Night on Earth
Tom Waits · 1992
52 min · 16 tracks · blues · jazz
A cinematic tapestry of atmospheric jazz and blues, woven with poetic narratives and haunting melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey through moods
- short tracks for quick engagement
- atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
- evocative storytelling in snippets
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer extended, cohesive pieces
- seek upbeat, high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1992, Tom Waits was transitioning into a more experimental phase after his critically acclaimed album 'Frank's Wild Years' in 1987. 'Night on Earth' serves as the soundtrack to Jim Jarmusch's film of the same name, showcasing Waits' unique ability to blend storytelling with diverse musical styles. This project further solidified his status as an avant-garde artist within both the music and film industries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Nick Cave· Captain Beefheart
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Back in the Good Old World (Gypsy) 2:29
- 2 Los Angeles Mood (Chromium Descensions) 2:35
- 3 Los Angeles Theme (Another Private Dick) 4:28
- 4 New York Theme (Hey, You Can Have That Heartattack Outside Buddy) 4:03
- 5 New York Mood (A New Haircut and a Busted Lip) 2:38
- 6 Baby I’m Not a Baby Anymore (Beatrice Theme) 1:58
- 7 Good Old World (Waltz) 2:46
- 8 Carnival (Brunello del Montalcino) 3:07
- 9 On the Other Side of the World 5:19
- 10 Good Old World (Gypsy instrumental) 2:19
- 11 Paris Mood (Un de Fromage) 2:38
- 12 Dragging a Dead Priest 3:59
- 13 Helsinki Mood 4:10
- 14 Carnival Bob’s Confession 2:16
- 15 Good Old World (Waltz) 3:55
- 16 On the Other Side of the World (instrumental) 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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