Tom Waits/Bad As Me

Aha, something I understand. Tom’s first proper studio album in 7 years. I wasn’t a big fan of the last one, Real Gone. It seemed to stretch out into some challenging areas sonically that didn’t really hang together for me. This one however is a return to 3 to 4 minute songs that show the great man’s talents are still very much with him. Raunchy bluesy belters, slow boozy songs of regret, and a guest appearance from Keith Richards. Oh and a reworking of Auld Lang Syne that doesn’t sound crap. Excellent stuff. This goes on the “I need to play it a lot more” pile.

Bad As Me at Amazon