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Small ChangeTom Waits
Folk & Singer-Songwriter · 1970s
Small Change — 1976
Tom Waits
Released 1976Folk & Singer-Songwriter
Classic85247 Verdict
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A boozy, jazzy peak of late-night ballads and barroom poetry. Warm and acclaimed. A high point. The Tom Waits record for listeners ready to go beyond the debut.
On vinyl: Original '70s pressings vary widely in quality; check reviews of the specific reissue you're considering.
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