Bone Machine

Tom Waits' Bone Machine (1993) delivers his most percussive and primitive sound, built on clanking metal, found objects, and his gravelly voice stretched to its rawest extremes. The album captures Waits at his most theatrical and unhinged, weaving murder ballads, gospel shouts, and carnival grotesquerie into a cohesive nightmare that earned him a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Performance.

Standout Tracks

• Goin' Out West: The swaggering, stomping anthem that became one of his most recognizable songs
• Murder In The Red Barn: A sinister tale that perfectly captures the album's dark carnival atmosphere
• Black Wings: A haunting ballad that showcases his softer side amid the industrial clamor

Mood: late night, dark, theatrical, raw, haunting

Tracklist

1. A1. Earth Died Screaming (3:36)
2. A2. Dirt In The Ground (4:07)
3. A3. Such A Scream (2:08)
4. A4. All Stripped Down (3:03)
5. A5. Who Are You (3:54)
6. A6. The Ocean Doesn't Want Me (1:49)
7. A7. Jesus Gonna Be Here (3:18)
8. A8. A Little Rain (2:58)
9. B1. In The Colosseum (4:50)
10. B2. Goin' Out West (3:20)
11. B3. Murder In The Red Barn (4:28)
12. B4. Black Wings (4:35)
13. B5. Whistle Down The Wind (4:35)
14. B6. I Dont Wanna Grow Up (2:31)
15. B7. Let Me Get Up On It (0:53)
16. B8. That Feel (3:13)