LP1

LP1 marks a pivotal moment in Joss Stone’s career, being her first release on her own independent label, Stone'd Records, following a highly publicized departure from EMI. Co-produced with Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame, the album was recorded at Bay 7 Studios in Nashville in a mere six days. This compressed timeline was intentional, designed to capture a raw, improvisational spirit that Stone felt was missing from her previous, more meticulously produced efforts. Sonically, the record departs from the 'retro-soul' revivalism of her debut to embrace a harder, blues-rock edge, influenced by the Nashville session musicians who backed her. Critics from AllMusic and BBC Music noted the newfound aggression in her vocals, with many praising the album as her most authentic work to date. It stands as a testament to her vocal power, stripped of the glossy R&B arrangements that defined her 2000s output, positioning her instead as a contemporary successor to Janis Joplin or Bonnie Raitt.