This is a magnificent album right here with some of the greatest songwriting that I have heard in a while and downright brilliant musical moments scattered throughout. The fact that India has such a genuine love, appreciation, and understanding of music is strikingly evident when listening to this cd. India is truly talented and she has a beautiful spark about her that I don't see very often. This album is full of outstanding compositions. The musicianship on this album is consistently excellent. The acoustic guitar dominates and she makes wonderful use of it throughout, but there also many other various elements used that are just as effective. The writing on this album is outstanding. India is a truly impressive lyricist. Most of the songs are full of wisdom and insight beyond most of our years, and she delivers them with sincerity, genuine honesty, and ease. And her lyrics are just as impressive in terms of style as they are in terms of substance. This stands true for just about every song on here. It's obvious that India didn't write "Part of My Life" even though it is a decent enough dance track, and "I See God in You" and "Simple" are decent songs but they do kind of sound like India is just going through the motions. But still, I'll take India going through the motions over most other contemporary singer/songwriters anyday. I especially love the clever concept song, "Always in My Head" with its thoughtful metaphors and clever imagery. This album is a great listen all throughout and comes to a wonderful ending with her very befitting Stevie Wonder tribute; soulful, upbeat and fit with Wonder-like warm melodic modulation. The lyrics which link together Stevie Wonder album titles and song names and phrases are somewhat simple, almost juvenile, but that's part of what makes the song so charming, and the pseudo-Stevie sounding backing track works perfectly for this tribute. This is a great album right here that I encourage all music lovers to give a listen.

One thing I like about India Arie, which is why I know she's not made it mainstream is that she writes positive lyrics. She isn't talking about screwing this and that and all that mess. Her lyrics are uplifting and she is a very talented human being. I hope she releases something in the future. LOVE YA INDIA!

I learned about India Arie after seeing her perform live on TV. Soul doesn't begin to describe this girl. She's everything that old school, honest, bluesy soul music was about and then she added guitar riffs. Her voice is hands down one of the best with unique twist and her lyrics actually say more than "I hate men...my boyfriend sucks." I'm pretty confident if you get this album you'll never feel the need skip past a song. Each one is for the most part awesome. I'd say my favorites would have to be Promises, Brown Skin, I See God in You, and Beautiful, but again, I could pretty much listen to each of them when I put the CD on. Why this girl isn't more commercially successful is beyond me. Buy the album. It's insane.

I've "discovered" Acoustic Soul around 2 times recently, and each time I listen to it, almost nonstop! Her songs are warm, soulful, and DEFINETELY enjoyable. Each time I listen to one of her songs, it makes me feel good. This album really has no 'fillers' or 'earworms'. I'm especially partial to "Beautiful", a wonderful kind of song you'd play after a sensual movie.
India.Arie has not been recognized well, and I DO NOT know why! I just wish she continued with a few more albums until she became legend! Still hoping. ;)
I advise most anyone to buy this album! It lifts me up every time.

I finally got this CD - it is so beautiful. Very mellow and relaxing.