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Title: This is a tremendous step for music
Review: Her music is unique, mellow and smooth. Her songs sound like something heard in upscale coffeehouses catering to educated business folk. Her first single, the highly acclaimed "Video," is the epitome of radio candy without being the fluff that happened to be popular in early 2001 when it was released (Britney Spears and the boy bands instantly may come to mind). India Arie is her name and she's about as soulful and introspective as anyone can be. Her music reflects everyday situations and real life. Sure, not all of this CD soars as much as the aforementioned "Video," "Brown Skin" and "Promises" do, and that's sad because it's doubtful anything else other than that instant first single received airplay; but this talented singer-songwriter's debut Acoustic Soul is still brilliant, soothing as a first sip of coffee and as delightful as taking that first swallow and feeling the warmth down your esophagus.
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