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Tom Waits

Blue Valentine [ CD / Album Digipak ]

Blue Valentine

SKU: CD29222 Barcode: 8714092757026
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  • Released Date: 23 Mar 2018

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

In the grand tradition of grizzled troubadours and whisky-soaked balladeers, Tom Waits' "Blue Valentine" showcases the gravelly-voiced crooner at the height of his powers. With a sound that can only be described as one part carnival barker, one part lounge singer, and three parts mad scientist, Waits weaves a tapestry of heartache, longing, and everything in between.

From the mournful wail of "Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis" to the rollicking stomp of "Romeo is Bleeding," Waits takes listeners on a journey through the seedy underbelly of Americana, all while maintaining a sly wink and a knowing grin. The album's sonic landscape is as varied as Waits' own growling vocal delivery, with jazz-tinged piano riffs, soulful saxophone solos, and twangy guitar licks all working in perfect harmony to create a one-of-a-kind listening experience.

While some may find Waits' distinctive style an acquired taste, those willing to take the plunge will be rewarded with an album that is as rich and rewarding as a fine glass of bourbon. So sit back, pour yourself a drink, and let the sounds of "Blue Valentine" wash over you like a warm embrace from an old friend. Cheers to Tom Waits, the maestro of melancholy and the patron saint of the barroom ballad.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Somewhere (From 'West Side Story')
2. Red Shoes By the Drugstore
3. Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis
4. Romeo Is Bleeding
5. $29.00
6. Wrong Side of the Road
7. Whistlin' Past the Graveyard
8. Kentucky Avenue
9. A Sweet Little Bullet from a Pretty Blue Gun
10. Blue Valentine

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