Rain Dogs is one of his most consistently awesome albums, imo.Oburi said:He has such a large catalog i guess im just not sure where to begin.
Here's the track I always play for Waits newcomers. It's a crowd-pleaser off "Real Gone" and titled Hoist That Rag: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xdMEm9i66g
I remember when I first heard his voice I was just cackling because I thought it was ridiculous. Then I paid attention and listened to more songs, and quickly fell in love with the guy. It sounds like an amateur cacophany to some, but it's all very carefully crafted.