The Asylum Years [Import]

Tom Waits | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 17, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: MSI:WEA/ELEKTRA
• ASIN: B0000075XE
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,686 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

13 track 1986 retrospective of his finest output for the Asylum label, including 'The Heart Of Saturday Night', 'Small Change', 'I Never Talk To Strangers', 'Blue Valentines', the 'Westside Story' classic 'Somewhere' and more! A WEA release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars despite the bad review by "AAwesome", March 6, 2010

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K. Beyer "seadog" (southern maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Asylum Years (MP3 Download)

This is some incredibly beautiful music by a man who defies description. This is the place to start if you only know Waits from other peoples versions of his songs.
I have a hard time identifying with some of his cds, Swordfishtrombones,for example, but I really don't understand the slagging by Alex,who seems,by the depth and bredth of his reading and musical reviews, to have somewhat of a mind/open/education thing going. maybe it was an injoke with a friend...., but let your ears and imagination be your guide on a one of a kind ride with Tom Waits and this CD.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Waits is a genius, November 10, 2010

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DalkeyPlayer (Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Asylum Years (Audio CD)

Tom Waits has finally been nominated for induction into the RRHOF this year. He is an extraordinary talent both as a songwriter and performer. True, his trademark growl is not to everyone's liking but his voice is very compelling if one takes the time to really listen. Highlights on this wonderful set include the marvellous Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets to the Wind in Copenhagen), the moving Martha, the evocative Kentucky Avenue (my personal favourite on the set), the clever and cynical Small Change and, surprisingly, the revelatory interpretation of Somewhere. There is no weak track here in my view.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome!!!, September 5, 2009

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worm looking for a book "LALA" (sylva,nc usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Asylum Years (Audio CD)

I have looked for such a long time for this CD. I was turned on to it 19 years ago and no one seems to be able to order it. I was told that the only company that could provide it was in Canada. I gladly found that to be less than the highest truth. It came quickly as well in perfect condition!