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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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