Tom Waitts Where do I begin?

Mule Variations is very good if you can get past all the effects and odd sounds (to add texture?) he uses.

Great post, Pbb.

A lot of good recommendations here. I am partial to Swordfishtrombones, Rain Dogs, and Heart Attack and Vine, although I never met a Waits album I didn't like. Also, check out his performance on Sparklehorse's last album, "It's a Wonderful Life," certainly worth owning for its own sake.

Another great album of Waits covers is Wicked Grin by John Hammond. And it is produced by Tom Waits too.

Ed, I ordered the Cincotta cd you've been raving 'bout. Should have in a few days. will let you know. warren

swordfish trombones?