Tom Jones: Praise & Blame OUT TODAY!!!
July 26th, 2010 | By TomJones
After weeks of fantastic reviews, controversy and brilliant interviews, the day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here… ‘Praise & Blame’ is out to buy now!!!
If you live in the States you won’t be waiting long either, as ‘Praise & Blame’ is being released tomorrow!!!
Tom is extremely proud of this album and with tremendous critical acclamation we couldn’t have hoped for anything better. Please celebrate this with us and let us know what you think!
Here are some fantastic quotes that ‘Praise & Blame’ has received over the last few weeks…
“…it’s a blistering album, at it’s best when Jones and his band…cut loose.” – The Guardian 4****
“It’s grand, and at last Jones the artist is the match for Jones the entertainer.”- The Guardian 4****
“few singers are going to emerge with an album as incredible as this in 2010” – Mojo 4****
“it’s an extraordinary achievement…” – The Independent 5*****
“…Praise & Blame is clearly on of the best albums of Jones’s entire career.” – The Independent 5*****
“An album that is sheer class.” – Daily Express 4****
“…the arrangements are crisp, earthy and a perfect vehicle for that still most powerful of voices.” – The Sun 4.5 ****
“…the album still emphasises his powerful vocals, just in a more stripped back, salvation-seeking fashion.” – NME 8/10
“…he delivers an impressively accomplished album.” – Time Out 4****
“Jones’ delivery has rarely been so convincing.” – Time Out 4****
“…the album even has something of his old pal Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback about it. Either way, it’s a revelation.” – Daily Telegraph 5*****
“…delivered with due reverence, turning on the power when required but never edging into showbiz.”- Mojo 4****
“Poignant at times, exhilarating at others, ‘Praise & Blame’ marks an exciting new direction from a national treasure.” – Clash 8/10
“At moments like this, you could almost forgive the wasted years.” – Q
“Tom Jones brilliant new album, Praise & Blame is what his mighty voice is made for” – Evening Standard 4****
I’m so impressed with this CD. Tom is in great form from start to finish and the arrangements are simple but effective. Here’s a more complete review
http://www.classicpopicons.com/tom-jones-praise-blame-review/
It never ceases to amazing me that it takes an album like this for the world to “re-discover” what many of us have known all along. Tom Jones now and has always been an incredibly gifted entertainer with a phenomenal set of pipes. He was heralded when he first hit the music scene with his powerful vocals four decades ago. Q review mentions the wasted years… sad to say the blame goes not to Tom but the public and a fickle music industry that boxed him up as a faded showbiz novelty. Praise Tom for his perseverance, his wisdom and for continuing to bless us with outstanding performances that burst out of the box! Thanks again Tom and Congratulations!
Got my copy of Praise & Blame today what can I say ,Brilliant I have been buying Tom’s music and going to his shows from the begining of his career. I have enjoyed all his music and I have to say this album really is the greatest.
I love it, now maybe it will be the voice that people write about .
Didn’t know what to expect, after recent reports in the press saying how awful it was. But WOW what a powerful album it is. Tom-Well Done for trying something different.LOVE the CD,LOVE U TOM,XXXX. July 26,2010,9.15pm
Can’t wait till Aug 18. Last night in Vegas will be great!
Got my tickets a couple of months back! My Wife and I Looking forward to hearing the new CD!
can’t wait to hear his voice singing the new music. Will make a purchase on July 27. That voice is still great.
wouwwwwwwwwwwwwwww the album is also out in holland ,yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss,gr truus bakker
Album “Praise & Blame” appeal me. Lyrics hit my mind.Your voice and interpretation is excellent.All the best from Jasia.