Recordings on review India. Arie straddles the line between being progressive but not overbearing. The newcomer awakens listeners' curiosity, then offers liberation with her neo-soul. Arie's debut single, Video , shuns conventional beauty and materialism.
Love takes on a playful nuance on Simple and rushes to an intense high on Ready for Love .
Arie plays guitar, violin and other instruments. Her personal touch seeps into every aspect of the album, from the sensitivity of its lyrics to the way the running order of the songs develop into a rich reflection of her self-discovery. Promises and Nature balance her earthy sensibility with contemporary elements. The record's bare-essentials production and deceptively simple writing are refreshing. Arie proves that trusting your instincts can payoff.