Tom Jones - Praise and Blame

The studly Welsh baritone is now 70. It’s hard to imagine women throwing their panties at him anymore. But Tom’s still sexy, due to his ever-vibrant vocals and admirable openness to new sounds. Having collaborated with Wyclef Jean and covered Arctic Monkeys in the past, Tom is now turning to blues and gospel. His latest features some stunning covers, including Bob Dylan’s “What Good Am I?” and John Lee Hooker’s “Burning Hell,” performed as a holy-roller rave up, that signal a dramatic artistic rebirth.