6 Things to Know About Tom Waits' Rain Dogs
- It is Tom Waits’ most sprawling album with 19 tracks.
- The songs are grim nightlife memoirs and portraits of small-time hustlers.
- It is one of Waits’ largest albums in terms of track count.
- The album showcases his signature gravelly voice and experimental sound.
- It blends blues, folk, and avant-garde influences into a cohesive whole.
- The lyrics paint vivid, gritty scenes of urban life and its characters.