Tom Waits | Orphans: Bastards (Comp.) | Album

Tom Waits "Orphans: Bastards"

LP (NEW) - Vinyl, Anti, US, 2018, 87551-1, 045778755110, 2xLP, 180g Vinyl, Remastered, Gatefold Sleeve

Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers, and Bastards (2006) is a massive, critically acclaimed three-disc compilation of rare, unreleased, and soundtrack material from Tom Waits, showcasing his remarkable longevity and stylistic range. The "Bastards" disc is particularly noted for being the most eclectic, experimental, and eccentric of the set, featuring spoken-word pieces, dark humor, and avant-garde soundscapes. Key Aspects of the "Bastards" Disc: The disc is characterized as "the work of a madman," heavily experimental with, distorted sounds, and industrial-like, avant-garde textures. It features significant spoken-word segments and poems set to music, including the eccentric "Army Ants".

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