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Tom Jones: Spirit in the Room, Deluxe Edition
ByJones still possesses a vocal instrument easily identifiable and superior to any heard since his debut in the 1960s. He sings with a conviction never called upon when he sparred with rival Elvis Presley when the two sold themselves to Las Vegas and creative exile. He emerges with a soulful blues conviction that, while a bit on the hard Anglo side, still compels. Blind Willie Johnson's "Soul of a Man" and his own "Traveling Shoes" possess an organic core in spite of what could be argued is over production. His band is spearheaded by Kings of Leon guitarist Ethan Johns (with whom Jones shares write chores on "Shoes" and was central toPraise and Blame) who plays a host of stringed instruments, including some psychedelic slide guitar on "Hit or Miss" and a Sonny Landreth twang on "Bad as Me." Jones waltzes out with {{Bob Dylan's "When The Deal Goes Down" from his recording Modern Times (Sony, 2006). Jones perfects his efforts from the previousPraise and Blame, setting the stage for future curiously captivating music.
Track Listing
Tower Of Song; Bad As Me; Traveling Shoes; All Blues Hail Mary; Lone Pilgrim; Hit Or Miss; Dimming Of The Day; I Want To Come Home; Love And Blessings; Soul Of A Man; Just Dropped In; Charlie Darwin; When The Deal Goes Down.
Personnel
Tom Jones
woodwindsTom Jones: vocals; Richard Causon: clavioline, drums, harmonium, keyboards, piano, tack piano, tambourine, wurlitzer; Sam Dixon: electric bass; Ian Jennings: string bass; Ethan Johns: bass, guitars, percussion; Stella Mozgawa: brushes, drums, percussion.
Album information
Title: Spirit in the Room, Deluxe Edition | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: Rounder Records