Tom Waits - Closing Time (2LP Half-Speed Master, Transparent) slowcore One of the finest debut

One of the finest debut albums of recent times

“Gang Bang” takes you on a thrilling ride through dark and provocative territories

Although the album was criticized for its poor production quality

Words simply cannot do this the justice that it deserves

Barsuk Records is pleased to release the beautiful 2021 João Carvalho master (cut for vinyl by Joe Nino-Hernes at Sterling Sound) of Death Cab for Cutie’s 2001

Tom Waits - Closing Time (2LP Half-Speed Master, Transparent) slowcore One of the finest debut2LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Transparent Vinyl, 180g Anti (2023) EU Closing Time foreshadows the distinctly lyrical storytelling and original blending of jazz, blues, and folk styles that would come to be associated with Waits. It is on this debut album that Waits performs enduring classics of his career "Ol" 55" (famously covered by the Eagles), the heartbreaking "Martha" and the gentle acoustic folk of "I Hope That I Don"t Fall In Love With You".