A song of human loneliness and hope, delivered in a rough voice.
This work by American singer-songwriter Tom Waits incorporates elements of blues and folk, creating a rough yet poetic sound world.
Tom Waits returns from a long hiatus with this album, featuring rough beats and gritty instrumentation that immediately catch the ear. However, a poetic emotion lies beneath. In weighty tracks like "Big In Japan" and "Eyeball Kid," the violence of noise and rhythm shines through. Meanwhile, ballad tracks like "Hold On" and "House Where Nobody Lives" highlight the fluctuations of his voice and the warmth of his melody. A consistent structure, clashing between roughness and lyricism, permeates every stage of production, performance, and mixing, creating a mellow landscape for the listener. This masterpiece uses his gritty voice to carve out a sonic journey that explores hope while bearing human wounds.
