Heartattack and Vine
Tom Waits · 1980
44 min · 9 tracks · blues · jazz
A gritty blend of blues and jazz reflecting urban despair and haunting narratives.
Why this album works
'Heartattack and Vine' is significant for its raw portrayal of life's struggles and received critical praise for its storytelling. It also features the beloved track 'Jersey Girl,' which has become a staple in Waits' live performances and has been covered by various artists, further cementing its cultural impact.
- Best for
- steady pacing for late nights urban storytelling with grit reflective moments of longing
- Context
- Released on September 1, 1980, 'Heartattack and Vine' was Tom Waits' sixth studio album and marked a departure from his earlier, more polished sound. By this point in his career, he had gained critical acclaim with previous albums like 'Small Change' and was beginning to embrace a more experimental style that would define his later works.
- 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 Heartattack and Vine Standout 4:50
- 2 In Shades 4:25
- 3 Saving All My Love for You 3:41
- 4 Downtown 4:45
- 5 Jersey Girl Standout 5:11
- 6 ’Til the Money Runs Out 4:25
- 7 On the Nickel Standout 6:19
- 8 Mr. Siegal 5:14
- 9 Ruby’s Arms 5:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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