Mule Variations — 1999

A grizzled, junkyard-blues comeback of beauty and grime. Warm and acclaimed. A late peak. The Tom Waits record for listeners ready to go beyond the debut.

On vinyl: '90s pressings are hit-and-miss on quality; a modern reissue is often the safer choice.

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If you have Mule Variations, these are the Tom Waits records worth reaching for next.

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