Description
Tom Waits - Franks Wild Years: An Operachi Romantico in Two Acts
UPC: 0042284235723
MPN: 842 357-2, IMCD 50
Brand Name: Tom Waits, Universal Music Group
Overview
Embark on a unique theatrical journey with "Franks Wild Years," the tenth studio album by the legendary Tom Waits. Released in 1987, this album is a one-of-a-kind "Operachi Romantico in Two Acts," chronicling the life and escapades of the character Frank. Moving beyond a simple music collection, Waits masterfully blends his signature gravelly voice with a rich tapestry of experimental rock, blues, jazz, and storytelling, creating a conceptual album that captivates and transports listeners into a world full of grit, romance, and untamed spirit.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD
- Genre: Experimental Rock, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Spoken Word
- Total Runtime: Approximately 52:43
- Style: Theatrical, conceptual album, "Operachi Romantico"
- Production: Produced by Tom Waits
- Language: English
Interesting Facts
"Franks Wild Years" is more than just an album; it's the sonic counterpart to a stage play of the same name, which Tom Waits co-wrote and starred in. The character Frank was first introduced on his 1983 album Swordfishtrombones in a song titled "Frank's Wild Years," where he decides to leave his suburban life behind. This album expands on Frank’s journey, building a full narrative of his misadventures and dreams. The album is a pivotal release in Waits' career, further solidifying his reputation as a master storyteller and musical innovator, unafraid to explore new forms of artistic expression. The iconic track "Way Down in the Hole" was later used as the theme song for the acclaimed HBO series The Wire.
Track Listing
- Hang On St. Christopher (2:46)
- Straight to the Top (Rhumba) (2:40)
- Blow Wind Blow (3:35)
- Temptation (3:53)
- Innocent When You Dream (Barroom) (4:15)
- I'll Be Gone (3:12)
- Yesterday Is Here (2:54)
- Please Wake Me Up (3:36)
- Frank's Theme (2:32)
- More Than Rain (3:54)
- Way Down in the Hole (3:25)
- Straight to the Top (Vegas) (3:26)
- I'll Take New York (2:48)
- Telephone Call from Istanbul (3:12)
- Cold Cold Ground (4:07)
- Train Song (3:20)
- Innocent When You Dream (78) (3:08)
Publishers
This release was originally published by Island Records Ltd. and is part of the Island Masters series. For the Hungarian market, it was distributed by Universal Music Kft.
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