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In the run-up to this, her third album, Joss Stone told a phalanx of glossy magazines that the difference between this disc and the two that preceded it was a newfound clarity of vision. Whereas the other records--their gold status notwithstanding--represented the fumblings of a huge-voiced kid being bossed around by experienced music-biz types, this one, she promised, would reveal the real her. Thus, the titular "introduction." To which anybody who spins the 14 groovy and fully unbuttoned tracks herein will wish to reply not "nice to meet you"--far too lame a sentiment for so fully realized a disc--but "Where have you been all my life?" As good as Joss Stone's previous efforts are, Introducing Joss Stone represents a giant step forward: there's a freshness to these songs that suits her age (19 as of the album's release) and a funkiness that suits modern pop sensibilities. There's also a cross-hatching of visions with artists like Lauryn Hill and Common that will rightly advance her reputation as an artist who can sling disco, R&B, and rock almost as convincingly as soul. Splicing girl-group harmonies with blaxploitation-style funk with Joplin-esque and, at times, Shelby Lynne-reminiscent vocals, Stone works these Raphael Saadiq-produced beats with the stealth and steadiness of a '70s-era legend who's still going strong. "Girl They Won't Believe It," she wails against the tight hoo-hoo harmonizing of talented backup singers on the opening track; get a load of how much she's accomplished in the space of three albums, and you won't believe it, either. --Tammy La Gorce

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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 06, 2008 Type: User Review

Bruised but not Broken

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.
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 14, 2008 Type: User Review

Original, Sensual, Rhythmic Bluesy Sound

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...
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 04, 2008 Type: User Review

Awesome soulful voice

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.
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From: Amazon Posted: Feb 17, 2008 Type: User Review

Great voice

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!
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 14, 2008 Type: User Review

Okay

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...
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