Beautiful Maladies
Tom Waits · 1998
73 min · 23 tracks · blues · jazz
A smoky blend of bluesy grit and avant-garde experimentation, capturing Waits' unique storytelling style.
Why this album works
'Beautiful Maladies' serves as a crucial collection that highlights Waits' eclectic style and lyrical prowess, earning praise for its raw emotionality. The album's impact is underscored by its ability to introduce new listeners to Waits' extensive catalog while celebrating his influence on artists across various genres.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experiences
- Context
- By the time 'Beautiful Maladies' was released in 1998, Tom Waits had established himself as an influential figure in music, with a career spanning over two decades. This album is a compilation of his work from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, showcasing his distinctive sound and lyrical depth following the critically acclaimed 'Bone Machine' in 1992.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Bette Midler· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Chicago· Weather Report· The Pointer Sisters· Steely Dan· Nancy Sinatra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hang on St. Christopher Standout 2:44
- 2 Temptation Standout 3:53
- 3 Clap Hands 3:48
- 4 The Black Rider 3:23
- 5 Underground 1:59
- 6 Jockey Full of Bourbon 2:47
- 7 Earth Died Screaming 3:38
- 8 Innocent When You Dream 3:09
- 9 Straight to the Top 2:28
- 10 Frank's Wild Years 1:52
- 11 Singapore 2:45
- 12 Shore Leave 4:18
- 13 Johnsburg, Illinois 1:34
- 14 Way Down in the Hole 3:30
- 15 Strange Weather (live) 3:34
- 16 Cold, Cold Ground (live) 3:27
- 17 November 2:55
- 18 Downtown Train Standout 3:51
- 19 16 Shells From a Thirty-Ought Six 4:33
- 20 Jesus Gonna Be Here 3:19
- 21 Good Old World (waltz) 3:55
- 22 I Don't Wanna Grow Up 2:32
- 23 Time 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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