
Foreign Affairs finds Tom Waits diving deep into the noir alleyways of jazz, rock, and blues, painting moody scenes of late-night life in the city. Released in 1977 and produced by Bones Howe, this is Waits at his cinematic best, with every performance captured live in the studio alongside a full orchestra, creating a vivid, atmospheric soundscape.
The album features standout moments like the classic "Burma Shave" and a memorable duet with Bette Midler on "I Never Talk to Strangers." With its direct-to-tape recording and printed inner sleeve featuring lyrics, Foreign Affairs offers a raw, immersive listening experience, making it a standout in Waits' legendary discography.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Asylum Records
- Genre: Jazz, Rock, Blues
- Release Date: 1977
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TRACKS
A1. Cinny's Waltz
A2. Muriel
A3. I Never Talk To Strangers
A4. Medley: Jack & Neal / California, Here I Come
A5. A Sight For Sore Eyes
B1. Potter's Field
B2. Burma-Shave
B3. Barber Shop
B4. Foreign Affair
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