'Tom Waits Under Review 1971-1982' is an 80 minute documentary film which looks at this extraordinary musician and performer's music during that period. Available from www.chromedreams.co.uk and www.amazon.com/...
Seedy voice fella phon these CD’s my older brother had in his collection. He was a retired junkie who aligned with all aspects of this songwriting style! Death ultimately brought the Curtain down. Miss my siblings as I am the last one to turn in the room key!
I like late night songs about barflies and junkies. And I don't like overimaginative music critics ripping great albums to pieces. They take it all, (and themselves) so seriously, there's no humour left. How can you really enjoy an album like that? Not me. Maybe we should review the critics..
I think Tom often intentionally overplays his characterizations, to sort of wink at the audience and let them know he's aware of the theatrical nature of what he's doing.
