Voyage To India
by India.Arie
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Mojo
    80
    A richly rewarding album. [Nov 2002, p.114]
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  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    A collection of bright acoustic guitars, sumptuous bass lines, earthy midrange singing and lyrics that often have the deep emotions and romantic notions of a teenage girl's diary.
  3. CDNow
    60
    Certainly a talented guitar-playing songstress, she also takes her lyrical cues from Hallmark cards, a mix at once comfortable and off-putting -- and difficult to put one's finger on.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Thankfully, Arie keeps the music light and flowing, so even the most self-righteous lines breeze by.
  6. Q Magazine
    40
    [Her] penchant for pretension remains irksome: the dot in her name, the cringey album title, the worthy lyrics and constant namechecking of soul greats. [December 2002, p.96]
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  7. Spin
    60
    On Voyage to India, Arie is just another girl on the neosoul train. [Jan 2003, p.98]
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  8. Uncut
    20
    On her underwhelming second album, we realise how nu-sould would sound stripped of all sonic invention, mischief and sensuality. [Dec 2002, p.151]
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  9. Billboard
    70
    While, at times, Voyage to India seems a bit too preachy, Arie has a way of bringing everything together in a very palatable way.
  10. PopMatters
    80
    Voyage to India is a continuation of India's musical journey, a natural progression, the reflection of an artist's love for her art and its divine connection to life.
  11. E! Online
    83
    This new soul still sounds fresh.
  12. Launch.com
    50
    Her acoustic soul is even smoother than before, making its use as a vehicle for Oprahspeak the more deadly.
  13. AllMusic
    80
    It's a record that easily equals her debut, boasting better vocal performances but also better songwriting and accompanying production.
  14. Ink 19
    80
    This disc is much more solid than Acoustic Soul.
  15. CultureDose.net
    60
    It's like you're listening to the same tempo and volume for 52.5 minutes when you really wanted a variety show.
  16. Blender
    60
    Much of Voyage to India is a soporific swath of happy-hour wallpaper. [#11, p.127]
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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. Brad_
    Apr 8, 2013
    10
    I absolutely love this album. Well constructed and thought of. I am massive fan of the form of a song reflecting the content, so when I hear aI absolutely love this album. Well constructed and thought of. I am massive fan of the form of a song reflecting the content, so when I hear a song like Complicated Melody where the melody is so complicated she "almost cannot sing it on key", I will be putting that on replay for a week! The interludes of Growth, Healing and Gratitude really acts as home after really going on a voyage with the track list. My personal favourite would be Slow Down, as I felt that particular song spoke to me at the time I listened to this album and that is extremely rare for me. Truly phenomenal.… Full Review »
  2. vaneciaP
    Mar 4, 2005
    10
    this album is amazing and so is india arie. her words and her voice are beautiful. i don't see how anyone could find fault in it.she this album is amazing and so is india arie. her words and her voice are beautiful. i don't see how anyone could find fault in it.she really is a talented person.… Full Review »
  3. Are'YanaM
    Oct 31, 2003
    10
    Ilove india. she is the bomb!!! every thing that she sings/writes about is postive. i also like how she love god. and i love how all of her Ilove india. she is the bomb!!! every thing that she sings/writes about is postive. i also like how she love god. and i love how all of her song are original and deep at the same time!!!! This album is off the hook!!!… Full Review »
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