CD Review: Tom Jones - 24 Hours

Ladies and Gentlemen... Mr. Tom Jones!

I'm cutting to the chase:  Tom Jones has a lot to teach the current generation of pop stars.  He sings with range that today's singers can't hope to match.  He sings with control, he sings with emotion, he sings with joy.

This CD isn't just good, it's great.  Jones hits the ground running and doesn't slow down.  Right out of the gate, Tom lays it down in grand, powerful style.  At age 68, Jones sings like a man half his age.  There are a couple of songs on this CD that I'm not thrilled with, but to tell you the truth, the whole is certainly much, much, better than it's parts.

Here is the thing about Tom Jones that has endured through a career that has spanned four decades.  Tom Jones sings like a man.  Not just a man, though.  Tom Jones sings like an alpha male.  His style is sexually confident, and he is unapologetic about it.  Tom Jones' musical style is strong and his powers are completely undiminished.

If you are a fan of powerful, masculine, vocal tracks, delivered with a retro feel that is, at the same time, very much "today", you'll love this CD.

In today's world of girly-man singers, it's nice to know that at least Tom Jones still refuses to compromise.