Mind Body & Soul
Joss Stone · 2004
71 min · 15 tracks · blues
Soulful vocals meld with diverse genres, creating an evocative blend of blues, R&B, and pop that showcases emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Had Me — This track showcases Stone's powerful vocal delivery and emotional storytelling, making it a standout single that resonates deeply with listeners.
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Right to Be Wrong Start here — The song serves as an anthem for self-acceptance and personal freedom, capturing the essence of the album's themes through its uplifting melody.
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Security — With its introspective lyrics and soulful instrumentation, this track highlights Stone's ability to convey vulnerability while maintaining a strong sense of identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but follows familiar soul and R&B templates.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature prominent horn sections and backing vocals, adding layers to the arrangements and enhancing the emotional delivery.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the earlier tempo.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional highs and lows
- soulful grooves for intimate evenings
- reflective moments during quiet times
- extended outro for deep contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Joss Stone's reputation with critical acclaim and commercial success.
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Mind Body & Soul was Joss Stone's second studio album, following her breakout debut, The Soul Sessions. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her place as a prominent figure in the soul and R&B scenes after gaining significant attention for her unique voice and style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Adele· Etta James· Leon Bridges
Tracklist
- 1 Right to Be Wrong Start here 4:40
- 2 Jet Lag 4:00
- 3 You Had Me 3:59
- 4 Spoiled 4:03
- 5 Don’t Cha Wanna Ride 3:31
- 6 Less Is More 4:17
- 7 Security 4:30
- 8 Young at Heart 4:10
- 9 Snakes and Ladders 3:35
- 10 Understand 3:46
- 11 Don’t Know How 4:01
- 12 Torn and Tattered 3:58
- 13 Killing Time 5:11
- 14 Sleep Like a Child 15:27
- 15 Daniel 2:44
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