- Audio CD (9 Feb 2009)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Universal / Island
- ASIN: B001PP9Q4K
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 54,998 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Testimony Vol. 2 (Love & Politics) is the fourth album from Grammy award-winning R&B singer-songwriter India Arie. The follow-up to the 2006 US number one Testimony Vol.1 (Life& Relationship) is an accomplished, well-crafted effort. Uplifting lyrics are delivered beautifully, carried along by strumming guitars and toe-tapping beats. Includes the single "Chocolate High" featuring Musiq Soulchild.
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"Testimony Vol. 2: Love & Politics" is India.Arie's fourth album. Her first two albums "Acoustic Soul" and "Voyage To India" were really great, but her third album "Testimony Vol. 1: Life & Relationship" was a little disappointing. This release is a step in the right direction towards regaining a more soulful and less commercial sound.
There are some very catchy pop inspired R&B tracks such as "Therapy" and "A Beautiful Day". There are some very beautiful ballads too such as "He Heals Me", the cover of Sade's "Pearls", "River Rise" and "Long Goodbye". All of these compositions are quite close to her original sound and so is the cool sounding "Yellow" and the sweet guitar led "Beautiful Flower". There are also quite a few tracks that have a different sound to what India.Arie has released in the past. "Ghetto" and "Better Way" are both very powerful and funky sounding tracks with plain and clear messages. "Psalms 23" has hip-hop influences yet still remains soulful and "The Cure" has world music influences. The only track I am not so keen on is the neo soul sounding "Chocolate High", a duet with Musiq Soulchild, as it is a little ordinary. Nevertheless, there is a lot of variety and the album is exciting.
It is not quite as good as her first two releases, but India.Arie shows us that she is back on track and still able to write very beautiful and memorable music. It is a solid effort and is a must buy for all of her fans and followers.
There are some very catchy pop inspired R&B tracks such as "Therapy" and "A Beautiful Day". There are some very beautiful ballads too such as "He Heals Me", the cover of Sade's "Pearls", "River Rise" and "Long Goodbye". All of these compositions are quite close to her original sound and so is the cool sounding "Yellow" and the sweet guitar led "Beautiful Flower". There are also quite a few tracks that have a different sound to what India.Arie has released in the past. "Ghetto" and "Better Way" are both very powerful and funky sounding tracks with plain and clear messages. "Psalms 23" has hip-hop influences yet still remains soulful and "The Cure" has world music influences. The only track I am not so keen on is the neo soul sounding "Chocolate High", a duet with Musiq Soulchild, as it is a little ordinary. Nevertheless, there is a lot of variety and the album is exciting.
It is not quite as good as her first two releases, but India.Arie shows us that she is back on track and still able to write very beautiful and memorable music. It is a solid effort and is a must buy for all of her fans and followers.
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If you already love Ms Arie then you wont be reading this. If not I recommend you get this lovely album but must also steer you in the direction of India.Arie's first two albums (acoustic soul, voyage to india) which are better. I also loved Testimony Vol 1 though it is never the first album I reach for or program onto my pod. There are a few diamonds on 'Testimony Vol 2 L & P' and lyrically Ms A has still got it in spades. I have always loved what she has to say and how she says it, even when I don't agree, but musically and melodically I was not as blown away by this album as I have been before. That said I have no regrets about my purchase. My only gripe it the reoccurring 'Grains' interlude. which by the third manifestation was starting to irk. Get this album it is worth the dosh and Ms Arie sounds as smooth and sensual as ever.
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Another beautiful album by India. I know I will never be dissapointed,thats why I bought this album without reading any reviews or listing to any of the songs. It was a delighful surprise to listen to the album from beginning to end, and I love every song. Her track "Yellow" is what I've been playing first thing every morning, it puts me in such a good mood to start the day. She's been blessed to write powerful lyrics in the most poetic way. I also love to play her music before I got to bed, and fall asleep to her soothing melodies. If you want a feel good album, that speaks truth, and makes you want to smile & dance, buy this album today! Definately 5 stars!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Lotta Love In The Room
India Arie Simpson (aka India.Arie) is spreading some
LOVE with Volume 2 of her 'Testimony' series, this time
mixed with 'Politics' (2006's Vol. Read more
LOVE with Volume 2 of her 'Testimony' series, this time
mixed with 'Politics' (2006's Vol. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2010 by The Wolf
Songs for the soul
I really like this album. I listened to it all the way through the first time I played it. It is permanently in my car stereo. Read more
Published on 11 May 2009 by J. Odeje
Good...but not her best.
If you're a fan, Testimony Vol. 2 is worth having. The highlights "Long Goodbye" "Pearls" and "he heals me" are well worth the wait. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2009 by lunafish
Superbly done, Arie!
Yet again India provides uplifting spritually engaging lyrics track after track.
It was money well spent on such a smooth flow of songs offering inspiration, solace and a buzz... Read more
It was money well spent on such a smooth flow of songs offering inspiration, solace and a buzz... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by L. C. Ejiofor
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