JOSS STONE - WATER FOR YOUR SOUL Album Review

Despite having one of the fattest address books in contemporary pop, Joss Stone disappeared in a camper van to travel Europe anonymously – perhaps motivated by 2011’s bizarre plot to behead her – returning with songs infl uenced by her adventures. These the barefoot soul contessa added to reggae-fuelled tracks inspired by weed-fuelled sessions with Damian Marley and Dennis Bovell to deliver Water For Your Soul, a jubilant journey into (the) Stone(r)’s self-confessed hippie psyche. It’s a colourful departure but her fruity voice perfectly matches the Caribbean-vibed Love Me and Harry’s Symphony, while the vintage soul of Sensimilla and This Ain’t Love give Alicia Keys a run for her money. Stone free! Rating: 80/100