Joss Stone's 'LP1' on new Stone'd label

After a public battle with her record label, Joss Stone now has the artistic freedom she wanted on her last album, "Colour Me Free." She makes the most of that freedom on "LP1" (Stone'd). Working with producer Dave Stewart gives Stone a new edginess, whether it's on the all-out R&B jam "Don't Start Lying to Me Now" or the stripped-down acoustic ballad "Landlord." When Stone soars to full bluesy-gospel glory at the end of "Boat Yard," it becomes pretty clear she's never going to hold back again.

Joss Stone

"LP1"

GRADE B+

BOTTOM LINE Newfound freedom suits her