Joss Stone (continued)

Almost a year ago, in one of my first posts, I wrote about hearing Joss Stone's Soul Sessions disc for the first time. I was blown away by her voice.

That post continues to get comments and at one time was the top page on Google's "Joss Stone" search term. That's long gone, mainly because she has risen from a nobody to a star in one year.

We continue to be big fans of Joss and this week we got the twin benefit of getting a preview of her new album, Mind, Body & Soul, and seeing her in concert.

Actually it was the Gotham Gal and the girls who went to see Joss, while Josh and I went to see Franz Ferdinand.

Apparently Joss was great in concert. I am sorry I missed that.

But I've had a chance to listen to Mind, Body and Soul a few times now.

The first five songs are really great. The album opens with Right To Be Wrong and Jet Lag, my two favorite songs on the record. Then two out of the next three are the singles, You Had Me and Don't Cha Wanna Ride.

The record is a lot more commerical than Soul Sessions and I don't like it quite as much, particularly the second half which feels very run of the mill.

But for those of you who loved Soul Sessions, I think you should absolutely get this record.

As I've said in prior posts about Joss, this girl can flat out sing.

Comments

[Buff]

Joss is incredible on Mind, Body and Soul.
The first track sets the stage for all the rest. She collaborates on the first 10 tracks and does vocals with the soul lady herself, Betty Wright on all songs. It is riveting, absolutely a soulfut treat. Joss is sensational. She sings about current relationships, their hardships and their sweetness. Her voice is explosive with raw but refined power.
I agree with the observation of commercialism with the back half of the CD. But you got to get yourself out there before you can experiment. Take a listen and enjoy.

[aron]

this girl is really something else, possibly one of the best artists i've heard in years! and oh so cute!! does anyone know a joss stone email address or something?? hell maybe even joss's email address!?? if anyone can help pls email me

[Fataba]

What else can I say, I love her voice. She is very pretty, mature, and joss, you are incredible girl! I hope and pray that the good Lord will guide you in each and every step of the way. Keep doing your thing and stay focus. mind, Body, and soul is one of the best soul album ever made so far.

[Ahmet]

I want meet Joss Stone alooot really...I like Joss stone:)

[joss fan!]

hi guys, she is wonderful! just wonderful!!!
i love her so mutch, she is wonderful.
here to, if any one can or know's josse's mail, pleas tell me! PLEAS!!!!!
thx anyway

[Mikele85]

Hi!I'm Mikele, I'm italian, i like rock, blues, jazz!I know that this mail will not read to Joss Stone........but I hope that she contact me.....(unreal....).Joss have a wonderful voice and she's very nice..eh!
Sorry for my english and help me to contact her....thank you!

[13Or]

Hi i'm french and I luuuuuuuuuuuuuv you joss.you have a splendid voice and you're so beautiful.if you have msn contact me I will show you Paris ;) lol à plus !( like one says on our premises )
my address msn :Kirua75@msn.com

Member of the fan club to Paris.

[Gretchen]

Hi there,
I am writing on here to see if anyone has a way to contact anyone that could possibly get me Joss Stone's autograph with a little note to my girlfriend. It is her fav. singer and she recently has gotten me to like her but I can't think of a better valentine's day gift / 1 year anniversery then this. Please let me know if you know of anyway to make this possible! Thank you!!!

[cetin]

Hello Joss:) how are you?My name is Çetin Çelik.I'm 17 years old(for june).I live in Turkey.Have you ever come to Turkey?
I know English a little.I will learn English for you.I Love Love you:))))
I tried to reach you.From now on I usually get youmails.I hope,you get to me mails.I'm waiting to you to turkey.I will come from turkey For you.
MMMMMM....I tell to you myself.
I was born in 1987 in June.I live in Isparta(near Antalya) in Turkey.Do you know Antalya?it likes paradise.I'm a student in High school.I will finish it in june.and I wıll take very important exam.This exam will determine my carrier and busıness life.so ı have stress.
I'm sorry for my English.I hope it is any wrong.Do you know, when I wrote this text, I used a dictionary::)))) Do you wrıte me mails? please please
www.cetincelik87@yahoo.com
www.cetincelik87@hotmail.com
my mobile phone: 05552495135 , 05057795972
SEE YOU LATER KİSS KİSS KİSS

[claire]

Does anyone know the name of the song that Joss Stone performed when she guest starred on American Dreams?

[Bailey]

Joss Stone iz beaute m8!! Im her No.1 fan nd wid gd reason her husky voice is so soothing i listen 2 it wen i sleep.
Joss u rule! mmmmwwwwaaahhhhhh xxxxxxx

[chris broughton]

hi this is chris broughton i am a big fan of youres. when are you coming to maidstone to do a concert i really want to see you. you are very good at singing and produceing songs. my birthday is 11th april
im 16 on that day, its the same is youres. i really like you, i live in maidstone.

hope to see you

chris broughton

[Bren]

0mg Joss is so nice :P on punked that was mean. she was going to take all the heat for that little boy i cried it was soo sweet. She comforted the boy and the mom and the store worker that was soo nice ...
omg that was soo sweet wahaha i guess its kinda lame to cry over somthing like that if your a dude but ow well wahahahahaha..
im watchng save the music and joss is better that anyone ive ever heard sing. shes the best and if you want to say she isent ill hunt you down !!!!!!!!!!!!!

you want to talk bad bout joss email me and ill seriosly do somthong like realy bad to you ok .. so dont .. unless you want to get beat ...!! my email is bdbi13@yahoo.com

[Paul Carter]

I would like an autograph of Joss Stone because shes my favourite singer in the whole wide world & I also would like a cuddle & a kiss off her as,well

[david]

I think she is the most tslented girl in the the world. Her voice is awesome, and she's so beautiful and nice. i hope she becomes the highest selling artist of all time. I'm totally obsessed with her, I hope to one day meet her. She has a natural beauty that not many other girls have, and such a beautiful voice. IF ANYONE HAS HER EMAIL ADDRESS PLEASE EMAIL ME!!!! davidh1129@sbcglobal.net THANX

[Thais Dalloz]

Hi!!!..my name Is Thais...im from brasil...

i LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE Joss Stone!!
i cant belive that she is ust 10 days younger than me! LOL

i really really want to write her a letter..soes anyone knows her adress?!??!

thanks!

[teaker]

while working at glastonbury extravaganza I had the miss fortune of being three feet from her back stage and she is annoying dippy and her manager is a prick-I've an autograph to flog on ebay and to say she looked plain and sang crap would be an understatement-she couldn't be bothered. the other acts were far better

[Alladin]

No, I don`t agree.

[Ronald Zimmerman]

I am a soul sax player and I think Joss is the one the best.

[Ronald Zimmerman]

I have been a soulrock sax player since 1962. Joss is one of the greatest yet. Thank Ronnie

[claudia]

hi i'm from Portugal and love joss stone's musics its fantástic she is really fine!
i'm 11 and the first time i listen her music i still love her.
anyboddy have her email?
kisses

[claudia]

hi i'm from Portugal and love joss stone's musics its fantástic she is really fine!
i'm 11 and the first time i listen her music i still love her.
anyboddy have her email?
kisses

[fatih]

joss I love you

[heather duren]

Joss Stone you are an inspiration to us all. Your words and music has helped me through alot. Thank you. I know when I hear your music, I can always find peace, and find happiness.