Tom Waits' Frank's Wild Years is the tenth studio album from one of rock and roll's most distinctive and unconventional voices. Released in 1987 on Island Records, the album is subtitled "Un Operachi Romantico in Two Acts" and rounds out a loose trilogy that began with Swordfishtrombones. Written with his longtime collaborator and wife Kathleen Brennan, the album blends jazz, blues, and theatrical storytelling into a singular listening experience that only Tom Waits could deliver.
This 2023 reissue from UMe brings Frank's Wild Years back to life with audio newly remastered from the original production master tape, supervised by Waits and Brennan themselves. The record is housed in a faithful reproduction of the original gatefold sleeve, making it a welcome addition to any serious collection. Tracks like "Way Down in the Hole" and "Innocent When You Dream" stand as enduring highlights in Waits' remarkable catalog, and hearing them in this form is a reminder of just how timeless and adventurous this album truly is.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: UMe
- Genre: Jazz, Stage & Screen
- Release Date: 09/22/2023
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TRACKS
A1. Hang On St. Christopher
A2. Straight To The Top (Rhumba)
A3. Blow Wind Blow
A4. Temptation
A5. Innocent When You Dream (Barroom)
A6. I'll Be Gone
A7. Yesterday Is Here
A8. Please Wake Me Up
A9. Franks Theme
B1. More Than Rain
B2. Way Down In The Hole
B3. Straight To The Top (Vegas)
B4. I'll Take New York
B5. Telephone Call From Istanbul
B6. Cold Cold Ground
B7. Train Song
B8. Innocent When You Dream (78)
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