Introducing Joss Stone
by Joss Stone
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2007
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 39
  3. Negative: 1 out of 39

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  1. MattD.
    Mar 20, 2007
    5
    The CD has a welcome funkiness about it, but the problem remains her vocals. The songs aren't good enough to stand out much, and her voice doesn't make you feel the music like the best soul singers do. Try Amy Winehouse instead.
  2. JorgeS
    Mar 27, 2007
    6
    I think there's a couple of great songs, but generally I felt a little bit disapointed about this, her previous album was by far better that this one
  3. AndyH
    Apr 14, 2007
    10
    I really enjoyed this album. I think Joss' vocals have improved a lot since her first two albums and she's starting to deliver on all the promise she showed on those records. Her voice now has real power, and like Christina Aguilera, she has learned how to apply her voice to really sell each song and make it something special. The songs themselves are excellent, as you would I really enjoyed this album. I think Joss' vocals have improved a lot since her first two albums and she's starting to deliver on all the promise she showed on those records. Her voice now has real power, and like Christina Aguilera, she has learned how to apply her voice to really sell each song and make it something special. The songs themselves are excellent, as you would expect with a good team of writers and producers behind her. All in all, a superb third album from a rapidly improving young singer.… Expand
  4. JossStone
    Mar 19, 2007
    2
    Mis-step ---- The title of this album should be "Introducing Joss Stone's trials for American Idol!" Here she sings around the notes, rather than sings. We have guest stars and sampling of loops. Quick ..... steer away from mediocrity.....
  5. YoYoS
    Mar 21, 2007
    9
    This album is a welcome dose of funky retro soul/r&b/pop after her last two albums - not that they were bad, in actual fact I loved them, but this new sound is a lot more fun, without the worry that you might start singing along to it on your iPod in a public place. So there may not be many memorable hooks. So? Her exceptional, smoky voice pulls it off.
  6. JaysonJ.
    Mar 25, 2007
    9
    This album is awesome, especially in reference to her past albums. Most people have this negative view of her, which prevents an objective review of her music. That's a shame. Because in the meantime, you've missed out on a great album. Excellent production. So what if her accent is changing, she's only 19 - not the queen of England.
  7. RHanks
    Mar 21, 2007
    6
    I really love Joss Stone. I think she is funky and of course has a beautiful voice. Her new CD wasn't what I was expecting from her - it is lots of beats and rhythm, without the ballads that I came to love her for. It just so happens though that I was looking for a good JAM CD, and this is it!
  8. MichaelC
    Mar 28, 2007
    8
    Very good album. It took a few listens to come around, but overall it's a keeper. Good to see Joss is not getting stuck in the mode of her past two albums. Nice dose of funkiness.
  9. josem
    Apr 26, 2007
    10
    This is an amazing album!
  10. TyroneP
    Aug 30, 2011
    6
    I found it to be an enjoyable listen that didn't trigger any overwhelming reaction or emotion (positive or negative). Starts off strong with three or four decent tracks, runs out of gas towards the end.
  11. XavierBlaq
    Dec 27, 2013
    5
    With Raphael Saadiq as a producer I expected this album to be amazing, but I was left utterly unamazed by the reality of what it actually offers. Other than a few stand-out tracks ("Girl They Won't Believe It", "Tell Me 'Bout It", "Music Outro", all of which are, go figure, co-written by Saadiq) the album is nothing more than average, with nothing to make it memorable or even noticeable.With Raphael Saadiq as a producer I expected this album to be amazing, but I was left utterly unamazed by the reality of what it actually offers. Other than a few stand-out tracks ("Girl They Won't Believe It", "Tell Me 'Bout It", "Music Outro", all of which are, go figure, co-written by Saadiq) the album is nothing more than average, with nothing to make it memorable or even noticeable. This is a shame, since Joss Stone is a talented vocalist, and should have songs that demonstrate this better.… Expand
  12. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Joss Stone's most personal album yet, she does an amazing job here and her voice is still marvelous
  13. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Joss Stone most personal album yet is also one of her best work, I love her voice so much
  14. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Joss Stone's voice is breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    For the most part, Stone employs her remarkable instrument with focus and nuance on Introducing, and the result is an album full of solid pop-wise R&B.
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  2. The Guardian
    60
    For all her undoubted talent - and only the unreasonably churlish would deny she can sing up a storm - she now seems trapped awkwardly between two diametrically opposing cultures.
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  3. Blender
    60
    There's nothing remotely original about any of it. [Apr 2007, p.111]
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