2002 album created in partnership with Wyclef Jean, features Tom's first efforts as a songwriter. The first single release is a 'fun funked up track' called, 'Tom Jones International.' V2.
2002 album created in partnership with Wyclef Jean, features Tom's first efforts as a songwriter. The first single release is a 'fun funked up track' called, 'Tom Jones International.' V2.
"This is not the best Tom Jones record ever made but it could be listenable if it didn't contain copy control. I tried to listen it in my pc. It copied some kind of program to hard disk and then a very poor quality sound was coming out stopping now and then. I was advised that it is not possible to get an ordinary good cd sound because of this control system.The disk contains the material twice: good sound for cd players and a poor one for pcs. It doesn't play in every player (many carplayers or walkmans don't play it at all)."
I love this CD
08/26/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Please understand -- this CD is NOT "It's Not Unusual"! I've loved Tom Jones and his music since I was 8 years old and I am so happy I bought this CD. I've literally listened to it every day. Pairing Tom with Wyclef Jean may seem strange but give this CD a chance!! Don't expect/think the 1970's. It's so cool to hear that great Voice singing modern hip songs. It's a bit reggae, hip-hop, dance but there are also beautiful ballads. Tom Jones is not stuck in a 60's/70's music rut and I think that's fantastic. He did great through the 80's/90's and is continuing into this century. I hope he never stops!!"
Stunning Achievement
George Nedelchev | 03/18/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The thought of Tom Jones pairing with Wyclef Jean may at first seem odd, cornball pioneer meets hip hop pioneer, but the CD effectively brings together Mr. Jones' soul instinct with hip hop. You wind up liking the songs but find it disconcerting that Mr. Jones sings about fans "bumrush the door" or taking women back to his "crib". But soon the catchy songs can't escape your head. This is an amazing triumph. Too bad this has not seen mainstream release here in the States."
A so-so album with unacceptable copy-protection
03/12/2003
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I love this guy! I've seen him many times in concert and have most of his albums. But this one is a bit of a snooze. With the exception of Black Betty and a "def-stupid" remake of "I Who Have Nothing", there is not much to recommend on this album. A pitty. What makes it even worse is that the CD is created with "copy control technology". This means that you cannot rip the CD and load it on your MP3 player. I didn't see any mention of this feature on Amazon when I went to purchase the CD. I paid good money for a real, full-featured CD... what I got was a pseudo-CD. They should not charge full price for a CD like this.Tom... make them stop!"