by Gene Harrison
Ok Tom waits has his own unique style with dealing with his work. It's not quite the same hearing other people sing his songs. Yet I can't stop listening to this album. It has some duds but the gems are quite beautifull. The opening track really does the song old shoes justice. Ol 55 sounds really nice with a country singer belting out the tune. And mocking bird is really catchy. The rest of the songs are so so but if you appreciate Wait's song writing these song's are a neat way to explore his work in different form. Of course it's like trying to hold a candle up to the sun, but it is a beautifull candle regardless.