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Track Listings
| 1. Change (Vinnie Jones Intro) |
| 2. Girl They Won't Believe It |
| 3. Headturner |
| 4. Tell Me 'Bout It (Album Version) |
| 5. Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now (Album Version) (Feat. Common) |
| 6. Put Your Hands On Me (Album Version) |
| 7. Music |
| 8. Arms Of My Baby |
| 9. Bad Habit |
| 10. Proper Nice |
| 11. Bruised But Not Broken |
| 12. Baby Baby Baby |
| 13. What Were We Thinking |
| 14. Music Outro |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
In the run-up to this, her third album, Joss Stone told a phalanx of glossy magazines that the difference between this disc and the two that preceded it was a newfound clarity of vision. Whereas the other records--their gold status notwithstanding--represented the fumblings of a huge-voiced kid being bossed around by experienced music-biz types, this one, she promised, would reveal the real her. Thus, the titular "introduction." To which anybody who spins the 14 groovy and fully unbuttoned tracks herein will wish to reply not "nice to meet you"--far too lame a sentiment for so fully realized a disc--but "Where have you been all my life?" As good as Joss Stone's previous efforts are, Introducing Joss Stone represents a giant step forward: there's a freshness to these songs that suits her age (19 as of the album's release) and a funkiness that suits modern pop sensibilities. There's also a cross-hatching of visions with artists like Lauryn Hill and Common that will rightly advance her reputation as an artist who can sling disco, R&B, and rock almost as convincingly as soul. Splicing girl-group harmonies with blaxploitation-style funk with Joplin-esque and, at times, Shelby Lynne-reminiscent vocals, Stone works these Raphael Saadiq-produced beats with the stealth and steadiness of a '70s-era legend who's still going strong. "Girl They Won't Believe It," she wails against the tight hoo-hoo harmonizing of talented backup singers on the opening track; get a load of how much she's accomplished in the space of three albums, and you won't believe it, either. --Tammy La Gorce
Review
When Joss strutted on stage at the BRIT awards, her record company execs must've cowered behind the sofa, pleading for it to end. Her cringe-worthy cameo was, of course, manna from heaven for the red tops.
They went to town on the teenager for her American twang, the loud dress and even her fiery red hair - jibes that would make any 19 year-old girl cry, let alone a timid Devon lass in the public eye. How typical of the British press that they lord a talented 16 year-old as precious but three years later she is hung out to dry for a couple of perceived mistakes.
Introducing! is the sound of Joss growing up musically. By writing it herself, she's leaving behind the pandering to her soul sister heroes in The Soul Sessions and the over-produced pop/R'n' B/soul mish-mash that was Mind, Body and Soul - so let's cut her some slack shall we?
Unfortunately, it doesn't get off to a great start - although Joss gets 10 out of 10 for surprise factor as Vinnie Jones presents a puzzling rant on change. Thankfully Joss follows the diatribe with the sexy jazz-fuelled ''Girl They Won't Believe It'' to get the show on the road.
Two subtle collaborations compliment the album nicely: ''Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now'' with prolific hip-hop artist Common, and Lauryn Hill wouldn't lend her sharp tongue to any old track, which is why, thanks to her craft, ''Music'' stays above the line of a sappy ode.
Of course, it's not without it's faults. Many tracks are over-egged and some lyrics a little forced. The minimalist ''Proper Nice'', as dubious as the title may be, is where we want to see Stone in the future, allowing a thoughtful vocal to breathe with an unobtrusive beat underneath.
Leave your opinions of the girl at the door when you listen to this. If Introducing! is a pointer to how she'll progress while she is still trying to find herself, who knows what she could end up producing ten, twenty or thirty years down the line? --Anthony Leaver
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I held off buying this album after the bad press it got, but eventualyy gave in to my curiosity. It's true to say that this is definately not as good as her previous 2 albums. From the very first track you know that it's different to the previous 2 albums. Sometimes, it's different for the better. Tell Me Bout It, Girl They Won't Believe It and Put Your Hands On Me are really upbeat songs that are a joy to listen too. Likewise, Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now is absolutely fantastic, and never has Stone sounded so sexy and convincing. Arms of My Baby is ok too. But thats where nicely different ends, halfway through the album. After that the tracks are just totally forgettable, and don't really inspire, excite or move you in any way. I think the problem is that Stone has tried to become more mainstream. The vintage soul has been largely ditched, replaced by more pop and R&B style tracks. Apart from the tracks mentioned above , nothing seems original or genuine.Bad Habit has potential, but for some reason it just sounds dated, like something done by a Beyonce wannabe back in the early 2000s.
I would recommend you buy this album, if only for the first 5 or 6 tracks. The rest arne't bad, but they are just very forgettable and been there seen it done it. Hopefully her fourth attempt will be back to classic Stone.
I would recommend you buy this album, if only for the first 5 or 6 tracks. The rest arne't bad, but they are just very forgettable and been there seen it done it. Hopefully her fourth attempt will be back to classic Stone.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I absolutely love Joss' older stuff, but this just doesn't quite match up to their standard. It's not a bad album, it does contain some good songs, and Joss' voice is gorgeous as ever. But i found it more hit and miss than the other two albums, when i bought Soul Sessions and Mind, Body & Soul i instantly loved every track on both. With this one there a handful of tracks that I do really like, but the others are just ok in comparison.
Tell Me Bout It is a catchy single, but its not the best song on here. The second half of the album is definitely closer to the Joss Stone stuff we know and love, Bruised But Not Broken and What Were We Thinking wouldn't sound out of place on the other albums.
If you're a Joss Stone fan, I don't think you'll love this the same way you did the others, but its not a complete waste of money (unless you're after something exactly the same as the first two).
Tell Me Bout It is a catchy single, but its not the best song on here. The second half of the album is definitely closer to the Joss Stone stuff we know and love, Bruised But Not Broken and What Were We Thinking wouldn't sound out of place on the other albums.
If you're a Joss Stone fan, I don't think you'll love this the same way you did the others, but its not a complete waste of money (unless you're after something exactly the same as the first two).
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Now I'm the type of person who won't judge singers on their public image, behaviour, activities, etc. So whatever Miss Stone has done in the recent months has nothing to do with this review. Let me review her, by the merits (or lack) of this album and of her music.
There is absolutely no doubt that this young lady can sing. A remarkable voice with a myriad of untapped potential. The problem is-how come I'm not feeling any kind of internal emotion or artistic originality?!
It all boils down to the simple fact that Introducing Joss Stone's content is just flat, clichéd, uninspired and forced. Soul music is supposed to make you feel something, an experience which can hopefully help the listener to empathise with what is being sung. All I was feeling was a great sense of apathy and indifference. The unquestionable crowning piece of this album is Raphael Saadiq's shimmering production, which salvages it from becoming a full on travesty. Shame he doesn't have a more original artist to work with!
I know I'll probably be labelled as a 'hater' or words to that effect, but you know what? I have listened to Soul music long enough to know who's at the top of the pecking order and who's just a clone. Stone seriously needs to reconsider her future in this business. Take some time off and explore and research what Soul is, and hopefully she won't come back with another formulaic, R&B-Pop record.
For anyone wanting to hear some actual UK Soul, I'd recommend two artists, who are hugely ignored by music fans. Terri Walker's "I Am" and Floetry's "Floetic". They will probably instill a bit of real and valuable knowledge into the mindsets of some.
There is absolutely no doubt that this young lady can sing. A remarkable voice with a myriad of untapped potential. The problem is-how come I'm not feeling any kind of internal emotion or artistic originality?!
It all boils down to the simple fact that Introducing Joss Stone's content is just flat, clichéd, uninspired and forced. Soul music is supposed to make you feel something, an experience which can hopefully help the listener to empathise with what is being sung. All I was feeling was a great sense of apathy and indifference. The unquestionable crowning piece of this album is Raphael Saadiq's shimmering production, which salvages it from becoming a full on travesty. Shame he doesn't have a more original artist to work with!
I know I'll probably be labelled as a 'hater' or words to that effect, but you know what? I have listened to Soul music long enough to know who's at the top of the pecking order and who's just a clone. Stone seriously needs to reconsider her future in this business. Take some time off and explore and research what Soul is, and hopefully she won't come back with another formulaic, R&B-Pop record.
For anyone wanting to hear some actual UK Soul, I'd recommend two artists, who are hugely ignored by music fans. Terri Walker's "I Am" and Floetry's "Floetic". They will probably instill a bit of real and valuable knowledge into the mindsets of some.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Proper Nice !!!!
I have loved this album since i bought it three years ago it was the album with which i fell in love with Miss.Stone and am glad of that fact. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Julia Havard
Great Album
This is typical of 60s Soul; During the 60s Radio 1 and their DJs only played pop music and they still do. This is a great album and something different from the chart music. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2009 by Mr. Matthew A. Martin
The only ''Change'' I see is that she is even better !!!
I have to tell that this album is one of the best ever and of course the best R&B album ever! It's perfect in everything! Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by Ktar
Joss and Vinny...
Joss Stone and Vinny Jones: the new Marvin and Tammy everyone. True Soul. For the brain-dead.
Published on 17 Feb 2009 by Ms. Felicia Davis-burden
josss stone
what can i saay jos stone 3 album...erm will you like it??depends how much you like soul music!!ifyou like soul music this album is the chips and sauce... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2009 by Orjime Nyakuma
A CHANGE BUT STILL THE SAME AMAZING JOSS!
what with her wacky behaviour and fake american accent a lot of joss's british fans have turned theyre backs on her, unlike them i love her music so i bought this album anyway and... Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2008 by FUTURESTARdelux
Joss Redeemed
The lead singer of Roxette was once described by Radio 1 as "All the right things in all the right places, but simply does nothing for you....... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2008 by Blackmale
What a waste!
Another example of indulged Diva in the vein of Mariah Carey! An undeniably talented and exciting new artiste whose first album blows us all away and consequently we buy it by the... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2008 by Mr. C. Wallington
Introducing Joss Stone
OMG!! What are you guys talking about!!
Disappointing NOT. This is a great album, i just can't put it down.
You guys just don't know good music. Read more
Disappointing NOT. This is a great album, i just can't put it down.
You guys just don't know good music. Read more
Published on 23 May 2008 by D. Shaw
Underated 3rd Outing from Stone
Everybody slated this album, saying it was a different take, had a poor title and shoddy tracks!
WRONG, it takes guts for an artist to go in a completely new direction, and... Read more
WRONG, it takes guts for an artist to go in a completely new direction, and... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2008 by Mr. James A. Stevens
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