JSS: Beautiful Mess

JSS

Beautiful Mess

© 2008 Jeff Scott Soto (634479850219)

The 4th solo album from Jeff Scott Soto (who has sung for such bands as Journey & Talisman) but the 1st under the new moniker, JSS, this album is a departure from the classic rock sound Jeff has been known for.

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Who is JSS?

He is an artiste who has graced many stages, a hybrid redolent of soul, pop, rock, blues and R&B influenced by luminaries such as Queen, Prince and Sam Cooke and a man who has proved, across the years that he can deliver all these genre well.

For many years JSS has been known to all and sundry as 'Jeff Scott Soto'. In a career spanning more than twenty years, beginning as the vocalist for guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen leading to frontman for many bands including; 'Talisman', the legendary 'Journey', 'Soul SirkUS' and most recently 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra'. In 2002 he set out on the long, arduous road of a solo career with the acclaimed 'Prism' and has released two solo albums since then, 'Lost In The Translation' and this forthcoming one 'Beautiful Mess'. He came to the notice of many in the industry when he provided the lead vocals for the main character / singer of 'Steel Dragon' in the Mark Wahlberg motion picture 'Rock Star. With an audience that comes from Europe, Asia, South America and North America, his appeal is about to be widened further with this new release.

In 'Beautiful Mess', for which Jeff Scott Soto has become 'JSS' he blends the influences he grew up loving into one ‘beautiful mess’ indeed. From the rocking soul of "21st Century" to the sultry "Gin & Tonic Sky" to the greasy funk of "Bring It Home" to the Beatle-esque “Kick It”, JSS leaves no stone unturned in this release, pleasing fans old & new alike. 'Beautiful Mess', which is co-written & produced by the savvy Swedish artist/producer/writer Paulo Mendonça, is a turning point for JSS who recently dubbed by many as the ‘new hardest working man in show business’ & this new album will find him touring the globe once again through 2009.

If you like the bite of Lenny Kravitz, the sultriness of Seal, the smoothness of Sam Cooke & the rawness of the nostalgic 70’s rock ‘n soul all mixed with a contemporary touch of today’s hit music, this is one not to be missed!!

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  • Awesome
    author: Melissa E.

    A must have for true JSS fans who have come to appreciate his incredible talent and diversity.

  • 5 Star
    author: shane bradley

    An all round excellent job done by jeff,i can honestly say there is not one track "I Dont Like" sorry i missed you at nottingham,maybe next time,come back soon jeff

  • JSS Shines!
    author: Indyjoe

    Jeff Scott Soto is an incredibly talented artist with an AMAZING voice – the BEST. This collection of funky, rockin' and soulful songs showcases that beautifully. Jeff’s talent really shines on this album. This CD is a WINNER and so is JSS.

  • JSS for the 21st Century!
    author: Pamela Nuan

    Excellent album and awesome new sound! I love all the variety of hard work you put into this. I have been listening to the entire album every day everywhere I go. Great job! All the best to you!!

  • JSS did it again!
    author: Lisl

    Beautiful Mess: another AWESOME CD by the best singer in the world. New surprising sound, funky and soulful. You just gotta LOVE that voice. As said before: An absolute MUST have! Great job JSS!

  • LOVE Beautiful Mess
    author: Kim Lawrence

    Beautiful Mess is BEAUTIFUL! This CD stays in constant rotation in my car, my iPod at work, and on my CD player at home! GREAT JOB, JEFF!

  • SWEEEEEET!!!
    author: Ms. Demeanor

    'Beautiful Mess' is one sweeet ride! Well crafted songs with very strong hooks. The lush vocals are prominent on this album, showcasing the superb talent of JSS. This album needs to be heard by EVERYONE!

  • JSS Delivers the Goods!
    author: Pamela Picciotta

    This is an awesome new sound from Jeff Scott Soto, one that combines all of his influences and delivers them into one funky soulful groovin' package! JSS has put his blood, sweat & tears into this release and it truly shows. An absolute MUST have!

  • Messing Around With JSS
    author: Shadow

    It's Beautiful Do ya wannna mess around With JSS every day is beautiful Filling it with his groovin get down sound You do it for me If I do it for you Let's do it baby... Your making my body move Hey Hey Hey Got to shake it to the groove OOOOh yeah, Let's do it again & again Album that gives it it's all from beginning to end

  • Beautiful Mess!
    author: Debbie W

    I love this release! JSS at his funky, soulful best! Amazing vocals, these tunes are NOT leaving my car stereo any time soon!

  • Funk Rock!
    author: Muggins

    Love it, love it, love it. One of the finest albums I have heard in years! An infusion of genres and influences that go way beyond any expectations of this artist. In the days when radio was where the latest 'happening' music was sort, these highly commercial tracks deserve airplay and broadcast to the masses.

  • As expected and more
    author: Chris Kaiser

    Anything by Jeff is a masterpiece and BEAUTIFUL MESS is anything but a mess. I admire Soto for going all out with all of his musical influences on this release and I hope he gains a lot of new fans. I can't get enough of this music!!

  • Beautiful
    author: Debbie Setliff

    The album JSS fans have waited for! Beautiful Mess is an assortment of pop, funk, soul, and soft rock with a little of the JSS signature edge thrown in for good measure! Fresh, current and real, Beautiful Mess is a testament to the vocal command that JSS possesses. The years that JSS has spent building his craft and perfecting his delivery is clearly evident with each track. The songs are beautifully written, harmonically sound and lyrically provocative. Gin and Tonic Sky is a soulful ballad imparting a mellow sensuality. Hey takes us to a fun place where we can kick back with our friends and just chill, worry free. Mountain stands out as raw, funky and edgy for the rocker in us. All in all, Beautiful Mess fits in perfectly with today’s climate of soulful pop. It’s listenable and likable, as is JSS, the man himself.

  • Excellent and Very Impressive
    author: Ryan Mayer

    This is one of the most well-rounded and exciting releases of the year thus far. I've always like Jeff's vocals and listened to some of his stuff but I was never a hard-core fan...until now that is. After hearing "Tesify", I was blown away and had a feeling this album was going to be fantastic - and it is. Jeff shows he is far more versatile than the hard, melodic rock he is known for. This release has elements of melodic rock, but also features some excellent pop songs and even R&B. And he makes it all work. These are songs with meaning, as evidenced in the lyrics. You can tell a lot of time was spent crafting these songs. From the slow burning "Gin & Tonic Sky" to pop/rock anthems like "Hey", it all gels together. The epic ballad "Broken Man" is a very deep song lyrically that fits the melody perfectly. And of course, there's the amazing "Testify" which is a classic pop/rock confection. This should be a smash on rock radio. There are many, many good hooks on this album that will reel listeners in. It should also be mentioned that Jeff's vocals are superb. He is notorious for his high and hard delivery, yet this album shows another side of his voice. He sings the songs, in a more natural register. It fits the songs perfectly. He proves here that he's not just a high-note novelty. This is a singer-songwriter at his best, proving that he can handle various styles and master them. I am very pleased with this album and I highly recommend it to all pop/rock fans who like big hooks, great melodies and great voculs. It has it all. Don't miss this one.

  • JSS ROCKS!!!
    author: Rip Rokken

    Well, not quite as hard on this release, but it's an intentional departure and a new musical direction, executed with every bit of excellence and style that I've come to expect from this incredibly talented artist. JSS is one of my main influences, and I highly recommend the new album. He's obviously put a lot of work into it, and it shows... Great work, Jeff!

  • the BEST
    author: marcos

    Desde luego, el mejor disco de JSS...

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