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Blood Money

Tom Waits · 2002

42 min · 13 tracks · blues · jazz

A haunting blend of jazz, blues, and theatrical storytelling that explores the darker sides of human experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with reflective moments
  • haunting storytelling for introspection
  • dark themes and emotional depth
  • short tracks for focused listening
  • for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat or fast tempos
  • prefer straightforward, happy tunes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Blood Money' was a significant entry in Tom Waits' discography, following his acclaimed album 'Mule Variations' from 1999. At this point, Waits had established himself as a unique voice in music, known for his gritty storytelling and eclectic sound. The album continues to showcase his evolution as an artist who thrives on experimentation and mood.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Nick Cave· Captain Beefheart
If this clicks, go next to
Alice — Continues the haunting themes and instrumentation from Blood Money.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Misery Is the River of the World 4:25
  • 2 Everything Goes to Hell 3:45
  • 3 Coney Island Baby 4:02
  • 4 All the World Is Green 4:36
  • 5 God's Away on Business 2:59
  • 6 Another Man's Vine 2:28
  • 7 Knife Chase 2:26
  • 8 Lullaby 2:09
  • 9 Starving in the Belly of a Whale 3:41
  • 10 The Part You Throw Away 4:22
  • 11 Woe 1:20
  • 12 Calliope 1:59
  • 13 A Good Man Is Hard to Find 3:57

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