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Joss Stone is blessed with a strong voice and a will to sing old-school soul and The Soul Sessions is worthy of more than novelty status. Not every 16-year-old Caucasian, English girl can hang with the likes of Betty Wright ("Clean Up Woman") and Angie Stone (no relation).
Wisely avoiding iconic songs by the genre's biggest names, Stone and a production team that includes Wright opt for lesser-known tunes by the likes of Laura Lee, Joe Simon and the Soul Brothers Six--not to mention their digging out (with guest coproducer ?uestlove from the Roots) the great soul lyric in the White Stripes' "Fell in Love with a (Boy)". Joss Stone occasionally misses a connection; her "Some Kind of Wonderful" is listless and when she develops a bit more subtlety, it'll be welcome. But The Soul Sessions has a spark beyond the album's obvious good taste. --Rickey Wright
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first read about Joss Stone from the pages of MOJO a few months ago and took a note of her name making sure i would check her out, but it wasn't until a couple of weeks ago that I came across this glorious album. From the very first listen i fell in love with her voice and kept thinking to myself over and over, 16? Devon? No way.
There is not one bad song on Soul Sessions and not being a massive fan of Soul I can't compare most of these to the originals, so I can't really say whether they are as good or not. One of the highlights for me(being a massive White Stripes fan) is her cover of 'Fell In Love With A Girl' but sung from a female perspective making it 'Fell In Love With A Boy'.
This album is an excellent debut and shows even better things to come from Joss Stone. I can't wait for an album of original songs from her this year it should be a treat to any music lover.
There is not one bad song on Soul Sessions and not being a massive fan of Soul I can't compare most of these to the originals, so I can't really say whether they are as good or not. One of the highlights for me(being a massive White Stripes fan) is her cover of 'Fell In Love With A Girl' but sung from a female perspective making it 'Fell In Love With A Boy'.
This album is an excellent debut and shows even better things to come from Joss Stone. I can't wait for an album of original songs from her this year it should be a treat to any music lover.
I'll say it again: What a voice!
60 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I read newspaper articles about Joss Stone and decided to track this album down on import........and it was well worth it. Forget the fact that Joss is a really young girl from Devon, because when she sings she sounds like a Soul Legend...Aretha Franklin in her prime. There is a really interesting selection of tracks on the album, including a fab cover of the classic Isley Brothers "For the love of you", and Joss got to work with an enviable array of artists, including Angie Stone and Latimore.So what does it sound like? It sounds truly truly beautiful....it has an amazingly soulful sound to it and theres not a bad track on it....my faves would have to be "The chokin' kind" "Dirty man" and the aforementioned Isleys cover...........but discover one of this countries most incredible undiscovered talents and BUY THIS ALBUM so you can make your own decision! You wont regret it...if you've an ounce of soul in you, you'll love it!Who needs Pop Idol, with voices like this emerging?
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Although we are still waiting for our CD from Amazon.co.uk, we have managed to hear the album through some friends from America. This young girl from Devon has a fantastic voice, sings the Blues with real Soul - not corny in this instance as it's nothing but the truth - and is taking America by storm. She has also had reviews in the Sunday times, the Metro and the Daily Mail in the UK, as well as being played by top UK DJ's - and she hasn't even been released here yet. Rumour has it she has landed a guest spot on tour with Simply Red in the states - buy the CD, it's gotta be worth it.
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not so impressed
Joss Stone is my favourite artist. I already have 2 other cd's of hers. After having listened to those albums, I must say this album did not impress me one bit, in fact i just... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Pam
Equally as good as her 'Introducing album'
This first album from Joss presents a great collection of soul and pop tunes. It is followed by her second album which features some fantastic songs and her third album... Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2008 by Thomas Swade
amazing debut!
i bought this album to complete my joss stone collection and after the first listen appart from fell in love with a boy and super duper love i didnt think much of it but i listened... Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2008 by FUTURESTARdelux
Souless Sessions......unless you're twelve!
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I arrive at the Souls Sessions like the Fuzz at a Brixton Blues - and by the time you have read this just as welcome. Read more
I arrive at the Souls Sessions like the Fuzz at a Brixton Blues - and by the time you have read this just as welcome. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by Blackmale
Exciting album from fresh British soul group.
I must admit i had not heard of The Joss Stone before my ex girlfriend slipped this, their debut album, into my Car CD player. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2008 by Captain Fandango
she is absolutely incredible and this album rocks just like her other...
joss stone is a rare artist there is not many within the music industry that can sing as unique and powerful as her. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2007 by leigh leigh
Pale faced pastiche
I have to agree with an earlier reviewer who described this album as 'pastiche'. Some record company bigwig obviously thought this album was a good idea. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2007 by Red Rob
I'm Diggin' On Her !
Having won a BBC Talent Show called "Star for a Night" as a twelve year old, Joss Stone was only sixteen when this album was released in 2003. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2007 by Craobh Rua
A Classic
It is amazing that someone so young can have such a powerful voice is incredible, but even better than that is someone so young bringing a new generation jazz! Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2006 by Ek Stewart
Not worth the money
At just over 40mins for the whole album and the worst track (number 10- it's appauling) being 7 1/2 mins long I am afraid I felt a little cheated. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2006 by J. Knox
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