15 Really Bizarre Album Titles
Today we look at 15 of the most unusual names ever bestowed upon an album. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch the New Tom Waits Video for "Satisfied"
You thought Thom Yorke had some funky moves? In a new video from Tom Waits off his recently released album, he shows off some "embarrassing dad" dance moves of his own read more
Found in: Music, News13 Songs for Your Halloween Playlist
Every Halloween, dark, holiday-themed background music emanates from the windows of countless households trying to scare the daylights out of all the little kids. Sure, ambient noise can be creepy, but sometimes you just want to hear some actual songs. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTom Waits: Bad As Me
For his 20th studio album, Tom Waits’ wife and longtime musical collaborator, Kathleen Brennan, advised the gravelly voiced Rock and Roll Hall of Famer to keep it simple. No long, winding epic songs about soldiers at war, no massive, meandering epics. “Get in, get out. No fucking around,” Waits told Pitchfork. Much of Bad as Me sticks to this modus operandi, especially its best tracks like quick, horn-led opener “Chicago,” the hiccuping, rollicking “Get Lost” and monster single “Bad as Me.” Bottling Waits’ overflowing personality and unusual voice serves to make it that much more frenetic and affecting. Elsewhere, he... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsHear Tom Waits' New Album
As of today, you can hear his new album, Bad As Me, at his website for the cost of joining his mailing list and requesting a code. read more
Found in: Music, NewsHear New Tom Waits Song "Back in the Crowd"
If we didn't know better, we would never assume that Tom Waits' new song "Back in the Crowd" could fit on the same album as the rowdy, classic Tom Waits title track released last month. Both tracks do however come off his upcoming album, Bad As Me, which is set for release on October 25. read more
Found in: Music, NewsTom Waits To Release New Studio Album
Tom Waits, the jack-of-all-trades singer/songwriter, actor, writer, composer, and poet, is set to release his next studio album on October 25th. Waits has dabbled in everything from pre-rock genres to experimental rock and his forthcoming album, Bad As Me, is his first studio album of original music since 2004. As reported by TwentyFourBit, the title track went up for sale and the album went up for pre-order on iTunes today. read more
Found in: Music, NewsTom Waits Rumored to Release New Music
After seven years of silence, experimental blues singer Tom Waits recently hinted at new music on the horizon. read more
Found in: Music, NewsTom Waits & Terry Gilliam Team Up for Animated Short
The Monster of Nix is a Dutch animated short featuring the voices of Tom Waits and Terry Gilliam. “To hatch my own plot where I’m no bird, but I’m a god!” Waits’ raven declares in the just-released second trailer. The creation of Dutch artist/filmmaker Rosto, the apocalyptic fairy tale is suitable for both adults and “strange kids, maybe,” Rosto says. Watch the trailers below.... read more
Found in: Blogs, High Gravity30 Great Weekend Songs
Countless songs have been written and dedicated to that two-day break when we’re free to do, well, whatever the hell we want. Weekends are almost always full jovial experiences, so many of the songs mimic that with upbeat, catchy tunes. read more
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