Waits, Tom - Swordfishtrombones

New Vinyl Record - Tom Waits - Swordfishtrombones

2023 Marks forty years since Tom Waits released Swordfishtrombones, ushering in a new and critically acclaimed musical era for Waits and his longtime songwriting and production partner, Brennan. Waits went from ‘70’s-era “bluesy, boozy” wordsmith and melodist with seven albums behind him to sound sculptor, miner of the subconscious, abstract orchestrator, sonic cubist—while retaining his innate lyricism, melodic invention, humanity. 

The album is newly remastered for the first time ever from the original EQ’ed ½” production master tape and personally overseen by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan. Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering under the guidance of Waits’ longtime audio engineer, Karl Derfler. The album packaging has also been restored. Available on 180g black vinyl.

- Side 1 -
1 Underground
2 Shore Leave
3 Dave the Butcher
4 Johnsburg Illinois
5 16 Shells from a 30 6
6 Town with No Cheer
7 In the Neighbourhood
- Side 2 -
1 Just Another Sucker on the Vine
2 Frank's Wild Years
3 Swordfishtrombone
4 Down Down Down
5 Soldier's Things
6 Gin Soaked Boy
7 Trouble's Braids
8 Rainbirds