Big Time
Tom Waits · 1988
67 min · 18 tracks · blues · jazz
A gritty, theatrical exploration of the human condition woven through blues and experimental jazz textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
- theatrical storytelling experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 1988, 'Big Time' came shortly after Tom Waits transitioned from his earlier barroom balladeer style to a more avant-garde approach showcased in 'Rain Dogs'. This album serves as a live document of his evolving sound, capturing the eclectic energy of his performances at the time and solidifying his role as an influential figure in alternative music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Nick Cave· Captain Beefheart
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 16 Shells From a Thirty-Ought-Six 4:17
- 2 Red Shoes 4:19
- 3 Underground 2:35
- 4 Cold Cold Ground 3:27
- 5 Straight to the Top 2:48
- 6 Yesterday Is Here 2:42
- 7 Way Down in the Hole 4:43
- 8 Falling Down 4:15
- 9 Strange Weather 3:35
- 10 Big Black Mariah 2:59
- 11 Rain Dogs 3:36
- 12 Train Song 4:30
- 13 Johnsburg, Illinois 1:30
- 14 Ruby's Arms 4:54
- 15 Telephone Call From Istanbul 4:18
- 16 Clap Hands 4:57
- 17 Gun Street Girl 4:01
- 18 Time 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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