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Tom Waits Bad?

Tom Waits has many a devoted fan. But since I began to haunt the audiophile sites, I've noticed a particular animosity, even cringing hate, directed toward the artist. I would be especially interested in the perspective of those who do not care for his craft. I know, curiosity kills...
ravenbark
bojack
669 posts
 
I heard Waits live at the Fox Theater in Atlanta a few years ago and it was absolutely spellbinding...really. The energy he and his band created was unlike anything I've ever experienced...no hate here.
tmsorosk
1,013 posts
 
I purchased a couple of his disc's on Stereophiles recommendation, but haven't acquired a taste for his style yet.
lindisfarne
511 posts
 
Early stuff, like Blue Valentine and Small Change are magnificent. Some of his mid-period, more avant-garde work, like Rain Dogs, Frank's Wild Years and Swordfishtrombones, while popular, I like way less. However, these last three mentioned above seemed to build his fan base.
qdrone
1,041 posts
 
Foriegn Affair ain't to shabby of a run either.
mezmo
516 posts
 
This may say more about me than Señor Waits, but "Picture in a Frame" (from Mule Variations) was the first dance at our wedding.... Definitely a fan.
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