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Life has never been dull where Joss Stone is concerned and that, despite many who arguably find it a national sport to knock such ability, is what matters when it comes to inspiration for any song, poem or piece of art; it is not what it seems; it is what it represents under the surface. For Joss Stone to come back after four years without a set of new songs and a fresh new album, Water For Your Soul represents hope and strength for her and her fans.