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Track Listings
| 1. I'm Alive |
| 2. If He Should Ever Leave You |
| 3. We Got Love |
| 4. Feels Like Music |
| 5. Give A Little Love |
| 6. The Road |
| 7. In Style And Rhythm |
| 8. Sugar Daddy |
| 9. Seasons |
| 10. Never |
| 11. The Hitter |
| 12. Seen That Face |
| 13. 24 Hours |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Long qualified for a state pension and generally recognised as a national treasure, Tom Jones is in no need of an unnecessary makeover, which is probably why 24 Hours turns out to be such a relaxed collection. Relaxed is a relative term for the Welsh veteran--Jones still bellows like a man trying to make himself heard over a rowdy crowd. But the best moments on 24 Hours, such as a terrifyingly spirited take of "I’m Alive", originally performed by Tommy James and the Shondells, and first single "If He Should Ever Leave You", a rather knowing if undeniably catchy pastiche of the supper club soul that made his name, could only be the work of one man. The stark title track enters Nick Cave territory while "The Road", a heartfelt if somewhat overdue apology to Jones’s loyally obscure wife Linda, will either repel or seduce. The louche "Sugar Daddy", penned by U2 no less, rather exalts Jones’s reputation as an ageing lothario, even as he seems determined to shake it off. The odd clunker aside (notably the rather naff "In Style and Rhythm") 24 Hours, produced by Future Cut, a team of studio bods half his age, is an enjoyably effective collection, filling a previously unnoticed niche between Duffy and Solomon Burke. --Steve Jelbert
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What goes around comes around. For the last twenty years the boyo from Pontypridd has been working with and covering the work of young bucks like EMF, The Art Of Noise, Prince, Catatonia, The Stereophonics, Robbie Williams etc etc, in a constant quest to re-tool his 'sex bomb' image for the 21st century. While an undoubtedly iconic white soul merchant, Tom's past crimes against taste in embracing the Vegas lifestyle and treading a line between easy and full-on rock 'n' roll meant his sweaty entreatments would always have the faint air of parody: the dirty old uncle at the wedding, attempting to get on down with the kids. But now at the age of 68, Sir Thomas Jones Woodward, releases an album that utilises the zeitgeist production skills of L.A's Future Cut to make him sound like, well...how he sounded back in the mid 60s. Yes, now that Ronson, Winehouse and Duffy have put ersatz soul back on the map, it seems that the hippest thing Tom can now do is sound like himself. For this reason alone 24 Hours is a winner.
Another reason the album succeeds is that, despite a few covers, the majority of the material on offer is co-written by Jones himself. While most of it never really breaks out of the kind of lounge soul that made him a star of the Saturday night variety all those years ago, the subject matter is a surprise. Family, friends and past mistakes are all addressed here. Seasons, a convincing southern soul simmerer looks back over a career filled with many wrong turns. But the key text here is The Road, a blue-eyed schmaltzer that pays tribute and apologises to Linda, his long-suffering wife of over 50 years. "I know I caused you pain/Left you shattered on the ground". It's the heartfelt sound of an ex-philanderer paying his dues at last, and it convinces. Later on Never he again re-affirms his love for her. Bless him.
In the cover versions corner he plays it fairly safe. Tommy James' I'm Alive is the kind of material he would have belted out in the clubs in '65, whereas Springsteen's The Hitter is gritty enough to resist any messing other than turning it into an Otis-lite ballad. The only big mistake is Sugar Daddy. Written by Bono and The Edge, it portrays Tom as the worst kind of lecherous old geezer: bumping and grinding in a style most unbecoming of his age.
In the end, the Voice from the Valleys still rings true. At this age (and with a sizeable fortune to fall back on) there's no reason why Jones should even get out of bed. To turn in an album this hungry at this age speaks volumes about his desire to prove that he's still got it. And he has. --Chris Jones
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I cannot quite give this 5 stars, it is not the best album ever, but it is very, very good and should appeal to fans and newcomers to Sir Tom alike. This is his best album since 'Reload'. Although Tom has collaborated on a lot of these tracks (not common for him) there is a lot of variety here as we would expect from someone who can call on anyone in the music industry to write songs for him. A lot has been made of Bono's contribution 'sugar daddy': I thought it was a bit lazy, but Tom can make the Llandudno telephone directory sound great and gives this his all, raising it above the average. Special favourites for me are ' Give a little love', 'If he should ever leave her' (again a good-enough song made special by Tom and great lyrics) and 'I'm alive'. The latter is a real Rythm and Blues anthem, a belter in the classic Otis Redding tradition. I bought a lot of CDs over Christmas but this is the one I am still listening to.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Tom jones music has somewhat of fanatical devotion here in wales, probably the result in over 45years of writing and performing, it goes without saying even at nerely 70 he can still produce the goods, not least to say "24 hours" is very impressive even more so when compared with most of his recent 90s output, with the rather dated pop orientated hits such as "sex bomb" and the co-written "mama told me not to come" which have sunk without trace.
This album if nothing else is a major turning point, back to the upbeat funky soul songs he's become famous for, the 60's classics such as "it's unusual" and "what's new pussycat." This album even though it's fresh of the roll has some fantastic songs make no mistake about it, the best of the bunch "i'm alive" the dancy "feels like music" and "sugar daddy" ooze with passion and quality the other songs are just as fantastic as well.
Diversity on this album is a great aspect, as it combines wonderful pop sensibilities of love ballads with other more cool soul tunes, it works very well, at least i think so, tom's vocals as always are very strong and clean and i have no arguements about the production either, i am very surprised with this release as i only got to hear it by accident, a very fitting record anywhere.
Clearly anyone looking to this as a perspective buyer will probably already have a rough idea of what to expect, but this might just might be much better than you bargained for. I thoroughly recommend this as the songs on the album are easily good enough to rival a greatest hits compilation, and at this price its a steal, i don't have any criticisms really apart from probably being very annoyed if this album doesnt sell by the bucket load!
Highly recommended!
This album if nothing else is a major turning point, back to the upbeat funky soul songs he's become famous for, the 60's classics such as "it's unusual" and "what's new pussycat." This album even though it's fresh of the roll has some fantastic songs make no mistake about it, the best of the bunch "i'm alive" the dancy "feels like music" and "sugar daddy" ooze with passion and quality the other songs are just as fantastic as well.
Diversity on this album is a great aspect, as it combines wonderful pop sensibilities of love ballads with other more cool soul tunes, it works very well, at least i think so, tom's vocals as always are very strong and clean and i have no arguements about the production either, i am very surprised with this release as i only got to hear it by accident, a very fitting record anywhere.
Clearly anyone looking to this as a perspective buyer will probably already have a rough idea of what to expect, but this might just might be much better than you bargained for. I thoroughly recommend this as the songs on the album are easily good enough to rival a greatest hits compilation, and at this price its a steal, i don't have any criticisms really apart from probably being very annoyed if this album doesnt sell by the bucket load!
Highly recommended!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Tom Jones has seemed a little lost in the last few years, trying to get down with the kids and appeal to a new, younger audience. He reached his nadir with the atrocious and somewhat embarrassing 'Mr. Jones' collaboration with Wyclef Jean. Just recently his collaborations with Jools Holland have seen him give up on this track and concetrate on what he does best - belting out catchy songs with what must be the most powerful voice in the business.
On this album Tom really comes back full circle and delivers an album that would sit quite comfortably with much of his 60's breakthrough material. And that's no bad thing, he's the best there is at the powerful ballad/soul songs, and he brings all that experience to bear on these songs. An added attraction is that Tom has co-written many of the songs, giving it a very personal feel, especially 'the road', which is basically an apology to his long suffering wife.
All in all, a real return to form for Tom, delivering a catchy set of tunes with that unique voice in fine fettle. Recommended.
On this album Tom really comes back full circle and delivers an album that would sit quite comfortably with much of his 60's breakthrough material. And that's no bad thing, he's the best there is at the powerful ballad/soul songs, and he brings all that experience to bear on these songs. An added attraction is that Tom has co-written many of the songs, giving it a very personal feel, especially 'the road', which is basically an apology to his long suffering wife.
All in all, a real return to form for Tom, delivering a catchy set of tunes with that unique voice in fine fettle. Recommended.
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Tom Jones - 24 hrs
Never been a big supporter of Tom Jones but this is an excellent CD not a bad track on it.
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. Susan T. Lilly
Tom Jones 24 Hours
Tom Jones had been around 40 years and had only every sparked the vaguest interest from me. Until this brilliant album came out which is still in the CD player over a year... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2010 by Ms. R. Josen
dissappointment
Very dissappointed with this album, poor songs and awful crawny recorded music. Played it once-that was enough and gave it away.
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by Mr. Frederick A. Mawson
Fantastic
This is fantastic. I am not a 'fully paid' Tom Jones fan but this album should simply be in everyones collection.
Published on 20 Nov 2009 by A. M. Dare
Vintage Mr Jones
As I am going to see Mr Jones in October I wanted to hear his new offering. On the whole I thought it was very, very good. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by L. Joyce
A Hit
This was purchased for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day and from her reaction it is the best present ever!!!! Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by Mrs. A. Leigh-Heard
What a CD.
Tom at his best, a all round good listen and all inn the fanily enjoy listening to it. arrived in good time and with free postage, could not find cheaper any where else. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2009 by Mr. K. P. Boom
tom jones 24 hours
I bought Tom Jones 24 hours on cd off amazon for my wife for valentines day and she has always got it on in the kitchen whenever she is in there. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2009 by mark wilton
DISSAPOINTED!
Not Tom's best by a long shot, sounds as if recorded in someones's back garden!! track 11 and 6 thats about all i like!!
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by Mr. J. T. Jones
24 hours review
This is a review of Tom Jones,most recent album "24 hours"it is not a professional review ,more a feeling of how I received it and what it meant to me! Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by C. Cartledge
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