#341 - Tom Waits - Closing Time

Episode 20 - Tom Waits - Closing Time - Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings endThe show is graced by another multi-spot holder from the NME Top 500 albums list: Tom Waits! And we start at the start with his debut album, something altogether different from what the boys expected. Will The Eagles (bad band) of it all ruin things for our hosts? Will The Eagles (football team) of it all ruin things for the listeners? Do you know who you want to take you home? Waits waits, don’t tell me….i’ll just tune in and find out.You sentDamn fine description lolZakZakWhere have I heard “walk on by” used befireZakAlso jesus christ:ZakSongs that Sampled Walk on By by Isaac Hayes on WhoSampledDiscover all songs that sampled Walk on By by Isaac HayesSun 11:19 PMYou sentLol holy shit

00:00 Introduction and Tour Rider Demands

02:21 NFL Season Kickoff and "Lynyrd Sportsnyrds" Segment

03:23 NFC East Team Comparisons

05:58 NFC Central Team Comparisons

17:58 Tom Waits and Other Music Discussions

40:44 Multiverse Segment Introduction

41:58 Discussing Smashing Pumpkins' 'Siamese Dream'

43:51 Analyzing 'Don't Worry Darling'

47:58 Exploring 'Mark of the Ninja' and Xbox Live Arcade

51:00 Sponsor Segment: Tom's Tonsil Tonic

52:53 Historical Context of 1973

01:10:51 Tom Waits' Early Career and 'Closing Time'

01:34:28 The Struggles of Finding a Studio

01:35:04 Recording Process and Creative Tensions

01:36:16 Finalizing the Album

01:37:09 Critical Reception and Reviews

01:38:38 Personal Reflections on the Album

01:39:20 Comparisons and Influences

01:44:14 Favorite Tracks and Covers

01:45:53 Tom Waits' Storytelling and Interviews

02:01:07 Album Summary and Legacy

02:03:44 Next Week's Album and Closing Remarks