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Acoustic Soul

~ India.Arie
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Motown
  • ASIN: B00005A1PR
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
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India.Arie's Acoustic Soul is just as advertised: grooving soul music with an acoustic bent. Arie herself plays guitar, supplemented by strings (instead of synthesizers) and drums (instead of drum machines). The first single, "Video", is a calm, confident ode to self-love, comparing the dreadlocked, petite Arie to the average girl in a video. Arie is indeed anything but average: her debut marks the auspicious return of the black female singer-songwriter, in the vein of Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Tracy Chapman and Dionne Farris. If you like their music, with thoughtful lyrics and layers of instrumentation, you'll love this album. "Video" is fabulous, but other high points include "Ready for Love", a lament that smoulders before slowly building to a crescendo, with tinkling piano, guitar and cello swelling beneath the vocal. "Strength, Courage And Wisdom" is an optimistic anthem that'll have you clapping your hands and swaying from side to side, and the best track on the album, "Simple", is a straightforward love song with a pulsating beat. Acoustic Soul may not be full of radio-friendly tracks, but every track is strong, and the disc improves each time you press play. --Courtney Kemp

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Cut from the same rootsy R&B cloth as Erykah Badhu, Atlanta-born India Arie's full-length debut after her first public emergence on Spike Lee's BAMBOOZLED soundtrack is a down-home affair, where acoustic guitars, live drums, and stand-up bass share space with more contemporary production devices. Arie's voice has an insinuating, seductive undertone that works its way into the listener's subconscious.
Songs such as "Video" are both catchy and centred on a subtly feminist theme, proving that Arie is up to having her cake and eating it, too, while the unimpeachably sexy "Brown Skin" is quintessential bedroom mood music. Arie's debut promises much, anddelivers even more.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Bliss, 2 Jul 2001
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There is some music that makes you want to scrunch your toes tightly, squeeze your eyes shut in ecstasy and just scream. The music of India.Arie is so pure and uplifting that it makes you want to do just this. Guitar in hand, India.Arie breezes through this album effortlessly hitting all the right notes, and the funky undertones make you feel so good that you just can't help dancing along. This girl has been inspired by many great blues and soul musicians, all of whom are given credit in various songs on her album, and their influences can be heard in her music. Her voice is not unlike that of the fantastic Lauryn Hill yet more silky and mellow, but she maintains her originality throughout. The lyrics of the first track and debut single "Video" would not seem out of place in a Maya Angelou poetry collection, and are every bit as inspiring and "right on". This album needs to be played up loud, accompanied by the sun for full effect. Improve your life and go and buy this!
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sensuous, chilled, uplifting, 17 Jul 2001
These are just three words that leap to the forefront of my mind when I first heard India Arie's fantastic breakthrough album. Rarely do you ever have the sheer, smug pleasure of buying an album on the strength of one single (as I did, having seen India playing "Video" on TOTP a few weeks back) and subsequently discovering that you have stumbled upon a musical creation of such magnificence, that you connect with so instantly.

India's talent shines through, the production is perfect, and there's something for everyone, and every mood in life. From the the sultry "Brown Skin" which smoulders seductively, to the the audibly anguished "Ready for Love", and the funky "Part of my Life", India Arie's Acoustic Soul will bring you to a musical nirvana.

Just buy it. You will NEVER regret it!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars an album with a soul..., 31 May 2001
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India Arie is an incredible artist. Every song in this album professes honesty; there are no implicit lyrics, no artificiality and hypocrisy. It is like listening to a person opening up her heart, singing out her experiences and her emotions attached with them.

The song "Video" is an inspiring song, reflecting the artist's personality and her views about the kind of world we live in. Other tracks such as "Brown Skin" and "Ready for Love" shows a more sensual side of India. The album also allows us to jive away with the songstress. Tracks like "Nature" and "Strength, Courage and Wisdom", do just that.

My liking favours the track dedicated to Stevie Wonder, and as the title suggests, it is "Wonderful". It is very uplifting and this song shows India's respect to a legend.

A definite, must-have album to purchase!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great album
It's a nicely produced album, very easy listening with some beautiful tracks.

India Arie is another one who has a great deep quality in her voice and the way she... Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Moyle

5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable
This album is one of my all time favourites because it honest and also just plain pleasant to listen to. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2006 by rhawadi2

5.0 out of 5 stars Soulful and poetic
I've had this CD for several years now and still listen to it quite often. Its soulfulness is mesmerizing, and the songs reflect a strong spirit that I find refreshing. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2004 by Bonjour Poetry Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars A very unique and different R&B record.
I wouldn't really call this album "acoustic" it's more perfect Stevie Wonder style R&B mixed with an acoustic tone. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2004 by Leo4Neo-Soul

5.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU LIKE YOUR SOUL HOT TAKE A TRIP TO INDIA
This was an impulse buy for me but from the moment the stylus hit the groove I knew that it was one of the best that I'd made in a long time. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars No room for disappointment...
This album is truly fantastic, it was bought for me recently and I haven't stopped playing it since. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2003 by lyns24

5.0 out of 5 stars 'rich and sweet'

This album is a very good starter for her career. The only way that I can describe her voice is as being rich and sweet, almost like a very sweety chocolate or fruitcake. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2003 by aleshiamosh

5.0 out of 5 stars Rich and Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was tremendously disappointed at this years Grammy Awards. I mean think about it, India was nominated for I think 5 awards and of those 5, she won none at all. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2003 by aleshiamosh

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
This album is stunning. From the uplifting first single 'Video' right throught to the final bonus tracks. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2003 by whatkatydid

5.0 out of 5 stars Sumptuous
A fine example of an astonishing musical artist exploring her talents. Acoustic Soul's intent is made clear from the opening track. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2003 by amanwithamission

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