Music icon Tom Jones returns with his first album of new material to be released in the United States in over 15 years. "24 Hours" represents another milestone for Tom Jones; from interpreting a classic Bruce Springsteen track (The Hitter) to writing and working alongside the likes of Bono and The Edge (Sugar Daddy).

Utilizing modern day producing maestros, Future Cut (Lily Allen), Tom Jones' "24 Hours" showcases the best of what has made him a legend. From the pulsing first single, If He Should Ever Leave You, to the soaring I'm Alive; from the reflective title track to the emotional depths of The Hitter, Tom Jones delivers one of the most powerful albums of his career.

Having sold over 100 million albums throughout his career and still touring and performing over 200 days out of the year, Tom Jones brings his best to this latest recording and shows why he remains at the top of his craft after 40 years.

2008-11-30 -- 1/5:: Where is my Tom Jones
I was waiting for Tom's new CD for a long time, and what did I get? Thanks Amazon for having the play song function, that saved me time and money. There are 2 songs that I can still listen to, that's about it. Tom still has a great voice, and energy, but please sing some nice ballads that I could sing along and melt in my fantasies. I recommend buying this CD who love his voice only, because the song selection is very week.

2008-11-29 -- 5/5:: Awesome! Tom Jones at his best!
I have waited for this cd for quite some time and I'm not disappointed at all! Sir Tom Jones delivers the goods on all the songs here!If you are a fan pick this up!! To the person who bemoans this album as "Pop", Tom Jones has always been Popular and this album does not vary from that. Tom keeps a modern edge to his tunes here and is not merely a retro-act! Lets see a HUGE tour for this cd!!

2008-11-28 -- 5/5:: Better Than Ever
I have been a fan of Tom's from day one of his career. This album is fantastic. His voice is better than ever with an unbelievable range. The songs are pure Tom. The Hitter is a little morbid, but the beat and the way Tom sings it, you can over look that. I have heard Tom sing at the MGM three times and do hope songs from this album are in the show when I got next year. If you are a fan of Tom, buy this album.

2008-11-27 -- 2/5:: Tom Jones at his worst
Someone is saying that this CD is a must to have for his fans. Well, I will pass. I have all Tom Jones's CDs up until he switched to a new style, simply POP. The move was to bring and amaze the young crowd, and partially he did. He disappointed all the ladies, who saw him as a sex symbol, singing their favorite tunes, even being in their sixties. Drama and passion never dies with age.

Well... as a music lover, all his new songs do not excite me at all. In fact they sound like a bunch of noise.
On the contrary his older songs tell a story, about love and life and have great music. I never get tired listening to them. I am hoping that one day he will make all his older fans, especially ladies happy again. One of them is my Mom...

P.S. Two stars for the hope.

2008-11-27 -- 5/5:: Soulful, Fun, Awesome-- Tom Jones at His Best
I admit up front that I am a big fan of Sir Tom's... if he sings a song, I will give it a listen. With that in mind, I did my very best to listen to "24 Hours" and rate it on its own merits.

If you are a fan of Tom Jones, you should love this album. He doesn't "reinvent the wheel" here, he just does what he does best: belt out soulful, fun, awesome tunes. If you are NOT a fan of Tom Jones, you should still enjoy this album. If the stylings of Amy Winehouse or Duffy have done anything for you, pick up "24 Hours", because you will find a lot of that same brassy, ballsy UK soul.

What is truly remarkable to me is Jones' voice. While other "comeback" crooners like Tony Bennett, Johnny Cash, and most recently Neil Diamond ("Home Before Dark" is an excellent album, by the way) have lost a little of their voices' depth, Tom Jones sounds as strong as he ever has.

This is a great album from a great talent. Tom Jones fans rejoice... A-Tomic is back!