Product details
- Label Island Records
- Artist Tom Waits
- Format 1LP
- Country Import
- Released Date 2023
- Genre Blues
- Sealed Yes
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The Black Rider by Tom Waits.
Tom Waits delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Tom Waits leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"The Black Rider," released by Tom Waits on Island Records in 1993, is a hauntingly unique album that transports listeners into a surreal, gothic landscape where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. Inspired by the German fairytale "Der Freischütz" and shaped by the avant-garde theatrical vision of Robert Wilson, the album showcases Waits' distinctive blend of gravelly vocals, intricate storytelling, and an eclectic array of instrumentation. The influences of cabaret, jazz, and even the eerie ambiance of the supernatural collide in tracks like "Jockey Full of Bourbon" and "Tango Till They're Sore," creating a listening experience that is both disorienting and breathtaking. Each song unfolds like a chapter in a dark novel, inviting listeners to lose themselves in its rich tapestry of sound.
What truly sets "The Black Rider" apart from mainstream releases is its fearless exploration of themes such as temptation, fate, and the human condition, all wrapped in layers of poetic lyricism. Waits
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Lucky Day (Overture)
A2. The Black Rider
A3. November
A4. Just The Right Bullets
A5. Black Box Theme
A6. 'T' Ain't No Sin
A7. Flash Pan Hunter (Intro)
A8. That's The Way
A9. The Briar And The Rose
A10. Russian Dance
B1. Gospel Train (Orchestra)
B2. I'll Shoot The Moon
B3. Flash Pan Hunter
B4. Crossroads
B5. Gospel Train
B6. Interlude
B7. Oily Night
B8. Lucky Day
B9. The Last Rose Of Summer
B10. Carnival
Credits:
Teresa Jones (2) - Coordinator [Production Coordinator]
Robert Wilson (2) - Cover, Artwork, Design Concept
Christie Rixford - Design
Alex Abrash - Lacquer Cut By
Tom Waits - Liner Notes
Ken Perry - Mastered By
Biff Dawes - Mixed By
Mike Kloster - Mixed By, Engineer [Second]
Kathleen Brennan - Painting
Clärchen Baus - Photography By
Hermann J. - Photography By
Paul Schirnhofer - Photography By
Ralf Brinkhoff - Photography By
Kathleen Brennan - Producer
Tom Waits - Producer
Gerd Bessler - Recorded By (A2, A3, A5 to A9, B4, B6, B9, B10)
Tchad Blake - Recorded By (A1, A4, A10 to B3, B5, B7, B8)
Joe Marquez - Recorded By, Engineer [Second] (A1, A4, A10 to B3, B5, B7, B8)
Notes:
Hype Sticker:
30th ANNIVERSARY NEWLY REMASTERED With Waits/Brennan
Audio Sourced From Original Production Master Tape
Restored Album Packaging
Pressed On 180g Black Vinyl
00602448894885
Printed inner sleeve with lyrics & credits.
An Island Records release ℗1993 ©2023 UMG Recordings Inc.,
All rights reserved. Unauthorised copying, reproduction, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited.
Made in the EU. Universal International Music B.V.
'S-Gravelandseweg 80, 1217 EW Hilversum, Netherlands, BIEM / SDRM. LC00407.
TomWaits.com - umgcatalog.com
00602448894885.
Made in Czech Republic sticker on the back of the shrinkwrap.
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Tom Waits
Format: 1LP
Genre: Blues
Label: Island Records
Catalog Number: 00602448894885
Release Year: 2023
Country: Import
Condition: Sealed (New)
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