Hit Mix - Tom Jones

Advantages: Some good tracks
Disadvantages: Some great tracks missed off

...hits you straight from the opening a loud crashing piano opening, this is like the idea 'Fairy Tale of New York' mixed with Tom Jones song names, mixed with pop culture references, add that Space charm and sound and this is the song you get. I always remember this song for the memorable video where Cerys and Tommy where hanging off the edge of a cliff in a car. "Tommy: What did I do wrong? Cerys: Oh, you nearly drove me cuckoo Tommy: Am I really all that bad? Cerys: You're worse than Hannibal Lecter, Charlie Manson and Freddy Krueger" 'Sunny Afternoon' (with Tom Jones) (3.27) - taken from Tom Jones 'Reloaded' album, you know the one he did with all the young stars. Nice little cover good to finally hear it without having to buy the Tom Jones album. 'Money' (4.02) this song sums up a greedy world, as Tommy singings in an eerie raspy... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Great songs, great voice
Disadvantages: nothing really - unless you hate Tom Jones

...This is a truly magnificent album – Tom Jones’ great voice, some brilliant songs & an interesting mix of other artists with whom he duets. These range from Robbie Williams & Natalie Imbruglia to Van Morrison & Zucchero. I quite often don’t like covers but Tom Jones just does them so well – they’re always as good the original & sometimes even better. There are 17 tracks on the CD, which I think is quite good value these days & I loved probably 13 out of the 17. This is definitely a classic album & if you loved the singles, you'll love the album.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average off topic

Advantages: So much talent
Disadvantages: Takes a while to grow on you

...I've always had a lot of respect for Tom Jones but never bought anything he had done. After hearing "Burning down the house" with the Cardigans thought I'd buy this even though I'd heard mixed reviews about it. I was a bit dissapointed after the first listen, liked a few tracks but that was all. Decided to give it a chance and it began to grow on me, and now I play it all the time. Most of the tracks are covers but Tom brings his own style to each of them. Each artist compliments Tom and vice-versa. There are some stunning tracks "Mama told me not to come" with the Stereophonics being the pick of the bunch. Even if you dont like Tom Jones but this CD now!!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Quality tracks with quality artists
Disadvantages: Takes a while to grow on you

...I've always had a lot of respect for Tom Jones but never bought anything he had done. After hearing "Burning down the house" with the Cardigans thought I'd buy this even though I'd heard mixed reviews about it. I was a bit dissapointed after the first listen, liked a few tracks but that was all. Decided to give it a chance and it began to grow on me, and now I play it all the time. Most of the tracks are covers but Tom brings his own style to each of them. Each artist compliments Tom and vice-versa. There are some stunning tracks "Mama told me not to come" with the Stereophonics being the pick of the bunch. Even if you dont like Tom Jones but this CD now!!... Read review

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