Tom Waits
Glitter and Doom Live
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AMG Review of Glitter and Doom Live
Thom Jurek
All Music GuideGlitter and Doom Live, a double-disc set, marks Tom Waits' third live effort in his nearly 40-year career, each one summing up his career to the point of its release. The first, Nighthawks at the Diner issued in 1975 on Asylum, is regarded by many as one of the greatest live albums of all time. The second was Big Time, released during his tenure at Island in 1986. The musical performances on disc one of Glitter and Doom Live were culled from Waits historic sold-out tour of the U.S. and Europe. He compiled and sequenced the set himself, intending to make them sound like a single show. The material leans, understandably, on his recordings with the Anti label. There are stellar performances here, such as Get Behind the Mule from The Mule Variations, Trampled Rose from Real Gone, and a haunting version of Leadbellys Fannin Street from Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards, to mention just three of the 17 cuts here. But he goes back to his Island albums too. For instance, there are completely re-visioned readings of Lucky Day and Ill Shoot the Moon from 1993s Black Rider, and a killer -- though equally revamped -- version of Singapore from 1985s Rain Dogs. Musically, the performances are flawless, as is the sound on this set. The killer stage band includes Vincent Henry on woodwinds and harmonica, guitarist Omar Torres, Patrick Warren on piano and keyboards, Casey Waits on drums/percussion, and Seth Ford Young on bass. There is also a guest appearance by Sullivan Waits on sax and clarinet; Tom plays piano and guitar. Waits decided to ax most of the stage banter from disc one, and instead created a bonus disc in this deluxe package. It is a single 35-plus-minute track called "Tom's Tales," which splices stories and dialogue, reminiscences and spontaneous comedy.
Tom Waits: "Glitter and Doom Live" (album review)
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I don't know about you, but ever since I was a teenager I've been keeping a list of musicians that I "must see before I die". I've been doing a pretty good job of it, with only a handful left to cross off. One of those lingering on my list is the legendary musician and storyteller Tom Waits.Unfortunately the raspy-throated singer did not have a Toronto stop on his 2008 Glitter and Doom tour.
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Tom Waits roundup: free live sampler, vinyl release, movies
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It's time to check in and see what's going on with one of this blogger's favorite musicians, Tom Waits.As we've mentioned previously, November 24th sees the release of Glitter and Doom Live, a live document of Waits' 2008 tour. Right now he's offering up an 8-song sampler from the album for free download. Get yours here: On December 8th, Waits will be releasing his
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Tom Waits: "Glitter and Doom Live" (album review)
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I don't know about you, but ever since I was a teenager I've been keeping a list of musicians that I "must see before I die". I've been doing a pretty good job of it, with only a handful left to cross off. One of those lingering on my list is the legendary musician and storyteller Tom Waits.Unfortunately the raspy-throated singer did not have a Toronto stop on his 2008 Glitter and Doom tour.
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Tom Waits: live album details
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One of our greatest living songwriters, Tom Waits, is set to release a live document of his 2008 tour. Glitter and Doom Live features 17 tracks from the tour and will be released on November 24th. A second CD entitled Tom Tales will feature over 40 minutes of Waits' famous musings on all sort of topics. The track list for the set is: Lucinda / Ain't Goin Down (Birmingham - 07/03/08)
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November 23rd – New Album Releases
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Today’s (November 23rd) new album releases include:Tom Waits – ‘Glitter and Doom Live’That’s the only album release worth noting, there are a couple of EP releases...For all the latest indie music news and views head over to Indiescreet.com
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New releases for Nov 24th: Tom Waits, Fever Ray
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Here's a look at what's new and hot in music this week:Fever Ray- ReviewJawbox (reissue)Los StraitjacketsMedeski, Martin and WoodTommy T- ReviewTom Waits- ReviewWe Are the Willows- MP3
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