Top tracks — play these first
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Sexbomb — 'Sexbomb' exemplifies the album's playful energy, blending cheeky lyrics with a catchy melody that helped redefine Tom Jones for a new audience.
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Mama Told Me Not to Come — This cover of the classic song highlights Jones' ability to infuse new life into familiar tracks, showcasing his powerful vocal delivery and charismatic style.
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Lust for Life — The energetic rendition captures the spirit of Iggy Pop's original while adding a soulful twist, demonstrating Jones' versatility across genres.
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Burning Down the House Start here — This dynamic cover transforms Talking Heads' hit into an exuberant showcase of Tom Jones' vocal prowess and stage presence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends classic covers with modern production, showcasing Jones' vocals but lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- Each track is arranged to highlight Tom Jones' vocal prowess, often layering instrumentation that complements his voice without overshadowing it.
- Several tracks incorporate contemporary pop production techniques, including electronic elements and modern rhythms, which contrast with the classic blues influences.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- engaging sing-along moments
- varied emotional expressions
- dynamic pacing throughout
- short, punchy tracks
- nostalgic yet refreshing vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Revitalized Tom Jones' career and achieved mainstream success with 'Sexbomb'.
- Themes
- cheeky seduction· millennial pop revival
- Career context
- At the turn of the millennium, Tom Jones was revitalizing his career with 'Reload', which marked his return to mainstream popularity after years of fluctuating success. Released in 1999, this album featured a mix of covers and original songs, showcasing a modern sound that appealed to both long-time fans and a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Cocker· Engelbert Humperdinck· Wilson Pickett
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Sometimes We Cry
The narrative shifts from reflective sorrow to poignant acceptance as the narrator contemplates love lost amidst emotional turmoil.
This progression from despair to acceptance reveals a nuanced understanding of vulnerability and resilience within personal relationships.
Tracklist
- 1 Burning Down the House Start here 3:39
- 2 Mama Told Me Not to Come 3:00
- 3 Are You Gonna Go My Way 3:27
- 4 All Mine 3:59
- 5 Sunny Afternoon 3:26
- 6 I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone 3:40
- 7 Sexbomb 3:31
- 8 You Need Love Like I Do 3:49
- 9 Looking Out My Window 3:20
- 10 Sometimes We Cry 5:00
- 11 Lust for Life 3:42
- 12 Little Green Bag 3:49
- 13 Ain't That a Lot of Love 2:42
- 14 She Drives Me Crazy 3:35
- 15 Never Tear Us Apart 3:08
- 16 Baby, It's Cold Outside 3:41
- 17 Motherless Child 5:09
- 18 Sexbomb (Peppermint disco radio mix) 3:54
- 19 You Need Love Like I Do (7th District radio mix) 3:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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