Small Change by Tom Waits

Pros: All eleven songs on this album have wit, tragedy, pathos and a little va-va-voom.
Cons: This is the point where Waits' voice sounds more like a croak.

The first song on SMALL CHANGE, Tom Waits' third studio-recorded LP and fourth proper album including the double live Nighthawks at the Diner, begins with one of the most affecting, brilliant songs written by the man. By all rights, a song ...

Pros: classic Tom Waits album-a must for fans-excellent introduction to Tom for others
Cons: none

"SMALL CHANGE" is a classic Tom Waits album—one his fans should not be without and a great introduction to Waits for those less familiar with his music. "Small Change", along with "Swordfishtrombones", "Raindogs", "Frank’s Wild Years" and the unreleased...

Pros: Style, lyrics, subtle humor.
Cons: What cons?

Dang it, I should have never started writing in the music category. Now I feel obligated to review an actual album instead of just my top ten list :-) This review is for the Vinyl version of this album. After talking to one of the advisors in ...

Pros: Booze-soaked barroom tales and hipster routines from the one and only Tom Waits
Cons: Waits' "new" voice may be a little tough for unseasoned listeners to chew on

“Small Change”, written in London after a hectic European tour and released in 1976, is Tom Waits’ third studio release (not counting his previous album, the live “Nighthawks At The Diner”). Compared to his earlier albums, one can sense a change in Waits...

Pros: Brilliant lyrics, some beautiful melodies, excellent example of growing artist
Cons: Theres a lack of flow in the album

Tom Wait's 1975 album "Small Change" shows what happens when a talented artist get's caught mid-style change. It's obvious to any fan that at the time Tom Wait's was growing tired with his barstool, troubadour persona and used "Small...