This fifth release from Miss Jones, the First Lady of soul revivalism, is more than just soul. Okay, yes, it’s not a new album. In fact, it’s a collection of rarities previously only available as download tracks – but that should in no way detract from its importance. The woman has such a powerhouse voice and the band is so tight; it knows how to not only be soulful, but also get funky and all the way back again. When I Come Home is an obvious stand-out track. Whether you’re a Jones devotee (and let’s face it, if you love soul and you’ve seen her live, you know what I mean) or a new fan, this is an excellent way to collect hard-to-find tracks, while perhaps acting as a stop-gap for those of us anxiously awaiting their next soulful odyssey.

Michael Wallace is from Readings Carlton