Christian Jorgensen

A slight hint of change, Jun 13 2003

Foreign Affairs seems to be a very fitting title for Waits' 4th studio album. As I noted earlier, Tom Waits perfected his shtick on Small Change. Foreign affairs is actually the start of the metamorphosis that would continue on his next two albums until a full fledged transformation with Swordfishtrombones(1983).
The first part(side 1 on the old vinyl record) finds Waits sticking to his guns. Cinny's Waltz is an is an instrumental, but this time we also see the addition of violins.
Muriel is another Waits song about a lost love. Although nothing is wrong with the song per- se it doesn't match Waits' earlier songs touching this subject.
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A slight hint of change, Jun 13 2003

Foreign Affairs seems to be a very fitting title for Waits' 4th studio album. As I noted earlier, Tom Waits perfected his shtick on Small Change. Foreign affairs is actually the start of the metamorphosis that would continue on his next two albums until a full fledged transformation with Swordfishtrombones(1983).
The first part(side 1 on the old vinyl record) finds Waits sticking to his guns. Cinny's Waltz is an is an instrumental, but this time we also see the addition of violins.
Muriel is another Waits song about a lost love. Although nothing is wrong with the song per- se it doesn't match Waits' earlier songs touching this subject.
I Never Talk To Strangers is a singles… Read more

Them II, May 1 2003

Conspiracy is actually a sequel to Them. The story continues; King is released from the asylum and returns to the old house...
The music is, almost, as good as on Them, but not quite as thrilling, I think.
The thing that might scare people away from buying this album is the cover. The cover does indeed show a very 80ish picture of King Diamond. Don't let that scare you away though, both the music and the storyline are still good.
I would rate this album 4.5 stars, It is good, but I do think it lacks when compared to Them. Although it is very good for a sequel. It does not sound "old" or "bored". If you liked Them and Abigail, chances are that you'll like Conspiracy as well.