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| name = Spirit in the Room |
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| artist = [[Tom Jones (singer)|Tom Jones]] |
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| Genre = [[Blues]], [[Soul music|soul]], [[Rock and roll|rock n' roll]] |
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| This album = '''''Spirit in the Room'''''<br>(2012) |
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| length = 37:27 |
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| label = [[Island Records|Island]] |
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| producer = [[Ethan Johns]] |
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| prev_year = 2010 |
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| next_title = [[Long Lost Suitcase]] |
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| next_year = 2015 |
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{{Album ratings |
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| MC = 72/100<ref name="Meta">{{cite web|url= |
| MC = 72/100<ref name="Meta">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/spirit-in-the-room/tom-jones|title=Spirit in the Room|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=2013-04-06}}</ref> |
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| rev1 = [[Allmusic]] |
| rev1 = [[Allmusic]] |
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| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="AM">{{ |
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="AM">{{AllMusic |class=album |id=r2461458 |tab=review |label=Tom Jones: ''Spirit in the Room'' > Review |first=David |last=Jeffries |accessdate=6 April 2013}}</ref> |
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| rev2 = ''[[The Independent]]'' |
| rev2 = ''[[The Independent]]'' |
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| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="IND">{{cite news |title=Tom Jones: ''Spirit in the Room'': Spirits lift as the Voice shows he's a modern master |first=Andy |last=Gill |url= |
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="IND">{{cite news |title=Tom Jones: ''Spirit in the Room'': Spirits lift as the Voice shows he's a modern master |first=Andy |last=Gill |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-tom-jones-spirit-in-the-room-island-7766365.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220524/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-tom-jones-spirit-in-the-room-island-7766365.html |archive-date=24 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |newspaper=[[The Independent]] |date=19 May 2012 |accessdate=5 April 2013}}</ref> |
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| rev3 = ''BBC Music'' |
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| rev3Score = Favourable<ref name="BBC_Music" /> |
| rev3Score = Favourable<ref name="BBC_Music" /> |
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|rev4=[[Pop Matters]] |
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|rev4Score=8/10<ref>{{cite web|url= |
|rev4Score=8/10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/170229-tom-jones-spirit-in-the-room/|title=Tom Jones: Spirit in the Room|publisher=Popmatters.com|last=James|first=Matt|date=2013-04-26|accessdate=2013-04-27}}</ref> |
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|rev5=[[MusicOMH]] |
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|rev5Score={{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/tom-jones-spirit-in-the-room|title=Album Review|publisher=Musicomh.com|last=Paton|first=Daniel|date=2012-05-21|accessdate=2013-04-27}}</ref> |
|rev5Score={{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/tom-jones-spirit-in-the-room|title=Album Review|publisher=Musicomh.com|last=Paton|first=Daniel|date=2012-05-21|accessdate=2013-04-27}}</ref> |
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|rev6=[[NME]] |
|rev6=[[NME]] |
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|rev6Score=7/10<ref>{{cite web|url= |
|rev6Score=7/10<ref name=NME>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/tom-jones/13189|title=Album Review|publisher=Nme.com|last=Cooper|first=Leonie|date=2012-05-18|accessdate=2013-04-27}}</ref> |
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'''''Spirit in the Room''''' is the |
'''''Spirit in the Room''''' is the 39th studio album by Welsh musician [[Tom Jones (singer)|Tom Jones]], released 21 May 2012 and produced by [[Ethan Johns]]. The album is composed entirely of covers. |
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Among the songs covered on the album are [[Tom Waits]]’ "[[Bad as Me]]", Odetta’s "Hit or Miss", Vera Hall Ward’s "Travelling Shoes", [[Richard Thompson (musician)|Richard & Linda Thompson]]'s "[[Dimming of the Day]]", and "Charlie Darwin" by [[The Low Anthem]]. ''Spirit in the Room'' also includes songs by [[Paul Simon]], [[Leonard Cohen]] and [[Paul McCartney]] amongst others. |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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{{Track listing |
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| total_length = 37:27 |
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| writer1 = [[Leonard Cohen]] |
| writer1 = [[Leonard Cohen]] |
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| length1 = 3:56 |
| length1 = 3:56 |
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| length2 = 3:16 |
| length2 = 3:16 |
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| title3 = Hit or Miss |
| title3 = Hit or Miss |
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| writer3 = [[Odetta |
| writer3 = [[Odetta|Odetta Gordon]] |
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| length3 = 3:41 |
| length3 = 3:41 |
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| title4 = Love and Blessings |
| title4 = Love and Blessings |
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| length6 = 3:33 |
| length6 = 3:33 |
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| title7 = [[Dimming of the Day]] |
| title7 = [[Dimming of the Day]] |
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| writer7 = [[Richard Thompson]] |
| writer7 = [[Richard Thompson (musician)|Richard Thompson]] |
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| length7 = 3:01 |
| length7 = 3:01 |
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| title8 = Traveling Shoes |
| title8 = Traveling Shoes |
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| writer10 = [[The Low Anthem]]| |
| writer10 = [[The Low Anthem]]| |
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| length10 = 4:45 |
| length10 = 4:45 |
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{{Track listing |
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| headline = Deluxe edition bonus tracks |
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| total_length = 53:54 |
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| title11 = [[Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)|Just Dropped In]] |
| title11 = [[Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)|Just Dropped In]] |
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| writer11 = [[Mickey Newbury]] |
| writer11 = [[Mickey Newbury]] |
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| length11 = 4:36 |
| length11 = 4:36 |
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| title12 = Lone Pilgrim |
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| writer12 = [[B.F. White |
| writer12 = [[Benjamin Franklin White|B.F. White]], Adger M. Pace |
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| length12 = 3:04 |
| length12 = 3:04 |
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| title13 = [[When the Deal Goes Down]] |
| title13 = [[When the Deal Goes Down]] |
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| writer13 = Bob Dylan |
| writer13 = [[Bob Dylan]] |
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| length13 = 5:27 |
| length13 = 5:27 |
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| title14 = Hit or Miss |
| title14 = Hit or Miss |
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| note14=radio version - bonus track |
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| writer14 = Odetta Gordon |
| writer14 = [[Odetta|Odetta Gordon]] |
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| length14 = 3:20 |
| length14 = 3:20 |
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==Personnel== |
==Personnel== |
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* [[Tom Jones (singer)|Tom Jones]] – vocals |
* [[Tom Jones (singer)|Tom Jones]] – vocals |
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* [[Ethan |
* [[Ethan Johns]] – bass, e-bow, electric slide guitar, 12-string guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mixing, percussion, slide guitar, toy drums |
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* Richard Causon – piano, organ, harmonium |
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* [[Stella Mozgawa]] – brushes, drums, percussion |
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* [[Samuel Dixon]] – bass |
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* Ian Jennings – string bass |
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'''Technical''' |
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==Chart positions== |
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* Robin Baynton – engineer |
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|[[UK Albums Chart]]<ref>{{cite web|author=OCC |url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/tom%20jones/ |title=Tom Jones |publisher=Official Charts Company |accessdate=6 August 2013}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 17:43, 26 August 2024
Spirit in the Room | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 21 May 2012[1] | |||
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Length | 37:27 | |||
Label | Island | |||
Producer | Ethan Johns | |||
Tom Jones chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 72/100[4] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [5] |
The Independent | [2] |
BBC Music | Favourable[1] |
Pop Matters | 8/10[6] |
MusicOMH | [7] |
NME | 7/10[3] |
Spirit in the Room is the 39th studio album by Welsh musician Tom Jones, released 21 May 2012 and produced by Ethan Johns. The album is composed entirely of covers.
Among the songs covered on the album are Tom Waits’ "Bad as Me", Odetta’s "Hit or Miss", Vera Hall Ward’s "Travelling Shoes", Richard & Linda Thompson's "Dimming of the Day", and "Charlie Darwin" by The Low Anthem. Spirit in the Room also includes songs by Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen and Paul McCartney amongst others.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Tower of Song" | Leonard Cohen | 3:56 |
2. | "(I Want to) Come Home" | Paul McCartney | 3:16 |
3. | "Hit or Miss" | Odetta Gordon | 3:41 |
4. | "Love and Blessings" | Paul Simon | 4:23 |
5. | "Soul of a Man" | Blind Willie Johnson | 3:49 |
6. | "Bad as Me" | Kathleen Brennan, Tom Waits | 3:33 |
7. | "Dimming of the Day" | Richard Thompson | 3:01 |
8. | "Traveling Shoes" | Ethan Johns, Tom Jones | 2:38 |
9. | "All Blues Hail Mary" | Joe Henry | 4:25 |
10. | "Charlie Darwin" | The Low Anthem | 4:45 |
Total length: | 37:27 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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11. | "Just Dropped In" | Mickey Newbury | 4:36 |
12. | "Lone Pilgrim" | B.F. White, Adger M. Pace | 3:04 |
13. | "When the Deal Goes Down" | Bob Dylan | 5:27 |
14. | "Hit or Miss" (radio version - bonus track) | Odetta Gordon | 3:20 |
Total length: | 53:54 |
Personnel
- Tom Jones – vocals
- Ethan Johns – bass, e-bow, electric slide guitar, 12-string guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mixing, percussion, slide guitar, toy drums
- Richard Causon – piano, organ, harmonium
- Stella Mozgawa – brushes, drums, percussion
- Samuel Dixon – bass
- Ian Jennings – string bass
Technical
- Robin Baynton – engineer
- Dominic Monks – engineer, mixing
- Jose Gomes and Patrick Philips – assistant engineers[8]
Charts
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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UK Albums Chart[9] | 8 |
References
- ^ a b Aizlewood, John (30 May 2012). "Neither a sea-change nor a slump, this 40th studio LP finds Sir Tom on fine form". Retrieved 5 April 2013.
- ^ a b Gill, Andy (19 May 2012). "Tom Jones: Spirit in the Room: Spirits lift as the Voice shows he's a modern master". The Independent. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
- ^ a b c Cooper, Leonie (18 May 2012). "Album Review". Nme.com. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
- ^ "Spirit in the Room". Metacritic. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ^ Jeffries, David. Tom Jones: Spirit in the Room > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ^ James, Matt (26 April 2013). "Tom Jones: Spirit in the Room". Popmatters.com. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
- ^ Paton, Daniel (21 May 2012). "Album Review". Musicomh.com. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
- ^ "Spirit in the Room - Tom Jones : Credits : AllMusic". allmusic. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
- ^ OCC. "Tom Jones". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 August 2013.