Tom Waits

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Not everyones cup of tea I know, but can anyone recommend an album by him. I've looked on Amazon and he's done over 20 so can't think which to buy...Doesn't look like he's done a greatest hits album.

[Machecoul]

You could have a look here:

http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/tom_waits Lots of reviews by people in the know.

[BigMac]

I seem to remember one called "Down and Out in an American Diner" or similar, which was pretty good.

[Strontium]

You absolutely need Rain Dogs as a first port of call. I'm also very fond of Mule Variations.

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Thanks people....Keep your selections coming...I'll go with the most popular

[j2buttonsw]

Swordfishtrombones and rain dogs (similar albums from a similar time) but a friend of mine loves the small change album.

[fremsley]

Raindogs and swordfishtrombones..My first Tom CD was Mule Variations.What a brilliant song writer.

[johnnyohagan]

definatly 'closing time'.. very hard to beat.. however his recent one 'alice' is promising but a lot darker

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Cheers all....Rain dogs it is then for starters