All posts tagged 'tom waits'
Is This It // The Strokes
Each note of every individual performance is captured and presented perfectly, with the ragged spirit of the band left intact. It’s scruffy yet masterful.
This frilly ape's 'Lovely mutant cauliflower' as weird and wonderful as it sounds
It's quite the fusion of sounds, and huge credit goes to Rumerio for creating something so distinctive. It's rather captivating, truth be told.
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino // Arctic Monkeys
Hushed, husky Turner monologues drift over sophisticated arrangements with retro sheens. The album basks in the seedy buzz of a make-believe underworld.
Something Blue // Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
Brimming with catchy vocal hooks and harmonious moments, Something Blue is a pleasant record, but its production leaves much to be desired.
Rain Dogs // Tom Waits
Rain Dogs isn’t for everyone, but if you want to hear what the roots of an urban jungle sound like - in all their sad and messy madness - it’s well worth a listen.