Closing Time (Remastered)

This album has been added to 2 public lists:

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  Tom Waits

  Neil Hopkins

  I came to Tom Waits via his break through album Swordfishtrombones, known for his gravelly voiced singing and quirky instrumentation. Going back to his first album for this listen through gives us a mix of piano led jazz and blues, with a much smoother voice, but we are in familiar territory of melancholy late night bars, doomed love and regrets. My personal highlight is the bouncy Ice Cream Man that fades out into distinctive chimes. Excellent start!

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  They spoke to me

  Enzo