Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship - India.Arie
Metascore
53 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. Uncut
    30
    Finds her plumbing new depths of pomposity. [Aug 2006, p.84]
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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. JohnR
    6
    As much as I like India's music, this is by far her weakest effort so far. The lyrics are somewhat over the top, and the music just isn't up to par with what she produced before. Some of the songs are just... dull... However, there are also good moments, and India's honesty is as always to be admired.… Full Review »
  2. middlechild
    10
    I can just soak up the awesomness
  3. JC
    9
    These "professional" critics are crazy! This just goes to show you that white people just do not understand soul music. Now, don't get me wrong, I am far from racist, but I can't help but be irritated by the fact that she was given a lower overall rating than Paris Hilton! This can only mean one thing, they just don't get it! Calling her self-righteous, simplistic, and clumsy? You certainly MUST be kidding me! If you don't understand the music, that's fine. If you don't know where she is coming from, that is also fine. But DON'T attack her creativity, musicality, and overall talent because she is the realist thing to hit the music industry in years! Try again critics, I give YOU a 51.… Full Review »
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