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Tom Waits: Bad As Me, A Raw Return
30 Aug
Summary
- Bad as Me is Waits' first studio album since 2004's Real Gone.
- The album primarily features love songs, exploring lasting love.
- Waits pushes vocal boundaries, showcasing diverse styles on the album.
Tom Waits has released "Bad as Me," his first proper studio album in over a decade, following "Real Gone" from 2004. This new collection features collaborations with artists such as Keith Richards and Flea, alongside his longtime bandleader Marc Ribot.
The album largely centers on themes of love, with songs that celebrate lasting relationships and the evolution of affection. Tracks like the title song "Bad as Me" explore mutual imperfections as a form of triumph.
Waits' signature vocal style, often described as a jerky grandpa bark, sounds particularly wild and gleeful on this release. He demonstrates impressive vocal range, experimenting with a soft falsetto on one track and a docile tone on another.
Despite adhering to his characteristic sound and lyrical themes, "Bad as Me" offers enough variation and concise editing to remain engaging. The album is noted for its blend of ancient and modern sensibilities.
