Swordfishtrombones

Album by Tom Waits

"Swordfishtrombones" is a studio album by Tom Waits, released in 1983. This experimental record marked a significant shift in Waits' musical style, incorporating avant-garde elements, unusual instrumentation, and a more percussive sound.
First released: 1st September 1983

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Underground
    2:00
  2. 2.
    Shore Leave
    4:18
  3. 3.
    Dave the Butcher (instrumental)
    2:20
  4. 4.
    Johnsburg, Illinois
    1:33
  5. 5.
    16 Shells From a Thirty‐Ought‐Six
    4:33
  6. 6.
    Town With No Cheer
    4:28
  7. 7.
    In the Neighborhood
    3:07
  8. 8.
    Just Another Sucker on the Vine (instrumental)
    1:46
  9. 9.
    Frank’s Wild Years
    1:53
  10. 10.
    Swordfishtrombone
    3:08
  11. 11.
    Down, Down, Down
    2:16
  12. 12.
    Soldier’s Things
    3:20
  13. 13.
    Gin Soaked Boy
    2:24
  14. 14.
    Trouble’s Braids
    1:18
  15. 15.
    Rainbirds (instrumental)
    3:13

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