If you haven't heard of Tom Waits, then there is something wrong with you. Not only he is one of the best musicians in our lifetime, with a huge discography, but he has had multiple roles in films to boot. Tom Waits has been making music, way before I was born, and the level of composition and musicianship is outstanding. Long has Tom Waits been a quintessential listen for any and all music fan in the 20th/21st century.
Franks Wild Years was released in 1987, has 17 wonderful tracks that come right around an hours worth of music. I have many Tom Waits albums, and whenever I meet someone who is not familiar with him, this is the album that I recommend. This album touches on what makes Tom Waits a great composer: Great melodies that engulf his piano/guitar/drum playing all followed up by his unique voice which recites his enigmatic lyrics that bring all types of moods/emotions to the table. Tom Waits as a whole, not just this album, is great for everyday listening as well as mood specific times. I can't really say enough about him, in my opinion the only other musician that might be more prolific than Tom Waits, is Frank Zappa! (which if you know Zappa, then you understand the magnitude of that statement, if you don't know Zappa, then why the hell are you reading this blog?!)
This album is a must have, must listen, must everything; honestly this is the type of album that you want to copy off and give to friends so that they aren't left in the dark. With a wide range of styles and genres being played on this album, there is something for everyone! This should be bought; feel free to try and download it, but for the music lover/collector, you need this in your library, and in all honesty, you should already have it there.
Official score-4.25/5
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