Is At This Moment a good place to start with Tom Jones?

Yes, At This Moment is recommended as a starting point for new Tom Jones listeners. Soulful ballads and polished pop intersect, showcasing Tom Jones's powerful voice over lush instrumentation. By 1989, Tom Jones was in a phase of rediscovery, transitioning from his earlier fame in the '60s to a contemporary audience. 'At This Moment' marked his return to the music scene after a brief hiatus, as he aimed to revitalize his career with a new sound that included pop and soul influences.

Who is At This Moment for?

At This Moment works well if you're into steady emotional flow throughout, soulful ballads for reflection and intimate moments of connection.

How many songs are on At This Moment?

At This Moment has 10 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

At This Moment

Tom Jones · 1989

45 min · 10 tracks · blues

Soulful ballads and polished pop intersect, showcasing Tom Jones's powerful voice over lush instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Kiss Start here — This cover stands out for its sensual delivery and energetic arrangement, highlighting Jones’s vocal range and charisma.
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At This Moment — The title track captures an emotional depth that resonates with listeners, featuring poignant lyrics paired with a heartfelt performance.
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Move Closer — This track showcases a smooth blend of pop and soul, allowing Jones to demonstrate both his vocal prowess and emotional connection to the material.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid craftsmanship and vocal strength but lacks standout compositions and cohesion.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track, 'Kiss', followed by a sequence of ballads that maintain a consistent emotional tone.
Each song features lush instrumentation, often including strings and horns, which complement Jones's powerful vocal delivery.
The cover of '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' is arranged with a slower tempo and soulful interpretation, contrasting with the original's rock energy.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady emotional flow throughout
soulful ballads for reflection
intimate moments of connection
late-night listening with warmth

Maybe skip if you

seekers of fast-paced tracks
prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Revitalized interest in Tom Jones's music during the late '80s.
Themes: romantic longing· 80s pop revival
Moods: Melancholy· Romantic
Career context: By 1989, Tom Jones was in a phase of rediscovery, transitioning from his earlier fame in the '60s to a contemporary audience. 'At This Moment' marked his return to the music scene after a brief hiatus, as he aimed to revitalize his career with a new sound that included pop and soul influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Joe Cocker· Engelbert Humperdinck· Wilson Pickett