Ms. Stone, 16, is a lot more Britney than Whitney that is, until she begins to sing. Husky, preternaturally mature, her voice sounds as if it were bred in a black Southern church ... Veering miles away from the sugary Top 40 confections favored by many of her peers, Ms. Stone's debut album is a collection of covers, most of them obscure 1970's soul songs ... This album is on sale for $8.99 at Tower. In the stacks, her name card has a sticker on it that reads, "Next Big Thing!" It's worth listening to. Amazon also has the first two tracks available for free download. |
