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Album Review: Jesus & The Groupies punch out amazing 5th long-player

Brazilian garage punk-blues duo, Marco Butcher and Luis Tissot (aka Jesus & The Groupies) have released their fifth album of frenetic craziness upon the world. Despite having never heard of…

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Not Forgotten: Tom Waits – Mule Variations

Mule Variations starts with what sounds like a rhythmically capable panel beater knocking seven bells out of a steel filing cabinet with hammers, and it gives you a glimpse of…

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News: Anti- to re-release Tom Waits’ 1970s Elektra albums, plus RSD exclusive and curated 76 song playlist

Tom Waits’ first seven albums, originally released through Elektra Asylum Records in the 1970’s are now available digitally and are available on CD HERE. All seven titles – many of…

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Not Forgotten: Tom Waits – Nighthawks at the Diner

Sometimes it is impressive what can be achieved with proverbial smoke and mirrors. Promotions, relationships, business deals. Sometimes the appearance that you are something can get you further than actually…

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Not Forgotten: Tom Waits – Small Change

Sometimes you dismiss an entire era of an established artist’s career for what you convince yourself is a good reason. As much as I love Tom Waits’ debut, Closing Time,…

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