Sometimes in dissension comes excellent harmony. For example, Marvin Gaye's Here, My Dear was born out of necessity and anger and is now considered one of the crooner's greatest musical accomplishments. Jill Scott's latest compilation album From The Vault Vol. 1 is similar fare. From The Vault Vol. 1 features unreleased material from the versatile songstress in an effort to satisfy Scott's contractual obligations to her former record label, Hidden Beach Recordings. However, unlike many compilations that are in dissonance themselves, From The Vault Vol. 1 is a harmonious and satisfyingly solid compilation album. The album features Scott as raw and reflective as ever, even more so than her latest The Light of The Sun. The songs seamlessly flow into the next exhibiting Scott's ability to tell one comprehensive story through each individual track. And the poetry and range fans have loved since her debut is on full display on this compilation. On hauntingly hip-hop "The Light (Piano Mix)", Scott breaks out into full-on lyrical flow spitting game about accepting and acknowledging the best in one's self. The DJ Jazzy Jeff produced Bill Withers cover "Lovely Day" is not a forced effort to sound different; it just is with Scott singing in her lower register and smoothly transitioning the classic into a refreshing contemporary R&B song. Listeners may find Scott most familiar on "I Don't Know (Gotta Have You)" and "Wondering Way (You Don't Talk To Me)" - her steady tone and emotive songwriting that is her signature sound. There are some new surprises - the final track on the album, "Hold On", imagines Scott in a smoky lounge singing sultry jazz vocals in a way you've never heard her before. "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Industry" is a fitting song for the background of the album as Scott forcefully declares she can change the industry with her music. Diehard fans and casual listeners alike have faith she can - and is. From The Vault Vol. 1 shows Scott has never been at a loss in talent, introspective songwriting, and quality music. And we are ever so lucky to see what she has in store - whether it is from the past or the future.