Water for Your Soul
Joss Stone · 2015
64 min · 14 tracks · blues
A vibrant blend of soul and reggae, infused with Joss Stone's powerful vocals and heartfelt lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Me Start here — The opening track sets an intimate tone with its soulful delivery and romantic theme, encapsulating the album's exploration of love.
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This Ain't Love — This song combines funk elements with poignant lyrics about unreciprocated feelings, highlighting Stone's ability to blend genres seamlessly.
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Clean Water — With its socially conscious message and uplifting melody, this track stands out as a call for environmental awareness and personal reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends reggae and soul effectively, showcasing strong vocals and rhythmic consistency while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of reggae rhythms across multiple tracks, with syncopated guitar and bass lines driving the arrangements.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements, particularly in the choruses, creating an interactive feel that invites listener participation.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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
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whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- emotive vocals for reflective moments
- soulful warmth for cozy evenings
- uplifting vibes for relaxed gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer high-energy beats
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Joss Stone's successful transition into reggae influences in her later career.
- Themes
- environmental awareness· intimate romance· reggae-infused soul
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Water for Your Soul marks Joss Stone's seventh studio album, following her previous release, The Soul Sessions Vol. 2 in 2012. At this point in her career, Stone was reinvigorating her sound, exploring deeper influences from reggae and world music after a decade in the industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Adele· Etta James· Leon Bridges
Tracklist
- 1 Love Me Start here 5:06
- 2 This Ain't Love 4:28
- 3 Stuck on You 4:18
- 4 Star 5:07
- 5 Let Me Breathe 5:15
- 6 Cut the Line 4:06
- 7 Wake Up 4:44
- 8 Way Oh 5:49
- 9 Underworld 4:08
- 10 Molly Town 3:34
- 11 Sensimilla 4:17
- 12 Harry's Symphony 3:54
- 13 Clean Water 4:30
- 14 The Answer 4:46
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