1999

Waits crafts a masterclass in contrast with Mule Variations. From the grungy swagger of "Big in Japan" to the soulful beauty of "Hold On," this album embodies a haunting bipolarity: beauty and dirt, rust and reminiscence. "Lowside of the Road" deepens the album's swampy atmosphere, while "The House Where Nobody Lives" cuts to the bone with poignant simplicity. "Cold Water" channels Stones-esque strut, cementing Mule Variations as one of Waits' finest records and Chattan's favorite.
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