Como Phil Sabe Fazer Muito Bem… Expand
  11. MartinG
    Aug 25, 2006
    0
    Phil last album? It'a about time!
  12. AlexL
    Jun 22, 2006
    8
    This is a great album, Come With Me is great as is the wonderful Carn't Stop Loving You!! Phil should have had a bigger hit with this.
  13. Mauricio
    Jun 18, 2006
    7
    It's nice. Much better than pieces of shit like Oasis and others.
  14. MacT
    Jan 29, 2006
    10
    This album is a lot better than his last few efforts.
  15. PaulL
    Jan 19, 2006
    0
    this album makes me ashamed to listed to brand x
  16. Dude
    Sep 11, 2005
    0
    I used to like Phil Collins. Then I heard this. It sounds like Manilow.
  17. Itaintthatbad
    Apr 10, 2005
    10
    It is not that bad as it appears in metacritic . It is based only on 7 reviews it is not fair. There is much much worse albums than that
  18. WhitePaws
    Jan 7, 2005
    10
    God, i love this Album! Heck, i think Come With me is the Best song on it! And i listen to it all the time! Anyone who voted lower than 9 should be shot!
  19. MartinL
    Dec 4, 2004
    0
    ne1 who rated this cd higher than 0, ur insane!
  20. SteveL
    Feb 9, 2004
    1
    Dude. Play some drums again. Quit with the elevator music already.
  21. JarrodS
    Jan 9, 2003
    10
    Thank you for the words that touch my wife. You do what I can't, and for that, I am grateful!
  22. fishcarolyn
    Jan 8, 2003
    10
    HIS BEST EVER!!! I feel in love with Phil all over again. He reaches apart of you that even you didn't know was there.
  23. RichR
    Dec 7, 2002
    0
    The usual drivel from this self-centred whinging old git.
  24. SteveA
    Nov 27, 2002
    6
    A collection of nice songs, which, though not outstanding, do contain some sublime melodies. A notch up on his last album but still short of his eighties output.

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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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