Tom Waits takes a daring turn with Swordfishtrombones, an album that shattered expectations when it first released in 1983. Fusing gravelly jazz, experimental rock, and Waits’ singular storytelling vision, this Island Records classic marks a pivotal chapter in the artist's evolution, earning critical acclaim and a spot in Colin Larkin’s All Time Top 1000 Albums.
Swordfishtrombones stands out for its wild mosaic of sounds and eccentric, cinematic tales — tracks like “16 Shells From a Thirty-Ought-Six” and “In the Neighborhood” are favorites of artists and critics alike. Whether you’re discovering Tom Waits’ eccentric genius for the first time or revisiting a landmark in avant-garde jazz-rock, this album offers a dark, fascinating listen celebrated for its originality and depth.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Island Records
- Genre: Jazz, Rock
- Release Date: 2021
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TRACKS
A1. Underground
A2. Shore Leave
A3. Dave The Butcher
A4. Johnsburg, Illinois
A5. 16 Shells From A 30-6
A6. Town With No Cheer
A7. In The Neighborhood
B1. Just Another Sucker On The Vine
B2. Frank's Wild Years
B3. Swordfishtrombone
B4. Down, Down, Down
B5. Soldier's Things
B6. Gin Soaked Boy
B7. Trouble's Braids
B8. Rainbirds
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