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Tom Waits - Swordfishtromb
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eBay item number:145318392641
Item specifics
- Condition
- New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Custom Bundle
- No
- Duration
- Album
- Language
- English
- Modified Item
- No
- Record Grading
- Mint(M)
- Record Size
- 12"
- Sleeve Grading
- Mint(M)
- Features
- 180 Gram
- Speed
- 33 RPM
- Title
- Swordfishtrombones
- Album Name
- Swordfishtrombones
- Type
- Album
- Brand
- Island
- UPC
- 0602448898425
About this product
Product Information
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. As he put it in a 1983 interview: “I tried to listen to the noise in my head and invent some junkyard orchestral deviation—a mutant apparatus to drive this noise into a wreck collection.” It’s a Waits-arranged pastiche, a variety of atmospheres from different sound planets. There is the warped, marching-army-ants music of “Underground,” an impressionist chant about people living below cities, but there was also the poignancy of the spare piano ballad, “Soldier’s Things,” the good bar yarn, “Frank’s Wild Years”, the tender, minimalist paean to Waits’ wife and muse, Kathleen, “Johnsburg, Illinois,” and the raggedy anthem to neighborhood chaos, “In the Neighborhood.” “On Swordfishtrombones, Waits has made a breakthrough – he’s found music as evocative as his words. Waits’s grumble of a voice now bounces off a peculiar assortment of horns and percussion and organ and keyboards, as if he’d led a Salvation Army band into a broken-down Hong Kong disco. It’s as if he’s shifted from monologues to screenplays…” - Jon Parales January 1984 - GQ Magazine 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. Tom Waits — "Swordfishtrombones"
Product Identifiers
Record Label
Island, Isl
UPC
0602448898425
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4061945761
Product Key Features
Release Year
2023
Format
Record
Genre
Rock
Artist
Waits, Tom
Release Title
Swordfishtrombones
Dimensions
Item Height
0.16 in
Item Weight
0.61 lb
Item Length
12.33 in
Item Width
12.30 in
Additional Product Features
Number of Tracks
15
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Tracks
1.1 Underground 1.2 Shore Leave 1.3 Dave the Butcher 1.4 Johnsburg Illinois 1.5 16 Shells from a 30 6 1.6 Town with No Cheer 1.7 In the Neighbourhood 2.1 Just Another Sucker on the Vine 2.2 Frank's Wild Years 2.3 Swordfishtrombone 2.4 Down Down Down 2.5 Soldier's Things 2.6 Gin Soaked Boy 2.7 Trouble's Braids 2.8 Rainbirds
Number of Discs
1
Notes
Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remastered for the first time ever from the original ½" flat master tape and personally overseen by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan. 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. It's a Waits-arranged pastiche, a variety of atmospheres from different sound planets. There is the warped, marching-army-ants music of "Underground," an impressionist chant about people living below cities, but there was also the poignancy of the spare piano ballad, "Soldier's Things," the good bar yarn, "Frank's Wild Years", the tender, minimalist paean to Waits' wife and muse, Kathleen, "Johnsburg, Illinois," and the raggedy anthem to neighborhood chaos, "In the Neighborhood."
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- o***r (558)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat transaction. Item arrived exactly as described from a quality perspective and the condition too. The item was also value for money and the appearance was as described and postage costs and packing was very well done too, ensuring that the item arrived in the same condition as expected. Communication was very timely and friendly too, I’ll be back for more at some point too !! Highly recommend this seller.
- s***9 (71)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasepartial delivery of my order, they could have been a little more proactive in explaining the situation, but were very responsive when I asked a question, shipped fast and refunded the difference very quick. Very professional and response seller and great to do business with! Quality as described, good condition, packed well, etc.
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- eBay automated feedback- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthOrder delivered on time with no issues
- eBay automated feedback- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsOrder delivered on time with no issues
- u***i (943)- Feedback left by buyer.More than a year agoVerified purchaseWonderful purchase at a fair price. Packing is amazing!
- b***r (285)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseWhere to start. Saw this advertised at an unbelievable price. Handily the seller also converts the price to sterling. Postage was an absolute bargain too. Ordered this from the USA and another album from a uk supplier, this turned up 48 hours later. No customs charges etc and received via Royal Mail tracked in excellent packaging. All still shrink wrapped and condition as advertised (excellent). In summary, probably my best vinyl purchasing experience so far. Many many thanks
- o***r (558)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat transaction. Item arrived exactly as described from a quality perspective and the condition too. The item was also value for money and the appearance was as described and postage costs and packing was very well done too, ensuring that the item arrived in the same condition as expected. Communication was very timely and friendly too, I’ll be back for more at some point too !! Highly recommend this seller.
- s***9 (71)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasepartial delivery of my order, they could have been a little more proactive in explaining the situation, but were very responsive when I asked a question, shipped fast and refunded the difference very quick. Very professional and response seller and great to do business with! Quality as described, good condition, packed well, etc.