The origins of jazz folk, exuding loneliness and kindness.
This debut album features a tranquil soundscape based on piano and acoustic guitar. The late-night melodies blend with poetic lyrics, defining Tom Waits' early style.
The album features a warm acoustic arrangement with a piano sound, while Waits' storytelling vocals convey a deep emotional impact. "Ol' 55" combines melancholic melodies with soft rhythms, while "Martha" highlights lyricism about aging and memory. The overall soundscape is understated yet profound, with folk, jazz, and blues blending seamlessly. This poetic world, depicting loneliness and hope in the outskirts of the city, became the starting point for his subsequent career, exuding a delicate charm that contrasts sharply with the rougher style of his later years.
A:
1)
Ol' '55
2)
I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You
3)
Virginia Avenue
4)
Old Shoes (& Picture Postcards)
5)
Midnight Lullaby
6)
Martha
B:
1)
Rosie
2)
Lonely
3)
Ice Cream Man
4)
Little Trip To Heaven (On The Wings Of Your Love)
5)
Grapefruit Moon
6)
Closing Time
Written-By - Tom Waits
Celesta - Tom Waits (B3)
Guitar - Tom Waits (A2, A4)
Harmonium - Tom Waits (A2)
Harpsichord - Tom Waits (A6)
Piano - Tom Waits (A1, A3, A5-A6, B1-B6)
Vocals - Tom Waits (A1-A6, B1-B5)
Written-By - Tom Waits
Bass - Bill Plummer (A1-A5, B1, B3-B4)
Producer - Jerry Yester
Arranged By [String Quartet] - Jerry Yester (B5)
Producer - Jerry Yester
Cello - Jesse Ehrlich (B6)
Trumpet - Tony Terran (B6)
Engineer - Richie Moore
Engineer - Ritchie Moore
Design [Package] - Cal Schenkel
Design - Cal Schenkel
Product Manager [This Production Committed To Asylum By] - Herb Cohen
