Tom Waits – Franks Wild Years LP Vinyl Record

Tom Waits – Franks Wild Years LP Vinyl Record

“Franks Wild Years” is Tom Waits’ 10th studio album, released in 1987. Inspired by a play he co-authored with his wife, Kathleen Brennan, the album expands on the track “Frank’s Wild Years” from his 1983 album “Swordfishtrombones.” 

Divided into two acts, it weaves a story titled “un operachi romantic” through 17 songs. Waits’ vocals range from gruff to Sinatra-esque, conjuring a variety of characters. The music is a mix of nightmarish, ethereal sounds, with titles like “Straight To The Top” and “Blow Wind Blow” evoking a dime-store Odyssey. 

TRACKLIST

SIDE A

1. Hang On St. Christopher
2. Straight To The Top (Rhumba)
3. Blow Wind Blow
4. Temptation
5. Innocent When You Dream (Barroom)
6. I’ll Be Gone
7. Yesterday Is Here
8. Please Wake Me Up
9. Franks Theme

SIDE B

1. More Than Rain
2. Way Down In The Hole
3. Straight To The Top (Vegas)
4. I’ll Take New York
5. Telephone Call From Istanbul
6. Cold Cold Ground
7. Train Song
8. Innocent When You Dream (78)

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Manufacturer Island Records Brand Tom Waits Pennies 160 Music Genre Country, Americana & Folk Dimensions 12″ Preorder No