Voyage To India - India.Arie
User Score
9.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19

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  1. williamtell
    Oct 20, 2002
    7
    the rollercoasters go faster on this one so i think it's better. then when the wizard shakes that wand around and makes that ship appear is cool too. didn't care for the magic ending though, i think she's getting to old.
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  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 really is a talented person.
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  3. janes
    Oct 18, 2002
    10
    This Album is Superb!!!!!! Talk to her....is the best song....talk to her right fellas!!!
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  4. DaVettaL.
    Oct 19, 2002
    10
    I LOVE IT !! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!!
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  5. [Anonymous]
    Oct 22, 2002
    10
    Hallelujah! She remains who she is on this CD. Definitely growing and maturing without giving in to the hype! She did not disappoint. Keep on teachin'!
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  6. MatthewL
    Oct 24, 2002
    9
    Excellent album soothing funky, better than aucostic soul excellent vocals strong voice.
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  7. BethyB.
    Oct 2, 2002
    8
    In a nutshell, a CD you won't be sorry you bought. I'ts much better than her last one, and that's saying something.
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  8. AGraham
    Oct 3, 2002
    9
    Holding tough through the frustrating world of packaged music, this "Voyage..." has found me "Slow[ing] Down" to smiling at the "Little Things" in life and India. Arie, one of a new generation of great song writers, has kept one music listener satisfied. Although her "preachy" lyrical content may be too much for some, her words seem no more than genuine and honest (After all what is an "artist" without anything of value to say?). She has brought another soulful knock-out line-up of songs to the ears of pop[ular] music listeners. Passing by the recent hubris saturated, "real" (as she was reluctant to reiterate over and over on her MTV presentation of "Unplugged") diva Lauryn Hill, the music world is ready for an uplifting and REAL artist like India.Arie. With such theraputic words of "Get It Together" and melodic artistry "Talk to Her", this album, as her debut "Acoustic Soul" does/did, deserves great recognition for her efforts to bring happiness to people through a universal language... music. Expand
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  9. sharons
    Oct 3, 2002
    10
    This is an amzing cd, she is a great artist! I love her
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  10. TashaD
    Mar 13, 2003
    10
    No matter what, India always has a good album. It's obvious this girl was born to sing and express herself!
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  11. JasonP
    Jun 25, 2003
    10
    Could not ask for a better album. Those critics that can't the truth need to open their minds and hearts.
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  12. SantiaL
    Jul 1, 2003
    10
    I can listen to this album with my 2 year old and not worry about him repeating what he hears. I can listen to this album on my way home from work to release whatever tensions I had during my day. I can even listen to this album with my mom and have her appreciate my selection of music. There is something for every mood on this album. You did it again girl!!
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  13. 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 song are original and deep at the same time!!!! This album is off the hook!!!
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  14. deed
    Mar 7, 2003
    10
    fantastic!!!!!! 50/10, this album is hot!!
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  15. MikellL
    Oct 21, 2002
    10
    Best one yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
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  16. meriami
    Oct 23, 2002
    10
    best album in the world
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  17. NikkiS
    Nov 11, 2002
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal! She remains true to herself while showing growth and development at the same time. Her words and music have the power to touch the soul, lift spirits, and make the heart's feelings tangible. I cannot say enough good things about the album or India.Arie.
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Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. 80
    A richly rewarding album. [Nov 2002, p.114]
  2. 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. 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.