{"product_id":"iconic-albums-tom-waits-richard-ward-9798266505575","title":"Iconic Albums - Tom Waits - Closing Time","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClosing Time\u003c\/i\u003e (1973) marked the world's first introduction to Tom Waits-an intimate, piano-driven debut that revealed a songwriter capable of transforming late-night loneliness into poetry. With its mix of tender ballads, nostalgic storytelling, and barroom atmosphere, the album quickly became a cult favorite and set the stage for one of the most unique careers in modern music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, \u003cb\u003eRichard Ward\u003c\/b\u003e takes readers track by track through \u003ci\u003eClosing Time, \u003c\/i\u003e exploring its creation, lyrical themes, and enduring influence. From the bittersweet beauty of \"Ol' 55\" to the aching nostalgia of \"Martha,\" from the sparse intimacy of \"Lonely\" to the dreamlike imagery of \"Grapefruit Moon,\" this volume examines how the album captured the vulnerability of youth while foreshadowing the darker, more experimental paths Waits would later follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with historical context, cultural analysis, and critical reflections, this is more than just a study of an album-it's an invitation into the world Tom Waits conjured on his very first record. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, \u003ci\u003eIconic Albums: Tom Waits - Closing Time\u003c\/i\u003e offers the perfect companion to a timeless debut that remains as haunting, tender, and beautiful as the night it was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798266505575\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Richard Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965489692927,"sku":"9798266505575","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b6ef0294-9672-48f0-b9e3-c868995ae747.jpg?v=1767280918","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iconic-albums-tom-waits-richard-ward-9798266505575","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}