Tom Waits- Bad As Me ALBUM REVIEW
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ต.ค. 2011
- Listen: • Tom Waits - "Bad As Me"
Tom Waits' latest album, rather than showing a new side to the eccentric singer-songwriter, it somewhat of a retrospective, revisiting the numerous sounds that have made this guy so "bad" for all these years.
What do you think of this album? Love it? Hate it? Why? What should I review next, eh?
7/10
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FAV TRACKS: RAISED RIGHT MEN, GET LOST, PAY ME, HELL BROKE LUCE
LEAST FAV TRACK: LAST LEAF
TOM WAITS - BAD AS ME / 2011 / ANTI- / SINGER-SONGWRITER, BLUES, JAZZ, EXPERIMENTAL
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This album felt like a Greatest Hits of Tom Waits songs I'd never heard before.
yeah the album as one thing isnt too homogenous and probably not his best singular work but individual songs were great
It's basically the _The Legendary Marvin Pontiac: Greatest Hits_ of Tom Waits.
"Dropping a boulder in a kiddie pool". That's the perfect way to describe the first time I heard Tom Waits.
Blood Money was the first album of his I heard. Prior to him, I was mostly into heavy metal. After Tom Waits, my tastes changed so drastically that I'm listening to stuff that I never would have even considered several years ago. My kiddie pool has a deep end now. Great review!
The thumbnail for this video...
So young.
So pure.
Goddamn.
It's 2014.
We're growing old, Fantano.
We're growing old.
HAHAHAHAHAHHA
So pure. Transilvanian Hunger?
What about now?
What about now?
What about now?
a 6 for Waits is a 9 for anybody else
youre not wrong
"If you're the last leaf on the tree, who is that singing?" Keith Richards, that's fucking who.
Kobbe Most underrated comment of this thread - four years later. 😉
I actually love "Bad as Me". I bought my copy at Starbucks. I too am a huge fan of Tom Waits. But like you I had to immerse myself into his music and research his work before I really came to love his music. Now? Now I can't get enough of him. I listen to him every day. It is more than an obsession. I'm addicted to Waits. I believe he is the most under rated musician in the world and I would still say that if he won entertainer of the year. My favorite album of his is Mule Variations.
Would love to see a Tom Waits worst to best video. Hope to see you go further into your big phase for him.
"Umbrellas cost MORE THAN the rain"
IN* the rain
Huge Waits fan and you nailed it. God I love your reviews fantano
This grew on me. I had a very similar reaction to the reviewer. But I heard new wrinkles in this album, some new takes on the familiar. It's grown on me a lot. While I don't love it as much as others, I still really like it.
These comments are kind of hilarious. Because someone doesn't give a staggering 10/10 reviews of a legend like Tom Waits. They get bent out of shape! geesh, this is one guys opinion. Y'all are acting more sensitive than Beyonce or Lady GaGa fans. And that's saying a lot!
Come on brosephs and tomskis. A 7 out of 10 is not a bad review... and beyond that. It's one guys opinion, right? if you think it's a 10, 7, or 5 great! this is why we have differing opinions right? here's a hug and beer for all you grieving fans. There, There
Lifeduringwartime Preach. Good is good, bad is bad. 7? Fuck it. I mean: forever
Let's hope he has a new album in the works.
he has :)
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@@blechtrommel90 Are you sure about that?
This review reflects how I felt when I first heard the record. I especially agree that Kiss Me sounds a lot like Blue Valentine, and Raised Right Man sounds a bit like a Heart Attack... jam.
But I wonder how you feel about this record now that you've had a few months to live with it, because for me it's taken on its own character and what I thought were weaker tracks have really started to shine. All those references to the past seem more superficial now and the album really stands up.
Heeyyyy Anthony, so would you compare this Album songs with (Looking for) The Heart of Saturday Night, i mean, is that good to include a song of "Bad as me" as one of the favorites for a Waits fan? Im saying cuz i trust your reviews and i want your opinion, thanks dude!!!
good review Anthony, you know your stuff and you've done your homework, musician and 30+year Tom fan here. One somewhat glaring omission for me was mention of the bonus-track song 'Tell Me,' a rather radical departure from the other tunes past and present, in that it's soft and fluffy and sweet. Also, you discussed 'Last Leaf' but didn't mention the guest vocalist: Keith Richards! pretty huge cameo I'd say. Anyway, good stuff, thanks.
Terrific review as always Anthony. Makes me want to check out this new Tom Waits album as well as revisit some older ones too. Thanks for doing what you do and keep doing it.
Well said.
First saw him perform: "on the nickle" in the 70's. Was instantly hooked.
Thanks for recommending Rain Dogs Anthony, I was just going to ask you which Tom Waits album I should start with as a new listener-it's like you read my mind!
This is my first Tom Waits album. When I ordered it I felt like I'd taken some huge gamble. Now I've watched the review I'm keen to explore the older works but as a first foray into this artists music this has been a real eye opener. I couldn't stop listening to it for 2 weeks straight. It's been like an introduction to some new exotic drug......and I'm hooked!
damn dude anytime I find a new artist I'm really into I can bet on a really interesting opinion you have on their music and some yummy context for several of their songs thank you so much for creating content
Your reviews are so fucking tasteful. I don't even take any music recommendations from you, to be honest. It's really not my style, and our tastes clash. But you are such a good reviewer. Seriously, keep doing this. Your editing, angle, and your words are all perfect.
In essence, or tl;dr...
boner.
any chance you can review small change by Tom waits?
understand where youre coming from, and see your point. I am a huge Tom Waits fan and love almost everything he does. To me, it's nice to hear and feel talent when everything in popular music sounds similar and alike with very shallow lyrics and vwry little thought process. With Bad As Me I to did hear some revisiting sounds from previous Albums. But listening to it a few times, and it has alot of incredients that I always enjoy hearing in a Tom Waits Albu m.
@noahndc
The thing is that this was Tom Waits new album and Zappa won't come out with a new album, which we know why.
understand where youre coming from, and see your point. I am a huge Tom Waits fan and love almost everything he does. To me, it's nice to hear and feel talent when everything in popular music sounds similar and alike with very shallow lyrics and vwry little thought process. With Bad As Me I to did hear some revisiting sounds from previous Albums. But listening to it a few times, and it has alot of incredients that I always enjoy hearing in a Tom Waits Album.
What do I think you should review next
Florence and The Machine - Ceremonials. Halloween release date,
get costumes with Cal, Im thinking eerie background music, haaaa. are you with me? It's gotta be worth it for the candy right?
when is this rain dogs one comin yoooooooooooo
Where do I start if Im interested in exploring Tom Waits? Best album/s to start with?
Anthony, what Tom Waits album would you recommend for a newcomer to the artist?
"Just start with Rain Dogs." - Couldn't agree more -great advice for the newbie to Tom's music. I just hooked up a hiphop friend with Tom--with Bone Machine--let him chew on that one for awhile, heh.
I appreciate your candor & detailed insight into Tom's new album, Anthony. Since you asked - yeah, I myself love BAD AS ME, tho' I do agree with you that it's definitely more of a "retrospective" album, than another "ground breaker". Yet the more I listen to it--the more I love it.
I'd love a video with your top 25 alobums or maybe 25 albums that were slept on.
Would you please review Little Stories by Harry James Angus
Oh, and by the way, I share you opinion on this album.
Coliseum - Parasites EP. It doesn't drop until November the 15th, but I picked it up on tour and It's easily my favorite release of the year.
Also, having checked this out, I didn't find it very memorable. I agree that he kind of retreads familiar territory. His take on Auld Lang Syne in New Years Eve was kind of perfect though. I came away with a desire to check out everything he's done that I haven't explored already... but that speaks more to him than to this particular album.
I really like your analogies of the tracks & Waits in gen. Good for you dude, enjoyable to listen to you :)>
@trupianod Depends what you want: desolation; nostalgia; pop; experimental; grit; tragedy; comedy; blues; rock and roll etc. I find his earlier stuff more "pop" sounding--especially as he hadn't grappled with his gritty voice and was focused more on jazz/ blues style tunes. So something like Heartattack and Vine. Nighthawk at the Diner is tragically comical and has this sort of club feel to it. And Swordfishtrombone is when Waits really started to get experimental.
I love this album, especially New Years Eve, also you should review either Mylo Xyloto or Audio, Video, Disco next, both of em are pretty good in my opinion
I'm just getting into Tom Waits, what albums would you suggest?
Where's the review for the Devin Townsend Project's "Deconstruction" ? Pls review it !
It's short and sweet and yes, it does come back to a lot of things he has done in the past. It's a good Tom Waits starter album for someone who never heard anything by him before but obviously not the greatest of his discography. For what the songs are they are beautifully crafted, each in it's own way. There is a common thread of swingin' jazz that flows through the whole album with the subtle sax strikes and piano playing. However, it isn't his best work but it's slowly growing on me.
Did anyone else notice that on many tracks theres a muted acoustic guitar clicking sound?
Like on Get Lost Satisfied and Chicago?
I agree with you that it has no specific stand out sound to it that defines it like the other ones do, but in a way I think that is what he was going for here. It kind of brings together all the styles he has created over the years all the way from the clean sounds on closing time to the gritty feel of bone machine and real gone. It doesn't flow as nicely as I would have hoped for but I feel the production is very consistent through out and that it is very likable.
i actually really like this album after listening to it often.. i also get away with it, listening to it around friends that dont know Tom Waits. a light 8 for me
the lp in the background looks familiar, but I can't figure out who it is, any help?
Pope Killdragon by Strand of Oaks. I fell in love, what do you think?
So your interpretation is that Bad as Me is Tom Waits' 'To the 5 Boroughs'?
i appreciate your knowledge and love of Waits' discography. Alice and Rain Dogs are my favorite albums. I agree with your gripes here, but they bother me slightly less than you. I really like these songs. However, the real problem for me is that I feel like these songs won't carry me over to the next Waits record if he takes another 7 years.
I'd like to see you review the new Boots Electric album.
I couldn't agree more (based on only two listens by now.) Keep up the great work.
I'm really loving this Tom Waits album. I think the slower songs are some of the best ballads he's ever done, and the beefier ones are great too. I can't help but love this record.
Animals As Leaders - Weightless comes out on November 8th. I better see a review for that
"... Internets busiest music nerd... Yup!"
Nope, its Chuck Testa!
i appreciate your thorough review. i think this album will grow on you. i like it better than REal Gone. i enjoy painting to it. it inspires creativity which is the benchmark for good art in my opinion. there is an outstanding detuned piano on a couple of these tracks which is just magnificent. it is also great to hear Tom Waits touching on current topics such as war and the depression. there's a bonus track called Tell Me which is a beauty.
I'd give it an 8 or 8 1/2. Blood money 9 1/2
I'm really surprised I've never heard of him until now. Not having listened to it yet, it sounds like something I would really like.
Anthony, have you heard that new Mazzy Star song. What did you think of it? pretty bland tune imo, though I love their 'old' stuff.
Great review! I agree with you on how this seemed more like a compilation of all of tom's different styles than it did just a Tom Waits album. That being said I really enjoyed this album. I would probably give it an 8.
The album is fresh. Each song evokes a picture, a taste and a feeling. These songs will be covered and covered and covered, like many Tom Waits songs before.
@ReesesPeices4L an EP is generally shorter, about 6 songs or less. While an LP is 7 or more
JUSTICE - Audio Video Disco! and Track Review of The Black Keys - Lonely Boy! It came out today!
Chicago, Hell Broke Luce, Kiss Me etc etc are some of the best songs he's made I believe.
What's the LP hanging in the background?
I'm starting to get into tom waits nowadays. What should be the first album I check out by him?
Did you get any answers in the end lol
I agree it's not one of his best albums, as the best one for me are Blue Valentines, Frank's Wild Years and The Heart of Saturday Night, but I think it's an awesome album. He's still creative as he's always been and shows so much passion and soul in every soul. I don't think it's the bad thing that he didn't go into the whole new direction as you've expected. This is the album I wanted to hear from him and I love it. :D
Fantano, I suggest doing some discography reviews, starting with this guy here. This guy, this guy. Mr. Waits.
I agree about the "touchstone" nature of this album, though that in itself creates a theme--could signal conservatism, or it could allow Mr. Waits to focus on his songs, which are absolutely excellent. Waits has about 86 songs that could go over Big Black Mariah, and Satisfaction is one of his best stompers. And Kiss Me just sounds cliched because it's such a classic song I want to dig up Sinatra corpse and make him sing it. The touchstones shine: Some of his best songs. Thoughtful review.
@radiozep he's said in a video a long time ago that he really did not want to do that (even though I agree, that would be awesome)
I agree with almost everything you said about this. I feel I liked the album a little more than you did, i'd say an 8....but I think you hit the nail on the head, especially in the beginning referring to his previous works and their "feel" or "mood". Like.
You should definitely review the new Metallica/Lou Reed collab...I'm very curious as to what you have to say about it
Anthony, could you please review Tom Milsom's Explorers 6 ep please? I would very much appreciate it if you did, I'd love to hear your opinion on it. Please review it. :)
Where can I stream this album?
You should do a review of Randy Newman's "Dark Matter."
I agree with pretty much everything you've said about the album. Not his best, but I like the majority of the songs on the album, and don't really "not like" any of them. F.y.e got a good deal on the shipments of Bad As Me, so you can get the album on sale there. Which I did, the deluxe version. : ) I disagree though that Real Gone isn't great, as it's actually my favorite Waits album. Definitely took a while to get into it, but once I did I really went crazy over it.
What is your opinion of Captain Beefheart?
I think I first heard Tom Waits in Tommy the Cat! Then caught a Much Music Spotlight all about him soon after.
What's that LP on the wall?
well what did you think of the track Tell Me ?
I would be ecstatic to see a review of Forest Fire's album Survival
What album should i start with?
Track review: The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
You should review the album "Ompa Til Du Dør" by Kaizers Orchestra. It's a very original norwegian rockband and their music is very inspired by Tom Waits (Who also like this album himself). Their songs contains small Waits references and their style and sound are very unique. And it's a great liveshow as well. So if you're not only doing reviews of new albums, I'd really like to watch your review of Kaizers Orchestras first album, Ompa Til Du Dør. Check it out! ;)
YO! Review the new Marq Spekt & Kno (of CunninLynguists) album, "Machete Vision" that was just released today!
What's your favorite Tom Waits album Anthony?
fair and balanced review. I have been a fan since he released Small Change, I was disappointed in Glitter and Doom, and I agree that there is nothing really new here. I will give it a few more listens while I am in different moods, perhaps that will help me get what he is trying to do. But it really does seem all over the map.
Bought the album on its day of release with great anticipation. Was dissapointed at first hearing. Had in essence the same thought like you: Tom failed to bring us something new... a new style or angle of approach. Having played it over&over I think it's really a great album! There isn't a bad song on it. The haunting&hairraising crown jewel is Hell Broke Luce! Chicago; Raised Right Men; Satisfied & Bad As Me also stand out. Fine ballads too. All lyrics are among his best. And Marc Ribot... boy!
Check out that new 3 album, "The Ghost you Gave to Me."
enjoyed this review.i urge you to get in to Momus a true renaissance man
Actually this is a really good album and it's growing on me more and more with each listen. I put this up there with blood money and Alice.
@XenophonZolatta what?! Anthony, seriously, this album will explode your mind.
I'd love to know what you think about Alter Bridge.
You should review the new Cynic EP when it comes out on the 8th!
Whats the difference between an EP&LP?
You should totally review Steven Wilson - Grace For Drowning. :)
I love everything this man has ever done including this album, also Real Gone is my favorite Waits' album. Good review though
I agree that this is his only album since rain songs that doesn’t have its own real sound but He probably thinks of it as a combination of all of them
Fuck, ten years sure kicked the shit outta all of us, huh?
@mikefiftynine I honestly do not know what I wanted....perhaps I wanted him to mellow with age? There is just too much Rock and Roll in this CD for my taste. I will reserve full judgement until I can listen to it in several different "head spaces". I often find that the records I love most are the ones I did not care for at first. My problem with Glitter and Doom is that it is too noisy, fuzzy and unclear, but then perhaps it's just my hearing going due to old age.
I dunno why people are against a Coldplay review, another very talented group of people who just happen to have a few hits. Tom Waits has won grammy's, does that make him too mainstream?
I for one would love to see a Coldplay review,
Review Blood Money and make me a happy boy
@LoveMetal33: With Tom Waits theres a lot of details: see how he says Satisfied sounds so much as Big Black Mariah from Rain Dogs? Smart notice on the guy. Both songs are separeted by 26 years and the guitar was made by the same guest: Keith Richards. He went tru this album pretty well and his review its actually the most real i've heard. I consider Bad As Me as one of Wait's worst albums; but considering it's an amazing album, we can say Waits doesnt have bad albums... just diferent ones.
I agree wholeheartedly.
I really liked it, and I'd agree with you that the backing vocals on "Last Leaf" are less than awesome, but that was really the only song I had any problem with. You're right that there isn't a unifying theme here, but that didn't keep me from liking it any less.