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Mind Body & Soul
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

  • Summary: ?uestlove, Angie Stone and Nile Rogers guest on the 18-year-old soul singer's sophomore effort.

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Right To Be Wrong
I've got a right to be wrong My mistakes will make me strong I'm steppin' out into the great unknown I'm feelin' wings though I've never flown Got a... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. E! Online
    83
    The results, much like last year's debut, Soul Sessions, are spine-tinglingly great--even if there is the slightest bit of bland Celine Dion balladry seeping in at the edge.
  2. AllMusic
    80
    She may not yet have the set of skills, or the experience, to give a nuanced, textured performance -- one that feels truly lived-in, not just sung -- but she's a compelling singer and Mind, Body & Soul lives up to her promise.
  3. Billboard
    80
    [Stone] continues to reinvent soul music, injecting a very classic sound with contemporary sass and verve.
  4. Rolling Stone
    60
    As on her last album, tasteful retro organs and wah-wah dominate this batch of originals. [28 Oct 2004, p.99]
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  5. Blender
    60
    Split[s] the difference between guaranteed hook appeal and a decent simulation of emotional truth. [Oct 2004, p.129]
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  6. Q Magazine
    60
    There are rather too many old-fashioned slow songs here, and as a result, the album is predictable. [Oct 2004, p.114]
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  7. Mojo
    40
    She can carry a tune, sure, but as far as expressing emotion goes, she's relentlessly, huskily one-note. [Oct 2004, p.112]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This album is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. anabele
    Jan 15, 2006
    10
    I Love this cd!
  4. PimpS
    Oct 3, 2004
    10
    Forget about what critics say, trust your own ear. This sista put the S on Soul..Maginificent
  5. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Joss Stone's voice is one of the best, here lyrics are so good and the song so pleasent
  6. BorisF
    Sep 24, 2006
    9
    This was a very pleasent surprise. Joss steps out of her comfort zone and succeeds in briliantly mixing different styles of music with her This was a very pleasent surprise. Joss steps out of her comfort zone and succeeds in briliantly mixing different styles of music with her soul roots she tackles reggae, R&B, blues and even throws a little hip hop into the first single "you had me" she showcases her amazin voice in a understated subtle way wich leaves you room to apprtiate not only her voice but her lyrical ability, the live band, and the fabuolous production.… Expand
  7. margored
    Oct 6, 2004
    8
    enjoyed it, even after 3 listens.
  8. o.Jones
    Oct 1, 2004
    2
    Every note sounding like it's been vomited up may seem soulful to some (probably the same folks who love Micheal Bolton), but for me, Every note sounding like it's been vomited up may seem soulful to some (probably the same folks who love Micheal Bolton), but for me, that's a big no. Joss Stone is being sold as a "blue-eyed soul" prodigy with Roots back-up (what were y'all thinking?!) being used to add some street cred. Don't be fooled...It's faux soul at it's worst. She's a one trick pony, all husky vocal runs, zero emotion. A whole CD of it gets really old and monotous, really quickly. If you want what Joss desperately wishes she could be, pick up Teena Marie.… Expand

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