One of y boyfriends favorite songs is on this CD which is what got me to purchuse this CD. After receiving it I found it to have a lot of good songs. This is one that I enjoy.

Joss Stone is an original. Her gritty, visceral, sensual voice is unforgettable. It is amazing to hear a young, white British female vocalist sing R & B. I first heard Joss Stone in July 2007 during the special televised fund-raiser sponsored by Prince William and Prince Harry on behalf of Princess Diana on her birthday. Next, I heard Joss Stone sing "Put Your Hands on Me" on Jimmy Kimmel Live. It was then I knew I had to buy some of her music.

My favorite tracks on this CD are: "Tell Me 'bout It", "Put Your Hands on Me", "Baby, Baby, Baby", "Tell Me What We Gonna Do Now", "Bruised but not Broken", and "What Were We Thinking". Most of the lyrics are written by Joss Stone and Rapheal Saddiq (one of the muscians) which proves she is multi-talented and creative. Her down-to-earth, tell-it-like-it-is style is highly appealing. Her smoky, sultry voice is unforgettable. I deduct one star for the Intro called "Change" done by Vinnie Jones which detracts from quality of the CD. It is a turn off and does not set a good example for the contents of the CD, most of which is excellent. Erika Borsos [pepper flower]

everything i could hope for and more; i have her earlier cd's and this stands up to them; the girl rocks

I saw Joss Stone on The Graham Norton Show and her beautiful soul-filled voice was captivating. My favorite songs are "Tell Me 'Bout It", "Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now" and "Put Your Hands On Me", but they are all really good.

I heard this girl on Austin City Limits and WOW! She sings from the same place inside that Janis Joplin reached from. Superb talent.

Definitely a great voice, I love almost all the songs of this album, especially "Tell me 'bout it" and "Tell Me What We Are Gonna Do Now". She has a really soulful voice, you should buy her CD!

Saw Joss Stone on DWTS and loved it so I bought the CD and it is really good. Put Your Hands on Me Baby is the best track!

I really like Joss Stone. A true fan. This is a good record overall my only complaint is that most of the songs sound alike. I would have liked to see her come out of her zone alittle more. Mix it up alittle like on previous Records. She gets a solid B on this one!

Ordered on 7/12/07, shipped 9/12/07. Delivery promised for 19/12/07 but still not arrived. Complained on 3/1/08, another shipped on 4/1/08 and delivery promised on 14/1/08. DZuring the week before Christmas we were receiving regular emails from you advertising this item as in stock and promising delivery before Christmas.

I liked Joss Stone's first two albums but really hated this one. It was like the producers wanted to throw every rap and funk effect possible into the mix. Her voice still sounds great, but the material was very weak. This one sounded way too much like a rap release for my tastes.

Joss Stone's third album, Introducing Joss Stone, holds out to us the promise that finally we shall hear Joss Stone as she wants to be heard. The CD has strong numbers although there are a few moments that could be polished or even deleted. Overall, however, this is a strong album.

The album begins with "Change" which has that intro people talk about by ex-soccer star Vinnie Jones. Although Vinnie speaks his lines well, I don't care for the intro. The CD then goes immediately into "Girl They Won't Believe It." "Girl They Won't Believe It" is a peppy, upbeat and slightly jazzy number about how a woman has found finally found love in this rough love. The backup chorus, percussion and guitar also bolster Joss's performance. Joss sings this perfectly--and that's great! In addition, "Tell Me 'Bout It" sports that hip hop flavor as Joss sings of how she wants loving from her man every day. The backup chorus smacks of hip hop and 1960s soul/R&B--all at the same time; this impresses me. The funky melody works well, too, with some great percussion and drums.

"Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now" features Joss singing with Common; and the mixture of rap and a somewhat more soulful ballad works well. Joss sings this perfectly; and Common provides great extra vocals for "Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now." The female backup chorus works well yet again; and the catchy melody helps this number along, too. "Put Your Hands On Me" gives us another hip hop flavored ballad with strong percussion; Joss sings soulfully of a man who has stolen her heart. Joss's vocals impress me greatly on "Put Your Hands On Me." Moreover, "Bad Habit" features Joss singing soulfully of how she knows that her man is no good for her; but she can't separate from him because their romantic times together are so good. Once again Joss uses a female backup chorus to great advantage on "Bad Habit."

"Bruised But Not Broken" explores the story of a woman who lost at love--but she vows to recover; and you know she will by the way Joss sings this ballad. Joss sings this soulfully with all her heart; listen for great percussion as the backup chorus enhances the natural beauty of "Bruised But Not Broken." Excellent!

The liner notes have all the lyrics to the songs; and the artwork is really great!

Overall, despite the completely unnecessary intro by Vinnie Jones, this album by Joss Stone truly shines as Joss displays her natural ability to perform some pretty awesome numbers. Joss also performs with Common on "Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now;" and she sings with Lauryn Hill on "Music." I highly recommend this for Joss Stone fans; and people who like pop music will enjoy this album tremendously.

Four and one-half stars.

Wasn't really a fan of Joss Stone but took a chance and now I'm glad I did . I'm so feeling this album

Initially I was a little iffy about buying this CD upon reading some of its reviews. I realize this CD was not as well-recieved by fans of the old album, but I thought it was very enjoyable. I find myself putting this CD on quite frequently and listening to the entire thing (which is a big thing for me, I often skip around). It is very different from her last CD, but really, it is just as good. If you are not going to be upset that it is not an extention of her previous album, I say give it a chance.

i like joss stone , love her voice but did not like the set of songs , i gave it away

I always have a had time buying a CD because I'm never sure if i will like the whole thing or just one song, I took a chance & am very glad I did! I LOVE this whole CD!!!!! Her voice is incredable & the songs are well written. This is a CD I will listen to for years to come!!!

I will admit i slept on this album when it first came out. I've only had it for a day but i have listened to the album entirely and i can't really say there's anything i don't like about this album (well aside from Lauryn Hill off beat rapping on music). But even that track is a 4 with Lauryn keeps it from being a solid 5. Right now my fave on this album is Put Your Hands on Me. The girl can blow and this particular track proves it. Yes it's not as bluesy as her earlier work and instead leans more toward R&B but ain't nothing wrong with that. This album is HOT!!

This album has some gems in them, not the least being MUSIC and "Tell me what we..."

Her talent glows like her voice and this is Idli and Vada with Sambar and Chutney amid a plate full of offers of McMuffins.

Grab it.

My aunt used to talk about Joss Stone all the time but I never knew who she was. Even after hearing "What We Gonna Do Now", I still never really knew who she was. It was not until I was listening to the song "Bruised But Not Broken" on a cable music station that I fell in love with her music. I decided to adopt this phrase as my mantra and ask all my friends to get her CD.

Now honestly, there are a a couple of songs that are over the top, but overall I was pleased. And I like Raphael Saadiq also so I was excited about the purchase. This the kind of CD that the more you listen to it, the more you like.

Some great stuff in here, and I really do enjoy JS's voice. Listening to this CD gave me this urge to go research older Stevie Wonder for some reason...I suspect that's a good sign. For some reason, though, I like her previous effort more. It's going to be interesting to continue to watch this still-young artist continue to develop.

If you're looking for a great follow up to her first CD, you'd be hard pressed to find it here. "Introducing Joss Stone" sounds nothing like her first album, all of the songs are R&B based (not the jazz/blues/soul music of the first) and most of the lyrics I couldn't understand. I would think twice in purchasing this if you really liked the first album and are expecting something similar.

I love Joss Stone's voice. There's no denying it, the girl's got a set of pipes that are un-matched in this current generation of musicians, but I'm not sure Joss has found her groove yet.

Admittedly, at 14 she was too young to make the important decisions to launch her career, but this girl's been through more changes than the weather.

I think when she really hits her groove, folks will stop comparing her to Shelby Lynne, etc. It'll happen, but 19 may still be too young.

You want to hear a great Brit chick with more heart and identity, you need to listen to "Put your Records On" by Corrine Bailey Rae. Corrine doesn't have Joss' voice, but she's got down who she is.

There are two 5-star songs on this CD: "Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now" and "Girl They Won't Believe It". The other songs bring this CD down to 4-stars.

I think this is the 5th review I have written today, so I guess you will have to deal with the silly puns. What you don't have to deal with is some lame R&B album. Joss Stone is squarely on the map with this effort. Buy this thing baby!

She has a rich voice and knows how to turn a phrase. Her style is not indicative of Joss turning 20 this year. If she is this good now, I can't wait to see what she has produced over a 20 or more year career.

Get this one because it she has a lot to offer, and this I think is only the beginning.

Kevin

I put the CD on at work and declined to tell anyone who was singing until it was over. They had never heard of her but they were fans now. They were all dancing in their seats and wanted to buy the CD! They did not imagine a 19 year old British girl singing with so much funk and soul.

This an ALBUM. You truly can listen and enjoy from beginning to end. It wasn't created to just release one or 2 hit singles. She just keeps getting better and better. Cant wait to see her in concert!

This is my first Joss stone album, but I0m sure it won't be the last.
Excellent music, warm voice, the right rithm to dance all the night.
Thanks Joss

Roll your windows down and crank this one up, because Ms. Stone hit the spot on this one. The summer hits were lighting up my town these past few weeks cuz I can't get enough of Joss's new album!!!

Soul music comes in different shapes and sizes, appealing to either a small population of listeners or a large cross section of R&B fans. But when a new soulful talent comes out of left field and they aren't black, people pay attention. Look at Jon B, Lisa Stansfield, Teena Marie, and other non-blacks who have made great strides for R&B and soulful Pop music. Fast forward to today, and you'll see people like Amy Winehouse, Christina Aguilera, and the strikingly soulful Joss Stone continuing that trend. Joss Stone started off covering old soul classics with The Soul Sessions and eventually released her first original album in 2004 called Mind, Body & Soul. But with dissipating buzz, Joss Stone and company felt it was necessary to re-up and try again with Introducing Joss Stone. She reportedly had more control over the sound and direction of her latest effort. And frankly, it's just as good as when mentors and more experienced personnel helped out on her previous work. The album starts off very strong with the organic, old school sound of "Girl They Won't Believe It," the infectious "Headturner," and the funky "Tell Me About It." Common pops up on "Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now" and the 'feel good' nature of "Arms Of My Baby" puts that song over as well. But the monster ballad (and a no brainer for a future single) has to be the liberating "Bruised But Not Broken," a song that has the potential to inspire many people through any tough times they may be experiencing. There are a few questionable moments on this album, namely the odd offering from Lauryn Hill on "Music" and the occasional over-singing on some of the songs. But Introducing Joss Stone is actually a good album from Miss Stone. The flow from song to song is rather seamless, giving the indication that Joss Stone either learned from previous mentors what to do...or what not to do when making an album. Now she has to seriously get her grind on because there are a lot of women in Soul Music who have those same aspirations...no matter if they are White, African-American, or Latina.

I was SO psyched for this new album, even more so after hearing Joss talk 'behind the scenes' about the history of each track, so I was taken aback a bit at first listen. But the more I play the CD the more I have grown obsessed with it! ESPECIALLY knowing the story behind the blood sweat and tears that went into making it and the meanings behind the songs.

I'm a bit disappointed in 'radio' for not playing it more, though it isn't such a commerical-airplay album, and doesn't need to be. Bravo for yet another young artist (like Kelly Clarkson) to stand up and dare to bare all and go against the mainstream to create an album of music for the sake of making the MUSIC and not to make "hits"

And now I am MORE psyched than ever to see her perform live this fall!

I heard her first album and it was okay. Nothing to really shout about. I took a chance to buy her 2nd new album claming it was good. I played it once and never will play again. Her voice is drowned out by the mixed up garbage they call music playing in the background. I think she has a voice but she needs new songwriters and producers. I can see why she's really not that popular with the american audience. Amy Winehouse album is more enjoyeable to listen to than this R&B crap. At least she writes her own songs. Do yourself a favor and buy Amy Winehouse instead of this annoying album. This and barbie doll, plastic, mask heavy make-up wearing beyonce are the worst clowns I have ever heard.

I believe that the third album is the one that consolidates an artist, and after buying her previous two cd's, I found Joss at her very best so far.
This album shows a much mature Joss (just by checking the photos on the cd you'll notice it) who has changed her style a little bit. Even though she keeps her roots now she is funkier, she has more rhythm, and this album really cheers you up, and a good thing is that among the great rhythm you can find ballads.
The album starts with a Vinnie Jones's intro that it's perfectly followed by from my point of view one of the best songs on the cd. The beated up "GIRL THEY WON'T BELIEVE IT" which really lifts you up. This song really embraces you the the album. Then there is "HEADTURNER" which is follwed by the lead single "TELL ME `BOUT IT" another great track. One of my favorites is "TELL ME WHAT WE'RE GONNA DO 'BOUT IT" where features Common. On "MUSIC" you can find Joss next to Lauryn Hill and among the highlights are "BRUISED BUT NOT BROKEN" and "WHAT WERE WE THINKING".
"Introducing..." has really made a big impression in the U.S. The album debuted on Billboard's Top 200 Albums at #2 and just after a couple of weeks was certified Gold but I still wonder why the first single didn't find a place at least on the American Top 50 when this girl is really talented and has an amazing voice and performs flawlessly. Well I think that sometimes that's better because when a singer is always on TV or radio you just start to hate him/her.
To finish I can only say to give this one a shot is very good so far it's for me the best album released on 2007 so far.

If you just want to sit down after a stressful day this is the cd to put on. Its just good. And its worth it.

I have been listening such an amount of mediocre artists nowadays that is difficult to believe that music will be saved in the near future, but Joss Stone is the worst among the worsts. Absolutely talentless, I start to think how she got to record even one album, taking into consideration the inside photo of her with that black man I can imagine. Lets get rid of these mediocre artists and save American musical environment forever. Joss Stone go do anything else, music it is not your job. You should consider that inside photo with that black man and think better about your real profession and about your real talent that is clear now to everyone. I can imagine you singing hand in hand with madonna(the greatest mediocre ever, and beyonce, what a disaster, you are simply ridiculous, return to England and leave us alone, we deserve better things than you.

Not really impressed with this. I actually gave it away shortly after buying it.

I must admit that I probably would never have even looked twice at this album were it not for Amy Winehouse's Back to Black and the comparisons drawn between this, that and some others (notably Lily Allen's pitiful attempt).
And yet, here I am, pleasantly surprised by this artist that I don't know much about. She has thick vocal range with deep soul and feel and I am genuinely pleased with the sound she pulls off. I will check out her other works for sure.
All the songs are at least good, but the standout is, by far, "Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now". I haven't heard such sweet soul since Gladys Knight belted out "Midnight Train to Georgia" or Etta James crooned "At Last".

I AM IMPRESSED!!!!!

Love the album. Highly recommended.

Joss Stone's newest release is really quite good, if you ask someone who hasn't heard her first two albums. I leapt in with both feet and am quite impressed. She's got a great voice, and what I thought was, "Oh, this is what it'd sound like if an "old-fashioned" 1960's/70's soul/R&B singer tried to do songs today." Which is, if you ask me, quite refreshing. Yeah, you've heard her style(s) before. But hearing new music based on a tried-and-true recipe, and done fairly well, thank you very much, is a great thing. It is definitely in my current rotation. Sure she's young. Sure she's got stuff to learn still. But this is a great start and an easy-to-listen-to record, even if she does over-belt some of the songs. Haven't we all done that in the shower or car on the way to work?