The Soul Sessions - Joss Stone

The Soul Sessions was Joss Stone's debut album. Released in 2003 when Joss was only just 17 years old. Incredible in itself for such a mature debut at such an early age, what seems even more stunning to me was that this soul inspired album is by a British artiste. I am having so much fun converting my CD's to itunes, listening to albums that have been neglected. The artwork both on the cover of the CD case and on the CD itself is pretty retro, in smokey purple, in truth, quite boring. I could write about the triple platinum sales, or the awards and accolades, but I prefer to write about the songs themselves. Just one quote here, from the ...  Read the complete review

It’s an oft repeated story. An attractive blonde teenager with a great voice is discovered singing on a talent show. She is handed a record deal and releases an album full of songs she hasn’t had a hand in writing. We’ve heard this one so many times before. Yawn, yawn, and yawn. But as she herself sings on “Super Duper Love”, “wait a minute, wait a minute”. This is not the story of some bubblegum pop act, discovered by Simon Cowell or Stock, Aitken and Waterman, performing the same tired style of music for the same audiences and destined to vanish before they’ve reached their twenties. The only comparison that can be drawn between Joss Stone and the ...  Read the complete review

**Introduction** Whilst searching for the new releases on amazon I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Joss Stone released her fourth album "Colour Me Free" today. I am a big fan of her music and thought I would review the album that started it all for her. That is of course "The Soul Sessions" **The Soul Sessions** This album was recorded when she was just 16 years old and led to her success since. The album was produced by legendary Miami Soul singer Betty Wright and features 10 cover versions. Released in 2003 this album received critical reception from music critics around the world. The album features ...  Read the complete review

THE SOUL SESSIONS is the title of British soul singer JOSS STONE. This is her debut album at just 17 and includes 10 tracks. The opening song CHOKIN' KIND has a funky intro which comes to life when Stone's soulful vocals come in. The muic swings by and the powerful chorus makes this a cracking start. SUPER DUPER LOVE is a real mellow tune with hearty vocals and a great chorus that is so soothing. The lyrics are a little hippish, but still good. FELL IN LOVE WITH A BOY has some corny lyrics, but the relaxing melodies and great rhythm means it is a good song. VICTIM OF A FOOLISH HEART has lyrics that tell a good story and is ...  Read the complete review