Romeo Bleeding: Live from Austin
Tom Waits · 2009
52 min · 7 tracks · blues · jazz
A smoky, atmospheric blend of jazz-inflected blues and theatrical storytelling unfolds across this live performance.
Why this album works
'Romeo Bleeding' is notable for its critical acclaim and for capturing the raw energy of Waits’ live performances. It highlights his ability to blend various genres seamlessly and solidified his status as a beloved artist in the alternative music scene, further reaching audiences with its engaging arrangements and storytelling prowess.
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling in performance steady pacing with emotional depth smoky atmosphere for late nights
- Context
- By 2009, Tom Waits was celebrated as a quintessential figure in avant-garde music, having released his previous album 'Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards' in 2006. 'Romeo Bleeding: Live from Austin' showcases his gritty, eclectic style in a live setting, encapsulating the essence of his career as he continued to evolve artistically while maintaining his cult following.
- 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 Summertime / Burma Shave Standout 11:16
- 2 Annie's Back in Town / I Wish I Was in New Orleans / Ain't Gonna Rain Standout 7:28
- 3 A Sweet Little Bullet From a Pretty Blue Gun 7:42
- 4 On the Nickel 6:10
- 5 Romeo Is Bleeding 4:59
- 6 Silent Night / Christmas Card From a Hooker in Minneapolis Standout 5:51
- 7 Small Change / Hey, Big Spender / Small Change (reprise) 8:37
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