Tom Waits Swordfishtrombones (Vinyl)

2023 marks forty years since Tom Waits released Swordfishtrombones, ushering in a new and critically acclaimed musical era for Waits and his longtime songwriting and production partner, Brennan.

Waits went from 70s-era bluesy, boozy wordsmith and melodist with seven albums behind him to sound sculptor, miner of the subconscious, abstract orchestrator, sonic cubistwhile retaining his innate lyricism, melodic invention, humanity.

The album is newly remastered for the first time ever from the original EQed production master tape and personally overseen by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan.

Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering under the guidance of Waits longtime audio engineer, Karl Derfler. The album packaging has also been restored.

Tracklist:
Underground 1:58
Shore Leave 4:12
Dave The Butcher 2:15
Johnsburg, Illinois 1:30
16 Shells From A Thirty-Ought-Six 4:30
Town With No Cheer 4:22
In The Neighborhood 3:04
Just Another Sucker On The Vine 1:42
Frank’s Wild Years 1:50
Swordfishtrombone 3:00
Down, Down, Down 2:10
Soldier’s Things 3:15
Gin Soaked Boy 2:20
Trouble’s Braids 1:18
Rainbirds 3:05