Tom Waits - Rain DogsSwordfishtrombones was discarded by Tom Waits, and this follow up release synthesized and developed themes from that groundbreaking album. Ever shifting percussive textures are supported, where applicable, by horns or farfisa organ and several guest musicians, including Rolling Stone Keith Richards, contribute to its melange. Waits' bourbon laced voice is as riveting as ever, intoning lyrics that are, at various times, touching, evocative, sly or

Brooklyn and Vermont

The album closes with MacRae’s exceptionally cosmic “Southern Roots and Celebration”

’ ‘Falls On Me

the dancer and the dance

in the latter part of his career

With John’s voice now pristine in the mix

The album also incorporates the duo’s deep-rooted influences

each song a peaceable jewel

An old friend

The group was formed in Leeds by Josh Crocker (bass

Terry Cole (Colemine) “Low End Love Songs”

and immense breadth