Real Gone
Search: Trampled Rose
by:
Tom Waits
Release Date October 05, 2004
Real Gone is definitely a layered, challenging listen.
In many songs Tom's voice was mixed a little too low for my tastes.
Tom is all about the songwriting...so not hearing the words defeats the purpose!
My favorite tune is "Make it Rain" - a straight ahead blues, with vocals clear and strong. "Don't Go into that Barn" sounds like Tom is taken over by the spirit of Howling Wolf. Another strong cut is the Latin tinged "Hoist That Rag."
The North Mississippi hypnotic style grooves ( R.L. Burnside) seem to be a strong influence (or maybe coincidence) in my opinion.
If you're a Tom fan, this is a "must own."