Tom Waits News

dankind · August 2022

static111 said:

I already own the OP...My heart skipped when I saw news on this thread...I don't need colored versions of records I already have..I need a new album or tour, or even a new live album...oh well

Alice is a top 10 desert island record for me. And it may be my favorite Tom Waits record. The gut punch of the stroh violin on some of those songs.... Dear lord....

And Blood Money just barely misses the cut (bass clarinet!), but that's only because I'm foolishly limiting Tom Waits to only half of that collection when I should just make it all Tom. Everything else will eventually grow obsolete to my ears. I don't think that's possible with Tom Waits.

I have both of these on vinyl already as well, but I might buy one of each in a color I like just in case something happens to my OGs; they are on a bottom shelf after all.

The best most recent Waits-esque album for me has gotta be Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

static111 · August 2022

dankind said:

static111 said:

I already own the OP...My heart skipped when I saw news on this thread...I don't need colored versions of records I already have..I need a new album or tour, or even a new live album...oh well

Alice is a top 10 desert island record for me. And it may be my favorite Tom Waits record. The gut punch of the stroh violin on some of those songs.... Dear lord....

And Blood Money just barely misses the cut (bass clarinet!), but that's only because I'm foolishly limiting Tom Waits to only half of that collection when I should just make it all Tom. Everything else will eventually grow obsolete to my ears. I don't think that's possible with Tom Waits.

I have both of these on vinyl already as well, but I might buy one of each in a color I like just in case something happens to my OGs; they are on a bottom shelf after all.

The best most recent Waits-esque album for me has gotta be Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

I will have to finally give that a shot then. These are great albums, but I just don't need colored vinyl versions. I agree with you on the endless nature of the greatness of Tom's music. Long after I have stopped enjoying PJ I will still be listening to Tom Waits. I'm going to spin these when I get home from work tonight. At least until my wife gets annoyed.

Loujoe · August 2022

static111 said:

dankind said:

static111 said:

I already own the OP...My heart skipped when I saw news on this thread...I don't need colored versions of records I already have..I need a new album or tour, or even a new live album...oh well

Alice is a top 10 desert island record for me. And it may be my favorite Tom Waits record. The gut punch of the stroh violin on some of those songs.... Dear lord....

And Blood Money just barely misses the cut (bass clarinet!), but that's only because I'm foolishly limiting Tom Waits to only half of that collection when I should just make it all Tom. Everything else will eventually grow obsolete to my ears. I don't think that's possible with Tom Waits.

I have both of these on vinyl already as well, but I might buy one of each in a color I like just in case something happens to my OGs; they are on a bottom shelf after all.

The best most recent Waits-esque album for me has gotta be Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

I will have to finally give that a shot then. These are great albums, but I just don't need colored vinyl versions. I agree with you on the endless nature of the greatness of Tom's music. Long after I have stopped enjoying PJ I will still be listening to Tom Waits. I'm going to spin these when I get home from work tonight. At least until my wife gets annoyed.

Hilarious. I can only listen to him with one of my friends or alone.

dankind · August 2022

Loujoe said:

static111 said:

dankind said:

static111 said:

I already own the OP...My heart skipped when I saw news on this thread...I don't need colored versions of records I already have..I need a new album or tour, or even a new live album...oh well

Alice is a top 10 desert island record for me. And it may be my favorite Tom Waits record. The gut punch of the stroh violin on some of those songs.... Dear lord....

And Blood Money just barely misses the cut (bass clarinet!), but that's only because I'm foolishly limiting Tom Waits to only half of that collection when I should just make it all Tom. Everything else will eventually grow obsolete to my ears. I don't think that's possible with Tom Waits.

I have both of these on vinyl already as well, but I might buy one of each in a color I like just in case something happens to my OGs; they are on a bottom shelf after all.

The best most recent Waits-esque album for me has gotta be Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

I will have to finally give that a shot then. These are great albums, but I just don't need colored vinyl versions. I agree with you on the endless nature of the greatness of Tom's music. Long after I have stopped enjoying PJ I will still be listening to Tom Waits. I'm going to spin these when I get home from work tonight. At least until my wife gets annoyed.

Hilarious. I can only listen to him with one of my friends or alone.

I watched Big Time for the umpteenth time in the wee hours last night. I was so thrilled to find it on streaming services.

I'd just like to see him live one more time before one of us dies.

tempo_n_groove · August 2022

dankind said:

static111 said:

I already own the OP...My heart skipped when I saw news on this thread...I don't need colored versions of records I already have..I need a new album or tour, or even a new live album...oh well

Alice is a top 10 desert island record for me. And it may be my favorite Tom Waits record. The gut punch of the stroh violin on some of those songs.... Dear lord....

And Blood Money just barely misses the cut (bass clarinet!), but that's only because I'm foolishly limiting Tom Waits to only half of that collection when I should just make it all Tom. Everything else will eventually grow obsolete to my ears. I don't think that's possible with Tom Waits.

I have both of these on vinyl already as well, but I might buy one of each in a color I like just in case something happens to my OGs; they are on a bottom shelf after all.

The best most recent Waits-esque album for me has gotta be Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

Fetch the Bolt Cutters is a Fiona Apple album? That is another one I gave a listen to and didn't get the hype nor enjoyed it. I loved previous Fiona albums too.

benjs · August 2022

dankind said:

static111 said:

I already own the OP...My heart skipped when I saw news on this thread...I don't need colored versions of records I already have..I need a new album or tour, or even a new live album...oh well

Alice is a top 10 desert island record for me. And it may be my favorite Tom Waits record. The gut punch of the stroh violin on some of those songs.... Dear lord....

And Blood Money just barely misses the cut (bass clarinet!), but that's only because I'm foolishly limiting Tom Waits to only half of that collection when I should just make it all Tom. Everything else will eventually grow obsolete to my ears. I don't think that's possible with Tom Waits.

I have both of these on vinyl already as well, but I might buy one of each in a color I like just in case something happens to my OGs; they are on a bottom shelf after all.

The best most recent Waits-esque album for me has gotta be Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

Agreed about Alice and the strings. The instrumental Fawn still gives me goosebumps after too many listens to count.

Favourite albums are so difficult with Tom Waits. I think the ones I come back to most are Alice and Small Change.

dankind · August 2022

tempo_n_groove said:

dankind said:

static111 said:

I already own the OP...My heart skipped when I saw news on this thread...I don't need colored versions of records I already have..I need a new album or tour, or even a new live album...oh well

Alice is a top 10 desert island record for me. And it may be my favorite Tom Waits record. The gut punch of the stroh violin on some of those songs.... Dear lord....

And Blood Money just barely misses the cut (bass clarinet!), but that's only because I'm foolishly limiting Tom Waits to only half of that collection when I should just make it all Tom. Everything else will eventually grow obsolete to my ears. I don't think that's possible with Tom Waits.

I have both of these on vinyl already as well, but I might buy one of each in a color I like just in case something happens to my OGs; they are on a bottom shelf after all.

The best most recent Waits-esque album for me has gotta be Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

Fetch the Bolt Cutters is a Fiona Apple album? That is another one I gave a listen to and didn't get the hype nor enjoyed it. I loved previous Fiona albums too.

Oh man. For me, you could hear her reaching for it on The Idler Wheel ... (and to a lesser extent on Extraordinary Machine), but she finally grabs that fucker and rides it out for a sublime baker's dozen of tracks on Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

Pap · August 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfFXNxLmkt4

Pap · August 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omClTUf_VUk

Pap · October 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8MZOkde3xg

Loujoe · October 2022

^^^Dude. Keeping me company bythefirepit. Thx. Got blood money coming my way soon. Had cd from dankind and lent it to my brother for about 8 years now.

Pap · March 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaIEG5qKa7k

Pap · March 2023

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March 6th, 2023, marked fifty years since Tom Waits released his landmark debut album ‘Closing Time’. Called “a minor key masterpiece filled with songs of late-night loneliness” by All Music Guide, ‘Closing Time’ features the distinctly lyrical storytelling and blending of jazz, blues and folk styles that would come to be associated first with Waits. In honor of this occasion Anti will be collecting and sharing untold stories, rare photos and more.

The album’s 50th anniversary vinyl will be available in black and clear versions as a double 180g LP cut at 45 RPM with half speed mastering by London’s Abbey Road Studios. The gatefold jacket was also specially created with thicker board and black poly-lined inner sleeves. Coming out on June 2, available now for pre-order.

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Pap · March 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSgX2TAZAbE

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Pap · August 2024

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Get Behind The Mule (Spiritual)

An Exclusive First Listen for the Tom Waits Mailing List

In celebration of Mule Variations' and ANTI- Records' 25th Anniversary, a previously unheard rendition of the song “Get Behind The Mule” will be released tomorrow, August 9th.

As a member of the Tom Waits mailing list, we are providing you with an exclusive first listen. Watch the new lyric video here before anyone else.

In this alternate take of the album's iconic track, Waits' gospel moans resonate with raw emotion, accompanied only by a gritty Wurlitzer. This stripped-down rendition amplifies the dark narrative of murder and perseverance, with the lyrics even slightly altered, rendering it with an even starker intensity than the original LP version.

Loujoe · August 2024

Thank you. Almost forgot to listen to this. Great for a stormy morning.

Pap · December 2024

https://youtu.be/NySpcFpPcQg?si=Y2E2g7dwG3J4-Sy8

Loujoe · January 30

Not Tom Waits

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q2JVdHGC_lA
Fu.king sick dude that I'm sure Mr Waits would love to share his thread with.
Wasn't sure where else to put it, but it needs to be seen by people that appricate horrendously awesome stuff. Dig?

Pap · February 1

^ Thank you! I've just posted it to the Just Discovered thread

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