Acoustic Soul
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Free Music Review: Absolutely Heavenly!
Hit: 5 Stars
I enjoy all of the songs on this album and think that India Arie is the greatest! Her voice is beautiful, strong and powerful. Every song on this album is just as great as the previous song! Her songs aren't flashy, but down to earth. I think India Arie will be around a long time as a singer!Free Music Review: great cd
Hit: 4 Stars
i would to say think india for me this is the frist that she come with she did a job with i remeber when she come frist out in 2001 almost her songs are postive she doe,nst win any awards but she won my heart common message it,s paraell to her she remind you lyaun hill while everyone else chasing beyonce and alica keys been a fan of india her for 3 years now beyonce can learn some form you her cd stinks india is better her along with common are two of my favortie artists but sad thing nobody pay mind to her .this what happen to aaliyah from 94 to 2000 the six years only small group follow her Free Music Review: alright
Hit: 3 Stars
It was straight, i was expecting more but its all good. her latest was betterFree Music Review: Soultry...
Hit: 5 Stars
This cd was like a breath of fresh air with new vibes. I was definitely feeling "Always in my Head" - awesome cut. Perfect for relaxing with the s.o.s. This is definitely one to add to your collection.
Thanks India for being different!!!
Free Music Review: India.Arie Presents Us With Soul-Food: 4-4½ Stars
Hit: 4 Stars
The soulful India.Arie caught the attention of millions as she proclaimed: ''I'm not the average girl from your video/And I ain't built like a supermodel/But I've learned to love myself unconditionally/Because I'm a queen''. The lyrics, taken from the song Video, seemed to capture the mood of many women, as they, perhaps, couldn't relate to the so-called perfect ideal of a woman. Video catapulted India.Arie into the mind of listeners, as the song generated quite a buzz. Released in 2001, Acoustic Soul ensured India.Arie several Grammy nominations; however she had to see herself beaten by Alicia Keys.
Lifted as the first single from Acoustic Soul, Video made a lasting impression. It was refreshing to witness a young woman, singing of self-confident and self-worth rather than the pro-typical choices of heartbreak and love. In a day of age where appearance is almost everything, here is a woman proclaiming that self-worth, a cliché nevertheless, comes from within rather than being reflected by one's appearance. Undoubtedly, India. Arie struck a nerve with many listeners, who seemingly could relate to the featured topic. The jazzy mid-tempo Promises with its smooth sound is another brilliant track and one of my favourites on the album. The amazing Brown Skin is, undoubtedly, the best offering on Acoustic Soul. Its sensual and playful melody is heavenly to listen too. Definitely worthy of a Grammy! A positive outlook is what springs to mind while listening to Acoustic Soul. Despite the hardships in life, one should try to preserve a positive outlook on various aspects in one's life. It is as if India.Arie has tried to describe the different feelings which occur within the soul, mind and body of every human being. The upbeat and lovely Strength, Courage & Wisdom displays the positive mood of the album, stating the need to live each day to the fullest.
The funky Nature is an ode to the beautiful landscape surrounding the human race, as India.Arie encourages her lover to join her on a journey, exploring the fascinating elements of nature. Another favourite is the soulful Back To The Middle, displaying that extreme behaviour will cause trouble, while encouraging people to find a middle-ground to tackle life from. Still, Acoustic Soul does have its weak offerings: the dull Ready For Love. Aware of the coming backlash, I dare stating that Ready For Love is entirely forgettable. Having witness India.Arie in concert, I can recall her saying that Ready For Love was her fave cut from the album - Well, it isn't mine!! The dreamy Always In My Head has a summer-ish feeling to it. The catchy chorus has you remember it for days.
Up next is the instalment See God In You, a lovely, mid-tempo cut, yet it tends to disappear among the rest of the songs on the album. Simple and Part Of My Life are solid offerings as well. Some may argue that Part Of My Life sounds genetic compared to many of the songs on Acoustic Soul. It appeared to be malplaced on the record, yet I enjoy this addictive track. Beautiful suffers from the same syndrome as Ready For Love: repetitive and dull. Last but not least is the playful Wonderful - a dedication to Stevie Wonder. The song clearly demonstrates India.Arie's fondness for Stevie Wonder. It is actually fun, bubbly and quite joyous to be honest - a nice ending of the album.
India.Arie's debut Acoustic Soul is a must-have for soul lovers. I have had it in my collection since its release in 2001 and I listen to it on a regular basis. Unusually, there are hardly any weak offerings on Acoustic Soul which tend to be the case with most albums released. However, Acoustic Soul is a cohesive and solid effort- a masterpiece within its genre.
Overall Rating: 9/10