Tom Jones

The Profile

Welsh singer known for his powerful voice and hits such as "It's Not Unusual" and "Delilah".

Born 1940; breakthrough in the 1960s; knighted in 2006; notable hits include "It's Not Unusual", "Delilah" and "Sex Bomb"; praised for powerful vocals and later career reinventions.

DeBaser's review by ez calls Praise & Blame a revelation, praising Tom Jones' voice and rootsy stylistic shift. The album mixes gospel, blues, rockabilly and country and is produced by Ethan Johns. The reviewer compares its spirit to Johnny Cash's late American Recordings.