The Vinyl Countdown # 1854

Tom Waits, Mule Variations (1999)

I already liked Tom Waits but Mule Variations was the one that really hooked me. I had my favourites before (the sentimental favourite being Blue Valentine) but I’m pretty sure my favourite/go-to Waits album (now) is Mule Variations. I remember reviewing the album when it came out for Capital Times. I used to write a mo…