L.A. Times - Entertainment — Similes, metaphors, memorable characters and lyrics — it's all there in the singer-songwriter's notebooks. Here, he talks about birthing his first new album in seven years — 'Bad as Me.'Similes, metaphors, memorable characters and lyrics — it's... more info

Guardian Music — (Anti-)"I'm the boat that won't sink, I won't sleep a wink," declares Tom Waits, perhaps explaining the rollercoasting urgency that runs through his 17th album and the first of completely new material in seven years. Now 61, with Keith Richards in hi... more info

ContactMusic — Tom Waits nerves over his latest Keith Richards collaboration spiralled out of control when the Rolling Stones legend turned up to the studio with about 600 guitars The gravel-voiced singer was thrilled to land the guitarist as a guest on his upcomin... more info

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NME — The cult songwriter also speaks about working with Keith Richards on new album ‘Bad As Me’ more info

Guardian Music — Rain Dogs? Closing Time? Swordfishtrombones? Send us your reviews of the ultimate Waits workNext week sees the release of Bad As Me, Tom Waits's 17th studio album. To mark the occasion, lwe'll be looking at his previous albums and publishing some of ... more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — The singer-songwriter, whose new album is called Bad as Me,' talks about Captain Beefheart, the late Don Van Vliet.The singer-songwriter, whose new album is called Bad as Me,' talks about Captain Beefheart, the late Don Van Vliet. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Tom Waits, whose new album is called ‘Bad as Me,' talks about Captain Beefheart, the late Don Van Vliet. more info