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Mind, Body & Soul
Joss Stone
Retail Price (not our price): $18.98
Release Date: 2004-09-28
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
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Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
These days, it seems anyone can make an R&B album. However, recording a soul album takes that special intangible element. The 17-year-old Devon, England, native first proved that she has it with The Soul Sessions, a collection of rare soul grooves. She does it here again with Mind, Body & Soul, her first album of original material. For those who thought that Stone could only interpret vintage ballads, witness the midtempo attitude of "Jet Lag." Backed by a thumping backbeat, Stone tells of a love of so all-encompassing that it is physically draining. On lead single, "You Had Me," Stone takes the persona of a woman done wrong with biting edge and a funky wah-wah guitar introduces her "get lost" sentiment over an infectious hook. Mind, Body & Soul also features a host of moving ballads that are reminiscent of the more downtempo fare characteristic of The Soul Sessions. The choir-backed "Security" is an organ-touched tale of love and support in the wake of tragedy. "Spoiled," a song Stone wrote with the legendary Lamont and Beau Dozier of Dozier-Holland-Dozier, is a romantically lush offering in which Stone's alto caresses the piano-driven arrangement. Other Mind, Body & Soul highlights include the hypnotic "Snakes & Ladders" and the roots reggae vibe of "Less Is More." While The Soul Sessions introduced Stone to the world, this album will make her placement in the soul canon undeniable. --Rashaun Hall

2) Amazon.com
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Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5

1) GREAT   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Joss Stone has one of the most soulful voices on the planet. SO very much talent! I venture to say she will only get better with age. While her vocals are spot on and perfect, I think she lacks the experience to convince the listener she has been there.

2) Joss Stone's first real album...   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Right To Be Wrong (4/5)Jet Lag (5.25/5) Such a dreamy mid-tempo ballad. My favorite song by her ever (and I've heard her last album IJS too).You Had Me (4.5/5) Another great kiss-off from a female.Spoiled (5/5) The second best ballad, second only to Jet Lag.Don't Cha Wanna Ride (5/5) Upbeat and much, MUCH better than what I thought in 2005.Less Is More (4.25/5) Kinda jazzy, real smooth. The chorus is lacking but it's decent, regardless. =^)Security (3.75/5)Young At Heart (4/5) A decent improvement over the somewhat unnecessary Security. A groovy, mid-tempo that Joss croons through. She's basically telling all the Nay-Sayers that She WILL stay with Her Man, regardless.Snakes & Ladders (3.75/5) OK, yet doesn't compare to the singles & more popular songs & ballads from this R&B siren...Understand (3.5/5) Bleh.Don't Know How (4/5) Yet again, improved over Understand. The production, the instruments, the lyrics; everything!Torn & Tattered (4.75/5) A great mid-tempo track about being alone without that special Someone...(Le Sigh)Killing Time (4.5/5) Great ballad. Thank goodness for these last three songs , decided to pick up!Sleep Like A Child (5/5) WONDERFUL. SIMPLY WONDERFUL. Soft, sweet, down-tempo ballad.The Right Time (4.25/5) Nice vocals. She commands your attention with her smoky vocal.God Only Knows (4.5/5) Nice remake. Probably the best version I've ever heard!Calling It Christmas (Feat. Elton John) (4/5)Cover Art: BInside Art: ? (I'm buying the actual CD in January; have a P2P version of the Special Edition (2005) album. =P)Vocals: A-Vocal Emotion: BVocal Acrobatics: B+ (

3) One word......Great   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Joss Stone work embodies the one great quality of soul music. It moves you deep within. This album is probably her best although all her albums differs somewhat but not much as she always has that signauture sound to her music. Pure and Orginal soul is very hard to find nowadays but when you listen to her music it transports you back to these very times.

4) What a voice.   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Love this woman's voice. It's astounding that someone this age can sing with so much soul. She may not be a great songwriter, but it that doesn't take away from her singing. If you haven't heard this, you should definitely check it out.

5) Excellent   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
I've just recently heard about Joss. I've always enjoyed black women R & B singers. So the voice on this girl is incredible. I don't give out five star ratings to just anything. But I highly recommend this album. I ended up buying her two other albums. I personally think this one is the better one of the three. From the first time I listened to this album, I felt their are four really great tunes. Tracks 2, 3, 4, and 9. I guess the rest of the album will take a little while to grow on me.