Monthly Archives: May 2012

TOM WAITS Part 4 – Barking His Way To The Big Time

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

As someone who came to Tom Waits’ music nearly 2 decades into his recording career, my perspective on his musical output is probably very different from fans who were listening to him years before. It’s been easy for me to … Continue reading →

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TOM WAITS Part 3 – Valentines, Affairs And Heart Attacks

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

By the time we get to Tom Waits’ final three albums for Asylum Records, he’s not introducing many new sounds or themes into his music & lyrics, still focusing on the underbelly of society in the guise of blues and … Continue reading →

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TOM WAITS Part 2 – A Little Trip To Heaven, Step Right Up!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Right off the bat I have to say that Tom Waits’ Closing Time (1973) is a monster of a debut album. On first listen it’s a pleasant collection of piano-based singer-songwriter fare that was popular at the time (i.e. Elton … Continue reading →

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