Home → Tom Waits → Bad As Me
Bad As Me
Rock · 2011

Bad As Me

Tom Waits

Tom Waits' 2011 album, 'Bad As Me,' is a masterclass in raw, blues-infused experimental rock, featuring his signature gravelly voice, junkyard percussion, and darkly poetic storytelling.

August 3, 2011 · Anti- (2)

Find on Amazon

This is the sound of a late-night confessional in a smoky backroom, where the piano is slightly out of tune and every word carries the weight of a thousand untold stories. 'Bad As Me' is a defiant, world-weary growl, a collection of blues-soaked rock anthems and tender, broken ballads. It's for those who appreciate the beauty in the grit, the poetry in the pain, and the inimitable swagger of a true musical icon. Own this if you want an album that feels lived-in, authentic, and utterly uncompromising.

Moments Worth Listening For
The raw, guttural vocal delivery and driving rhythm of the title track 'Bad As Me'.
The haunting, sparse piano and Waits' tender, almost broken croon on 'Kiss Me'.
The unexpected, almost theatrical brass interjections and chaotic percussion on 'Chicago'.
The bluesy, swaggering guitar riff and lyrical bite of 'Get Lost'.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Bad As Me sound next to the rest of Tom Waits's catalogue?

Defiant+3.0σ

Defiant saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →