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Water for Your Soul
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

  • Summary: The seventh full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter features influences from hip hop and reggae.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Paste Magazine
    Jul 14, 2015
    83
    Throughout, Stone maintains her soulful vocals without resorting to diva histrionics.
  2. Boston Globe
    Jul 31, 2015
    80
    The result is a great effort from a still-striving free spirit.
  3. Magnet
    Aug 12, 2015
    75
    She dives into world music on this album, with interesting results. [No. 123, p.61]
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  4. Uncut
    Jul 14, 2015
    60
    The weed doesn't seem to have dented Stone's vocal prowess, however, and the pop-reggae vibe isn't necessarily unpleasant. [Aug 2015, p.80]
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  5. Mojo
    Jul 14, 2015
    60
    Heavy on reggae, with strong funk and grooves. [Aug 2015, p.98]
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  6. AllMusic
    Jul 30, 2015
    50
    While one can always sense the pain and joy in the mere sound of Stone's voice, some of the songs' lines provoke head scratching rather than knowing nods. Through deep, repeated listening, the album increasingly resembles ragtag emoting. Heard passively, it's all pleasant summertime listening.
  7. Q Magazine
    Jul 14, 2015
    40
    Cod-reggae and sunny R&B are the order of the day here, which as beach bar background music would no doubt suffice. But unless Stone is content with coasting she needs a serious rethink. [Aug 2015, p.112]
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. sjaqiel
    Aug 7, 2015
    10
    This album gives you the feeling of freedom. Water for Your Soul gives you a positive vibe in this odd time we live in. Just sit back put onThis album gives you the feeling of freedom. Water for Your Soul gives you a positive vibe in this odd time we live in. Just sit back put on the music and enjoy.… Collapse
  2. rb32837
    Aug 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joss Stone has grown into a vocal power house, she is exploring different sounds and its a beautiful tapestry of soul and reggae. With a very positive and uplifting vibe the album soars. I look forward to more from Miss Stone. I am sure these songs would be amazing live.… Expand
  4. HugoStone
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    Experimental, cheio de personalidade, versatilidade e muito talento que nao cabe nessa mulher, esborra. Ainda bem que ela é livre pra fazer oExperimental, cheio de personalidade, versatilidade e muito talento que nao cabe nessa mulher, esborra. Ainda bem que ela é livre pra fazer o que achar melhor sem se preocupar em agradar a degradante da melindrosa. Rainha do soul, da voz e do UK !… Expand
  5. f3r4t05
    Jul 31, 2015
    10
    no matter where you are or where you born IF YOU LIKE LAURYN HILL OR BOBO MARLEY you are going to love this album :) take a breathe and enjoyno matter where you are or where you born IF YOU LIKE LAURYN HILL OR BOBO MARLEY you are going to love this album :) take a breathe and enjoy this it''s just the beegining… Expand
  6. ErickFernandes
    Jul 31, 2015
    10
    An incredible album! Joss is one of the most complete artists these days... People complained on the style of the album and, guys, just stop!An incredible album! Joss is one of the most complete artists these days... People complained on the style of the album and, guys, just stop! She's traveling the world and knowing new sounds and she did this CD as an experiment of all this. She's just amazing! The vocals are beautiful, as always and the album is a delight. Good music is rare these days... so, enjoy it! Water for our souls!… Expand
  7. allisonjane65
    Aug 1, 2015
    3
    While not a huge fan by any means, I like Stones earlier work. This offering however is horribly bland and I can't be bothered to expand thisWhile not a huge fan by any means, I like Stones earlier work. This offering however is horribly bland and I can't be bothered to expand this review to fill the 150 character minimum required by Metacritic.… Expand

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