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desertcart.com Those only familiar with Tom Waits's experimental post-Swordfishtrombones music on Island are often surprised and delighted to discover the singer-songwriter's pre-Swordfishtrombones work on Elektra. A sampling of Waits's nascent recordings is spotlighted on this Rhino compilation. Offering up a beat "hobo" persona that's part Jack Kerouac and part Charles Bukowski, Waits delivered a more traditional American musical persona back then. In fact, some of his melodies approached Stephen Foster territory (witness the absolutely gorgeous "Heart of Saturday Night"). "Ol' 55" became famous via an Eagles cover, Bruce Springsteen would immortalize "Jersey Girl," and "Whistlin' Past the Graveyard"--which highlights his Louis Armstrong-meets-Captain Beefheart vocals of the period--still rocks. But while it's an excellent introduction, tracks like the beautiful "Tom Troubert's Blues" will only make the more newly initiated want to hear albums like Small Change in their entirety. --Bill Holdship Review: Good collection - Some of his best songs in one cd package ever! Review: Tom's Best - This stellar collection of Tom Waits' early songs is the best possible introduction to this unique artist. From the seminal mellowness of his first recorded song, Ol' 55, to the barbed-wire-throated Heart Attack and Vine, every cut on this disk is worth listening to over and over again. Eggs and Sausage (in a Cadillac with Susan Michelson) is the quintessential ode to the gritty conviviality of the late-night greasy spoon. Tom's rasping voice rings true on such gems as Whistlin' Past the Graveyard, Burma Shave, Blue Valentines and Wrong Side of the Road. The Rhino folks managed to select the very finest of Tom's albums from 1973 through 1980. This CD is a treat for both long-time fans and those looking for an introduction to this iconoclastic singer/songrwiter, who's still going strong. Highly recommended.
| ASIN | B00005Q3AF |
| Best Sellers Rank | #68,298 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #2,166 in Pop Singer-Songwriters #2,670 in Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) (CDs & Vinyl) #3,531 in Folk (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (152) |
| Date First Available | October 21, 2006 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 8122-78351-2, |
| Label | ELECTRA RECORDS |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | ELECTRA RECORDS |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.12 x 5.55 x 0.35 inches; 2.75 ounces |
A**R
Good collection
Some of his best songs in one cd package ever!
A**R
Tom's Best
This stellar collection of Tom Waits' early songs is the best possible introduction to this unique artist. From the seminal mellowness of his first recorded song, Ol' 55, to the barbed-wire-throated Heart Attack and Vine, every cut on this disk is worth listening to over and over again. Eggs and Sausage (in a Cadillac with Susan Michelson) is the quintessential ode to the gritty conviviality of the late-night greasy spoon. Tom's rasping voice rings true on such gems as Whistlin' Past the Graveyard, Burma Shave, Blue Valentines and Wrong Side of the Road. The Rhino folks managed to select the very finest of Tom's albums from 1973 through 1980. This CD is a treat for both long-time fans and those looking for an introduction to this iconoclastic singer/songrwiter, who's still going strong. Highly recommended.
M**K
Music like you'd never expect
The songs in this album blend music in surprising ways. These are mashups and mixes that remind you of one thing, then punch you between the eyes about another thing. Basic rhythms are pounded or groaned. Somehow, I missed all of Tom Waits during my youth. I did not have a musical upbringing, so when I heard him, in 1998, I began to rethink what, exactly, was music. And I am better because of it.
M**S
Tom Waits
If you like Tom Waits you'll like this album. He's unique both of talent and voice, so if you can get by the voice you should enjoy his work.
K**K
Its fantastic.
Its Tom Waits. Its fantastic.
W**C
Back when Tom Waits could sing and write decent songs
Very good collection of actual Tom Waits "songs", before he got too talky and jazzy and experimental. He used to have a good voice, too, before all those ciggies and drinkies.
A**S
Can't get enough
I only recently started listening to Tom Waits. Man, what a voice. His lyrics -- even the old ones -- resonate with today's events.
F**E
Superb
It's somewhere it's what's not to like
A**R
TOM WAITS: WHAT A VOICE. A PERFECT ALBUM
S**K
Nur das beste von Tom Waits
M**T
Fantastic
で**緒
11曲目の『Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis』が聴きたく購入！フランクなしゃがれ声はルイアームストロングを少し思わせる。最高の1枚ですが。「追加で他のアルバムも」と言う気持ちにはならないな。このアルバムは最高！買って良かったオススメ。ゴメン追加でアルバム2枚と3枚組アルバムと２枚組アルバム購入しました。聴くほどいいです。
A**H
Tom Waits...eine rauchige Stimme in einer verqualmten, nach Whisky und Schweiß riechenden Blues-Bar, wo hoffnungslose Herumtreiber sich zu einem Flirt, einem Tanz oder auch mehr aufhalten... Eine Stimme, die nach drei Packungen übelster Glimmstengel und einer Flasche billigen Whisky pro Tag klingt, und die ihren Weg irgendwo zwischen erdigem Blues, Jazz, Soul und Herz-Schmerz-Balladen sucht....quasi das musikalische Äquivalent zu Charles Bukowski. Tipps werde ich hier keine geben, hört einfach den Sampler von A-Z, am besten nachts mit einem Becher starken Kaffee und einer Flasche Jack Daniels neben euch...und wenn ihr morgens aufwacht, am besten den Sampler nochmal auflegen, während der pechschwarze Kaffee schon blubbert.. Fünf verkaterte Sterne und eine strikte Kaufempfehlung auf dem Weg zum Spirituosen-Shop!
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