by
India.Arie
- Record Label: Universal
- Release Date: Jun 27, 2006
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BlenderHer lyrics drown in anti-gangsta correctives... but her best tracks transcend daily affirmations. [Jul 2006, p.96]
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Arie's smooth, husky voice isn't enough to forgive the jaw-dropping simplicity and clumsiness of her songs.
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By the end of the album, the listener will surely be overwhelmed by Arie’s earnestness, both musically and personally, but like her previous albums, Testimony is for those who seek a motivational guide for living a conflict-free life.
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New Musical Express (NME)Sounds like an even less energetic Alicia Keys. [24 Jun 2006, p.43]
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Q MagazineHer sauntering melodies struggle under the weight of their worthy load. [Aug 2006, p.110]
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SpinThe feel-good vibe... mak[es] you feel crappy for not being as upbeat as India. [Aug 2006, p.80]
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Rolling StoneThe sentiments are so genuine and earnest, it's hard to fault Arie for this gauzy blend of New Age-y self-help babble and sunny, plucky folk. [10 Aug 2006, p.98]
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MojoLacking the wit and lyrical dexterity of a Jill Scott or the raw power of Angie Stone, the songs can feel airless and unengaged. [Sep 2006, p.98]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 22 out of 29
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Mixed: 4 out of 29
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Negative: 3 out of 29
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Sep 26, 2019
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JohnRApr 27, 2009
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middlechildJul 26, 2007I can just soak up the awesomness