Alice - Anniversary Edition

Tom Waits' Alice from 2002 presents his most theatrical and melancholic material, featuring stark piano ballads and carnival-esque arrangements inspired by Lewis Carroll's stories. The songs range from whispered confessions like 'Fish & Bird' to the grinding waltz of 'Poor Edward,' all delivered in Waits' gravelly croak over minimal, haunting instrumentation.

Standout Tracks

• Alice: The title track opens with delicate piano and Waits at his most vulnerable, setting the album's wistful tone
• Poor Edward: A darkly comic waltz about a man with scissors for hands, showcasing Waits' gift for twisted storytelling
• Fish & Bird: Perhaps the album's most heartbreaking moment, a sparse ballad about impossible love

Mood: melancholic, theatrical, late night, introspective, haunting

Tracklist

1. A1. Alice
2. A2. Everything You Can Think
3. A3. Flower's Grave
4. A4. No One Knows I'm Gone
5. A5. Kommienezuspadt
6. B1. Poor Edward
7. B2. Table Top Joe
8. B3. Lost In The Harbour
9. B4. We're All Mad Here
10. B5. Watch Her Disappear
11. C1. Reeperbahn
12. C2. I'm Still Here
13. C3. Fish & Bird
14. C4. Barcarolle
15. C5. Fawn