The Heart of Saturday Night
Tom Waits · 1974
41 min · 11 tracks · blues · jazz
A smoky blend of jazz-inflected blues and poetic storytelling that evokes late-night introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- late-night introspection and reflection
- smoky atmosphere for winding down
- steady pacing for contemplative moments
- poetic storytelling during quiet evenings
- nostalgic vibes for weekend nights
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1974, 'The Heart of Saturday Night' is Tom Waits' second studio album, following his debut 'Closing Time'. At this point, Waits was beginning to carve out his niche as a unique voice in the singer-songwriter scene, with this album solidifying his distinctive style that combined elements of jazz, blues, and beat poetry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Nick Cave· Captain Beefheart
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Coat of Paint 3:23
- 2 San Diego Serenade 3:30
- 3 Semi Suite 3:29
- 4 Shiver Me Timbers 4:26
- 5 Diamonds on My Windshield 3:12
- 6 (Looking for) The Heart of Saturday Night 3:53
- 7 Fumblin’ With the Blues 3:02
- 8 Please Call Me, Baby 4:25
- 9 Depot, Depot 3:46
- 10 Drunk on the Moon 5:06
- 11 The Ghosts of Saturday Night (After Hours at Napoleone’s Pizza House) 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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