Tom Jones - Spirit In The Room

Review by Omar Florentini

Album Review: Spirit In The Room by Tom Jones (2013) Tom Jones’ Spirit In The Room is a masterclass in blending genres and emotions, released in 2013 under Island Records and other labels across Europe, Russia, the US, Canada, South East Asia, and Australia. This album doesn’t just sit comfortably in one category—it spans Pop/Rock, Blues, Folk, World, Country, and Adult Contemporary, with styles ranging from Blue-Eyed Soul to AM Pop. It’s an eclectic mix that feels like flipping through a well-worn photo album of musical memories. The production, helmed by Ethan Johns, gives the record a raw yet polished feel. You can tell Johns didn’t overthink things—he let Tom’s iconic voice do most of the talking. And boy, does it talk. At 73 years old at the time of release, Jones sounds as powerful as ever, his vocals dripping with grit and grace. Tracks like “Dimming of the Day” and “Tower of Song” stand out for different reasons but leave lasting impressions. “Dimming of the Day,” originally written by Richard Thompson, feels hauntingly intimate. Tom’s delivery here is almost conversational, like he’s leaning over a bar stool sharing secrets only you’re privy to. The arrangement is sparse—just enough instrumentation to cradle his voice without overshadowing it. There’s something about how he stretches certain words, giving them weight they didn’t have before. By the end, you’re left wondering if this song has always been yours or if Tom just made it so. Then there’s “Tower of Song,” Leonard Cohen’s poetic ode to artistic struggle. Jones tackles it with reverence but also a sense of ownership, turning what could’ve been a cover into a personal statement. His growl on lines like “I was born like this, I had no choice” hits hard—it’s less singing, more storytelling. Producer Ethan Johns deserves credit here too; the mix lets every note breathe while keeping the focus squarely on Tom’s performance. What makes Spirit In The Room work isn’t just its tracklist—it’s the way it captures Tom Jones not as some relic of the past but as a living, breathing artist still deeply connected to music. Sure, there are moments where the pacing drags slightly, and some listeners might find the folk-heavy direction unexpected compared to his earlier hits. But those minor hiccups don’t detract much from the overall experience. One thing that sticks with me after listening? How unapologetically human this album feels. Whether it’s the gospel-tinged “Lord Help The Poor & Needy” or the reflective “When the Deal Goes Down,” these songs remind us we’re all stumbling through life looking for meaning. Tom doesn’t try to sugarcoat anything—he meets you where you are, flaws and all. And honestly? That’s kinda refreshing. In a world full of auto-tuned perfection and Instagram filters, Spirit In The Room feels like a hand-written letter tucked inside an old book. It’s messy, real, and beautiful in its imperfections. If you’re searching for an album that speaks to the soul rather than just the ears, give this one a spin. Just don’t be surprised if you catch yourself humming “Dimming of the Day” days later—it sneaks up on ya when you least expect it. Final thought: Who knew Tom Jones could make me want to cry and grab a whiskey at the same time? Guess that’s the magic of great music.

Artist: Tom Jones
Album: Spirit In The Room

2012

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Hit or Miss	3:41
Dimming of the Day	3:1
Traveling Shoes	2:38
Tower of Song	3:57
When the Deal Goes Down	5:27
Ain't No Grave
You Don't Knock
All Blues Hail Mary	4:25
Did Trouble Me
Charlie Darwin	4:45
Love and Blessings	4:23
Bad As Me	3:33
Dimming Of The Day	3:01
When The Deal Goes Down	5:27
Tower Of Song	3:58
Strange Things Happen Everyday
Burning Hell
Hit Or Miss (Radio Version)
Lord Help The Poor & Needy
If I Give My Soul
Just Dropped In	4:36
Soul Of A Man	3:50
Lone Pilgrim	3:4
Bad as Me	03:33
Love And Blessings	4:24
(I Want To) Come Home	3:16
What Good Am I
Hit Or Miss	3:41
Soul of a Man	3:49

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Catalog Numbers

370 188-4
370 182-0
TJSPIRITCD1
3701884
11661-9163-2

Labels

Island Records
Island Records, Island Records Group, Seconds Out Productions
OOO "Art Optimum"
Island Records, Seconds Out Productions
Island Records Group, Seconds Out Productions
Rounder Records

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CD
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Card cover
Deluxe Edition
digipak

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Seconds Out Productions, LLC
Copyright (c)	Seconds Out Productions, LLC
Licensed To	Universal Island Records Ltd.
Record Company	Universal Island Records Ltd.
Recorded At	Real World Studios
Mixed At	Three Crows East
Distributed By	Universal Music Canada Inc.
Manufactured By	Universal Music Canada Inc.
Marketed By	Universal Music Australia
Made By	EDC, Germany
Published By	Sony/ATV Music Publishing UK

Credits

Role	Credit
A&R	Louis Bloom
Design	Studio Fury
Art Direction	Studio Fury
Engineer	Robin Baynton (tracks: 2, 4)
Photography By	Julian Broad
Producer	Ethan Johns
Mixed By	Ethan Johns
Recorded By	Dominic Monks
Vocals	Tom Jones

Notes

℗ & © Seconds Out Productions, LLC 2012 exclusively licensed to Universal Island Records Limited, A Universal Music Company.
The copyright in this sound recording and artwork is owned by Universal Island Records Ltd.
Made in the EU
For promotional use only. Not for resale.
Issued in card outer and card inner sleeves.
Deluxe Edition with three bonus tracks (11 to 13)
_________________________
a replica of Island Records release – Spirit In The Room
Digipak with 12-page booklet.
On back:
℗ & © 2012 Seconds Out Productions LLC exclusively licensed to Universal Island Records Limited, A Universal Music Company.
All tracks recorded at Real World Studios, Bath, England with additional recording at Three Crows Studios, Wiltshire, England.
All tracks mixed at Three Crows Studios, Wiltshire, England.
℗ & © Seconds Out Productions, LLC exclusively licensed to Universal Island Records Limited.
Track 1 published by Sony / TV Music Publishing (UK).
Track 2 published by MPL Communications, Inc.
Track 3 published by Pookie Tree Publishing.
Track 4 published by Paul Simon Music.
Track 5 published by Alpha Film Music Inc.
Track 6 published by Jalma Music.
Track 7 published by Beeswing Music / Bug Music.
Tracks 8, 12 published by EMI Music Publishing / Three Crows Music (BMI).
Track 9 published by BMG Chrysalis Music Ltd / Blood Count Music.
Track 10 published by Art Boat Publishing / BMG Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Track 11 published by Acuff Rose Music / Sony / ATV.
Track 13 published by Sony / ATV.
The US release contains all 13 tracks from the Deluxe Edition released elsewhere, with a different running order.

Barcodes

Barcode (Text): 6 02537 01884 0
Barcode (Text): 6 02537 01820 8
Barcode (Scanned): 602537018208
Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
Matrix / Runout: Sony DADC [1x Universal Logo] 3701820 12 A00
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L552
Mould SID Code: IFPI 94K4
Matrix / Runout: 06025 370 182-0 01 ✳ 52936873
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LV26
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0142
Barcode: 6 456489 431561
Barcode: 6 02537 01884 0
Barcode (Scanned): 602537018840
Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): LT36 3701884 #120501Z12
Matrix / Runout (Mould, inner ring): MADE IN CANADA 10
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LT36
Mould SID Code: IFPI 6000
Matrix / Runout: [UNIVERSAL logo] ANZ 3701884 A0100977692-0101 12
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LV87
Mould SID Code: IFPI 6546
Matrix / Runout: Universal [logo x 4] 06025 370 188-4 01 * 52936875
Pressing Plant ID (Inner Hub): MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC B
Mastering SID Code: IFPI 0136
Rights Society: BEIM/SDRM
Rights Society: BMI
Barcode: 0 11661 91632 6

About Tom Jones

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Tom Jones, OBE (born 7 June 1940, Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales) is a Welsh singer. In 1962, he became the frontman for , a Welsh beat group and recorded 4 demo tracks in the football changing rooms at Pontypridd YMCA, known as the "bathroom session". In 1963, as Tommy Scott & The Playboys, they recorded 7 demos for the producer . In 1964, the then Tommy Scott & The Squires, met , who became Tom's manager from 1964-1986. Capitalizing on the popularity of the film Tom Jones (1963), Mills made the decision to rename Jones. Mills also wrote and scored the first of Jones' many Transatlantic top 10 hits, "It's Not Unusual". By the end of the 1960s, Jones was a top 5 all-time Las Vegas headliner (1968-2010) and was playing sold out venues around the world. From 1969 until 1971, Jones had an internationally successful television show, This Is Tom Jones. Though his record sales tailed off during the mid-1970s, peaking in 1971 with his only US No. 1 hit, "She's A Lady

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Sir Thomas John Woodward

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Tom Jones' album *Spirit in the Room*, released in 2013, showcases his incredible versatility as an artist? The album blends genres like Pop/Rock, Blues, Folk, and even Blue-Eyed Soul. What’s fascinating is how it brings together a mix of original songs and covers, including tracks like *Dimming of the Day* and *Tower of Song*. Produced by Ethan Johns, who also mixed and engineered parts of the album, it highlights Jones’ rich, timeless voice. And here’s the kicker—it was released across continents, from Europe to Australia, under multiple labels, proving that Tom’s soulful sound truly has global appeal.

Comments

tintamuda98

2025-03-04

To witness a late-career resurgence of a singer in their 60s or 70s isn't as rare as it used to be. In fact, it seems to happen more often than one would expect. Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Loretta Lynn, Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Iggy Pop, Tom Waits, and Lucinda Williams all released important records later on in life. Add Tom Jones to that list also. As was the case with 2010s Praise

vickyziwei0619

2025-03-03

QUE VOZ !!!❤️

ikhandisrupt

2025-03-02

A perfect example of “riveting restraint.”

He doesn’t oversing a single note. Other, younger singers would incinerate this. He goes for glow and slow burn. He serves the song impeccably. A master, this man.

loroloyalroyalloro

2025-03-02

A few years ago, my wife and I flew coast to coast, to see Tom open for Morrissey in Los Angeles. I kid you not when I say, I would cross the country just hear him perform this one song.

lordcar18

2025-03-01

One of my fave male contemporary vocalists. I'm 61 & have LOVED Tom Jones for probably 45 years.

d3brothers

2025-03-01

A magnificent masterpiece of vocals and delivery ?

kcalbertine

2025-03-01

Greatest Song, absolute fantastic

manu84sp

2025-03-01

I love Tom Jones and this is a beautiful cover I’m sure Leonard was proud of and loved… but nothing beats the original!

melaniemoranandrade

2025-02-28

Very beautiful!! Very touching and sincere rendition of Leonard Cohen's beautiful powerful song!! Tom truly did this beautiful song justice. Leonard Cohen would be proud!!